Microwave silent mode completely turns off the beeping, making your kitchen, and home, a lot quieter.
In this guide, we’ll provide the ‘need to knows’ on microwave silent mode. What is it? Which microwaves have it? And how can you activate it?
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- What is microwave silent mode?
- Which microwaves have silent mode?
- How to activate microwave silent mode
- Are there alternatives to microwave silent mode?
- The best microwaves with silent mode
What is microwave silent mode?
Someone in your home heats up some breakfast or late-night munchies. The microwave beeps loudly. It can be annoying.
Operating more loudly than a fridge but quieter than a washing machine, a microwave needn’t be a disturbance if it wasn’t for the beeping.
Quite simply, microwave silent mode turns off this beeping. You won’t hear any beeps for button presses when the cooking cycle is complete, or as an alert when you have forgotten to take your food out of the microwave a few minutes afterward.
Different models have different ways to activate microwave silent mode. We’ll provide instructions on how to activate microwave silent mode for popular models later in this piece.
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Which microwaves have silent mode?
Many of today’s leading brands have microwaves with silent mode, including:
- Panasonic
- Samsung
- Sharp
- Whirlpool
- LG
- GE
The silent mode function is presented in different ways.
Some models will have a sound button, other models will have a mute function as a button’s secondary function, and there are models which require you to press a combination of buttons or hold one or more buttons.
How to activate microwave silent mode
Here we’ll run through ways to activate microwave silent mode for popular brands.
Always check how to activate your microwave’s silent mode in the instructions provided with your microwave. Some models may have a sound or mute button – look for these first. Others may require you to press other buttons.
If you’ve lost the instructions, don’t worry – it happens to all of us! The main brands allow you to download PDFs of instructions from their website. We’ll show you how to do this.
Here are common ways to activate microwave silent mode for the big brands:
How to activate silent mode on a Panasonic microwave
How to activate silent mode on your Panasonic microwave will depend on the model. Here are some common methods:
1.
– Plug the microwave into an electrical outlet (you must plug in the appliance to begin the process)
– Press [Start] twice
– Press [Cooking Timer] to choose between Beep on or Beep off
– Press [Stop] to confirm selection
or
2.
– Plug the microwave into an electrical outlet (you must plug in the appliance to begin the process).
– Press [Start] three times
– Press [Timer/Clock] once (the mode will change to Beep Off)
– Exit using any button apart from [Start], [More/Less] or [Timer/Clock].
Enter your Panasonic model number here to see silent mode instructions
How to activate silent mode on a Samsung microwave
There are various ways to activate silent mode on a Samsung microwave. Some models require:
1.
– Press the [Child Lock] and [STOP/ECO] buttons at the same time
or
2.
– Press the [Options] or [Settings] button
– Press the button that has sound on/off as its secondary function – typically [2] or [3]
– Press [Enter/Start] to save the choice
Search for your Samsung microwave instruction manual here
How to activate silent mode on a Sharp microwave
Ways to activate silent mode on a Sharp model include:
1.
– Press and hold the [Power/Off] button
– Press and hold the [0] button and the [Clear/Off] button at the same time
– Release both buttons when you hear a beep
Search for your Sharp microwave instruction manual here
How to activate silent mode on a Whirlpool microwave
The following activation methods may work for silent mode on Whirlpool models:
1.
– Press and hold the [1] button for 5 seconds (to turn off the keypad sound)
or
2.
– Press and hold the [2] button for 5 seconds (to turn off the beep after your cooking cycle is complete)
Search for your Whirlpool microwave instruction manual here
How to activate silent mode on an LG microwave
Try these methods for activating silent mode on your LG microwave:
1.
– Press [STOP/CLEAR] and hold down for 3 seconds
– After holding down the button for a few seconds you should hear a longer beep or speaker symbol crossed out on the digital display. This means silent mode has been activated.
or
2.
– Press [CUSTOM SET]
– Press 1 for the Beep ON/OFF control function
– Press 2 to turn sound OFF
Search for your LG microwave instruction manual here
How to activate silent mode on a GE microwave
You can try the following methods of activating silent mode on a GE microwave:
1.
– Press and hold [0] for 3 seconds and a mute icon appears
or
2.
– Press [Options]
– Press [5]
– Press [2] to turn off beep
Search for your GE microwave instruction manual here
Are there alternatives to microwave silent mode?
We’ve covered the ways to activate silent mode on your microwave and stop the beeping. However, what happens if your microwave is just loud in general?
If your mic is loud when in operation, there are a few modifications and repairs that could be carried out by a trained technician familiar with your model. These may include; repairing the cooling fan, cleaning the coupler, replacing the coupler, replacing the motor drive, or replacing the magnetron (high-powered electronic oscillator that generates electromagnetic radiation).
Don’t try fixing your microwave yourself. Let a technician provided by your microwave brand’s service center or a local repair center do it for you.
The best microwaves with silent mode
We’ll assume that if you are looking for a microwave with silent mode, you’d like a silent microwave in general.
So let’s wrap up this article with five of the best quiet microwaves on the market (they all include silent mode).
1. Breville BMO650SIL Compact Wave
2. Samsung ME16A4021AS Stainless Over-the-Range
3. Sharp SMC2266HS Stainless Steel Countertop Microwave
4. TOSHIBA EM131A5C-BS Countertop Microwave
5. COMFEE EM720
