Bush Worn Membrane Keypad

Microwave buttons respond intermittently or require very hard presses.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Aging keypad contacts, Moisture ingress, Cracked fascia panel, Loose keypad ribbon cable

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before removing the control panel.

  • Dry out moisture: If the issue started after heavy steaming, leave the door open and allow the panel to dry for several hours.
  • Reseat ribbon cable: Remove the control panel and carefully reseat the keypad ribbon into the PCB connector.
  • Replace keypad: If certain keys remain unreliable, replace the membrane keypad or full fascia assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Membrane Keypad Panel
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