Microwave outlet not working

[David Hill]

Microwave oven works in any other outlet, but not the one it's plugged into. The outlet has been tested - all wires properly connected and reading 115 volts AC. Other devices work in this outlet. I even replaced the circuit breaker with no change in microwave performance. Any and all ideas are welcome.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

My guess is the receptacle is defective or the cord cap on the cord is only working when the cord is not bent a certain way.

Also if the neutral is not making a good connection then you can still read 120v but when the microwave tries to start the voltage usually will drop to 0V. I am guessing though that the lights won't display

 

[OpenCircuit]

Try replacing receptacle. See if the circuit is overloaded. You can measure the amp draw using clamp and plug-in line splitter. Try plugging in another appliance that draws similar amount of current.

 

[charlie b]

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