Written by Caitlin
Edited on
27 January 2025
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13:10
What do you do if the exterior of your microwave gets warm?
When a microwave heats your food, the casing and door also become hot. This is normal and not something to worry about. Make sure you do check if the microwave has enough ventilation space, or it will become overheated. In this article, you can read what you can do to prevent this.
Summary causes
Does the casing of your microwave become very hot? In this article, we'll explain what's normal and why it's important to provide enough ventilation space.
- The casing becomes hot
- Not enough ventilation space
- Enough ventilation space
The casing becomes hot
A microwave becomes hot when you use it. That's normal. You don't have to worry about this right away. Since the microwave does become warm, it's smart to keep it out of reach for children. Also make sure you don't place any objects on top of a freestanding microwave. Plastic containers and bags will melt due to the heat.
Not enough ventilation space
Does the microwave become very hot? A microwave needs enough space to get rid of the hot air that's released. When you place a microwave close to a wall or in a small cupboard, the appliance can overheat. The hot air won't be able to escape the appliance. That's why you should never block the ventilation openings. Always check if the microwave has enough ventilation space on all sides. You can find the minimum distances in the manual.
Enough ventilation space
You've checked the manual and the microwave has enough ventilation space. Are you still worried about the temperature of the casing? Contact our customer service.
Article by Caitlin
Microwave Expert.
