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MBCS

Thermador MBCS

What we most often repair on units like this

  1. Wear in the side-swing hinge or latch can keep the interlock switch from being satisfied
  2. Keypad and touch controls can quit responding once condensation reaches the panel
  3. A worn turntable motor or coupler leads to uneven heating

Where the MB30 models drop their doors down, the MBCS swings its door open from the left like a cabinet. Thermador’s product page confirms this 24-inch Masterpiece microwave has a 2.1 cu. ft. cavity, a space the brand calls roomy enough for a 9″ plate with a 20 oz. cup beside it, and it draws 1500 watts from an ordinary 120V/15A outlet.

A side-hinged door brings a complaint of its own. Hinge and latch wear can leave the interlock switch unconvinced that the door is shut, and the microwave then refuses to begin. That makes the door our first inspection on a no-start call.

Beyond the door, the MBCS shares the troubles of Thermador’s other built-in microwaves: a keypad that stops responding after condensation, and a turntable drive that wears and heats food unevenly.

Key features

  • Masterpiece microwave for built-in use, 24 inches wide, with a door hinged on the right so it opens toward the left
  • Interior of 2.1 cu. ft. that Thermador sizes for a 9" plate plus a 20 oz. cup, with 1500 watts from a 120V/15A circuit
  • Home Connect Wi-Fi operation along with CookSmart auto-programs
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MBCSMBCS questions
Why won't it start though the door seems closed?

The latch or hinge on the side-swing door may have worn enough that the interlock switch is not satisfied. We adjust or replace what has worn and then test the switch.

How big is the cavity?

Thermador lists 2.1 cu. ft., enough for a 9" plate together with a 20 oz. cup. We mention this because capacity does not change repairs, but it helps confirm you have an MBCS.

Food heats unevenly now. Is the magnetron failing?

Not usually. Uneven heating is more often a worn turntable motor or coupler, which keeps food from rotating. We check the turntable drive before looking at the magnetron.

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