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06-30-2014, 02:58 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Colorado
Posts: 35
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The magic chef microwave
Has anyone had trouble with the microwave in the 27RLWS?
Our last outing, we used the microwave for the first time and after about 5 minutes, the microwave started making a loud noise and you could see sparks next to the microwave between the trim piece and the microwave. Really weird. We ended up shutting off the breaker to the microwave. We never use it as I cook everything the old fashioned way. It's a 2013 with magic chef microwave.
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06-30-2014, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 407
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It has worked like a champ for us and we use it every trip to some degree. Sounds like some short of shorting out issue. You will have to pull the microwave oven out to be sure. Better to check things out yourself before even thinking of going to the dealer even if it is for warranty service.
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06-30-2014, 08:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Sevierville
Posts: 761
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The magic chef microwave
Last time I saw sparks in a microwave when my father-in-law needed to heat up his Thanksgiving dinner in my sister-in-laws microwave. When he pulled out his plate I noticed it was her expensive gold leaf china. Oops.
No problem with ours. We use it often a well. Do what Wmoses said. Pull it out and check it good. I would call the manufacturer before the dealer for a replacement. Be easier.
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2014 Flagstaff Super Lite Classic 27RLWS Emerald
2013 Dodge 2500 4x4 Laramie Crew
Equal-i-zer 1200/12,000 4-point WDH
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07-03-2014, 04:25 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Springtown, TX
Posts: 66
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Definitely something wrong with the emitter or the shielding.
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07-03-2014, 04:29 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SC Lowcountry
Posts: 1,449
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We use ours regularly, every outing and never had a problem, other than when I fried it, the TV, fireplace and converter by hooking the rig up to 220V. Long story. It was replaced with the same Magic Chef and works like a champ.
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2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6
Nights Camped 2013-(44) 2014-(59) 2015-(47)
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07-05-2014, 04:03 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 91
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Sounds like a bad factory unit. Call magic chef number in your owners book.
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07-05-2014, 07:01 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chelsea, Alabama
Posts: 331
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We have been camping for two months straight and use ours daily with no problem.
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2014 Flagstaff 27RLWS
2020 Ford F-150
Equal-i-zer 1,200/12,000 Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control
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07-05-2014, 11:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Colorado
Posts: 35
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We will take it out and look at it. I noticed inside the microwave top front there is a manufacturers hole. Inside that hole is a metal clip. I'm wondering if the microwave shifted during our trip over dirt roads and something came through that top part. Does everyone have that little clip in the top? Since we never use it I don't know if that little metal piece should be there or not. Or if it slipped through during a rough patch in the road.
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07-07-2014, 08:37 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Springtown, TX
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It is likely that what you are seeing is one of the mounting holes for being able to mount that unit under a cabinet.
My guess is that the shielding wasn't installed properly at the factory, therefore microwaves are escaping to the housing thus causing the reaction between housing and metal trim.
You say it is the first time used so hopefully it is still under factory warranty.
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07-07-2014, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: SUNSHINE STATE
Posts: 1,769
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Mine fogged up
My Magic Chef would fog up between the glass in the door, Forest River
replaced it last year at the rally, no questions ask! It was two years old!
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07-07-2014, 02:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Colorado
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I will contact forest river and see what they have too say. It's out of warranty. We bought it brand new in late January of 2013..
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07-09-2014, 06:13 PM
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want a Cat 293REX
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NH
Posts: 118
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2013 21FBRS and we did not know that our Magic Chef micro didnot work b/c we do cook old fashion. Finally figured out that it was a goner after the warranty. Having it fixed with a local repair place to the tune of over 100 - grrrrrr - read lots about this model - not good!
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07-09-2014, 07:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Colorado
Posts: 35
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Us too! Looks like they aren't that expensive to replace. We don't use ours either. I just tried it once and it was broke.
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07-12-2014, 12:37 PM
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chicagoslick
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Indianapolis Area
Posts: 198
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Ours works great. No issues...
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Flagstaff 27RLWS Emerald Pkg
2015 Ford F150 King Ranch FX4 Max Tow 3.5EB, 3.55
Equalizer 4 WDH, 1,200 / 12,000Lbs
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07-21-2014, 06:38 PM
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want a Cat 293REX
Join Date: May 2012
Location: NH
Posts: 118
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FR is going to reimburse us $100 - the cost of the new one! yay!
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