Troubleshooting the Microwave: Potential Problems
Most everyone has a microwave in their home these days and we depend on them for many different things. But what do you do when your microwave goes on the fritz? How can you tell what is wrong with your microwave and how to fix it when it isn’t working properly? Nobody wants to pay a lot of money for a good microwave only to have problems with it later and have to spend a lot of money taking it to the repair shop. Some people don’t want to spend the expense of a repair so they just go and buy a new microwave, often purchasing a cheap one that only later has more problems. If you can learn some simple troubleshooting issues with your microwave, you may be able to save yourself a lot of time and money.
Often there are simple problems that occur with your microwave that can be fixed without a lot of time or money and you can have your microwave oven working like new again. Here are some troubleshooting tips and guidelines to help you if you are having trouble with your microwave or you find that it is not working properly.
First it is important that you learn the proper safety precautions because repairing a microwave can be very dangerous. You should always be sure:
- The appliance is not plugged in
- You don’t touch any wiring or components until you discharge the high voltage capacitor
- Don’t work alone
- Remove watches and other jewelry
How to perform an RF leakage test
It may be needed for you to perform an RF leakage test. Most amateurs and even many professionals do not own an RF leakage meter. You can get one at appliance and electronic parts suppliers, costing from about $10.00 up to many hundreds of dollars for the certified models used at the professional level. You can find inexpensive RF detection devices at many retail stores such as Wal-Mart and Radio Shack.
Troubleshooting Common Problems
If your microwave does not work at all and you know everything is plugged in properly and the outlet is functioning, then check your fuses and your door switch. If the internal fuse or thermal fuse is blown you will need a professional to help you replace it. You should also check the door hooks and the door release button. If they are broken, your microwave will not work.
If your microwave looks and sounds normal but isn’t producing any heat, you should check the internal door switches, the high voltage circuitry and the circuit board for problems. You will need a certified technician to help you make these repairs.
If you are unable to adjust the power level, there may be a defective triac or a problem with the circuit board. If the carousel inside your microwave won’t turn when you run it, the small motor that operates it may be broken.
If the display flickers but it does not affect how the microwave heats, then you don’t need to worry about it. But if you are having display flickering and it is affecting the way your microwave operates, you may have a more serious problem in the microwave cabinet.
If your microwave buzzes loudly and produces no heat you probably have a defective power diode, magnetron or high voltage capacitor. These are all things that can be replaced or repaired by a qualified technician.
These are just a few common microwave problems that you may face and what the likely cause is. You will ultimately need to take your microwave to a qualified, certified repair shop to have it fixed if there is something seriously wrong with it that is causing it not to heat or function properly.
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May 30th, 2007 at 12:56 am
JVM1653SHO1 Runs for 5 seconds then shuts down and asks me to reset time , date etc. continues to ask me this evertime I reset. This unit is a little over 1 year old. The problem is not in the troubleshooting section of the manual. I bought this unit a little over one year ago at home depot in Eugene ore a little over 1 year ago. My wife Sandra De Board paid for it. Serial # ZG901234B.
May 30th, 2007 at 1:43 am
Jeff, I’m afraid it sounds like the power control module is bad. The new module retails for about $155, APP has it for $129: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=3183982
I believe mfg warranty on this microwave is only one year, so I don’t think GE will pick up the tab on this one, but do check with them just in case. You can try replacing the module, or purchase a new microwave. Over the range microwaves start at about $280-$350 and can go up to $1000 depending on brand/features. Microwave installation is typically $35-$50.
Hope this helps.
AJ
June 23rd, 2007 at 7:58 pm
I have a fairly new whirlpool microwave that runs find except it doesn’t heat. I took it to the repair shop and they said that it worked fine, He replaced a few things and I brought it home and it worked on a couple of items and I went to use it the next day and it ran but didn’t heat any suggestions Thanks John
June 24th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
John
- What’s the microwave model number?
- What was replaced at the repair shop? Check your receipt.
AJ
December 11th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
I also have a GE JVM1653SHO1 which would shut down after about 5 seconds and I would have to reset everything. My problem is this unit sat in my garage for about 6 months before we had it installed. It quit on us after about 7 months, which was past the one-year warranty. Is the part something that we can order and install ourselves or do we need to pay for the part and labor to install it? This really stinks.
December 13th, 2007 at 8:35 am
Cheryl, check out the appliance repair forum http://forum.appliancepartspros.com
May 19th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I have a 12 year old Whirlpool microwave and recently sometimes there will be a delay after you hit the start button before it actually starts. The time will start counting down as if it’s running, but it won’t actually start for several seconds. Is there something within it that typically goes bad about this age that might be causing it?
June 16th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I own a Frigidaaire Model PLMV168cc1 microwave over-the-range oven. It is 5 years old and suddenly quit heating. Everything works, the timer counts down but it does not heat and the turn table does not turn. Could this possibly be the magnetron tube?
June 19th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Doesn’t sound like it. Could be one of the door switches. Post your question on the appliance repair forum and the experts will take a look: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com
August 14th, 2008 at 1:51 am
I am in canada and just bought a 1.1 cu JE1140, I plugged this in and although the light inside comes on, there is no power in the panel, I do not even have the digital numnbers for the clock lit up.
I have tried other items in the plug and it is working fine. I had the same problem with my first one by Sylvannia and returned it. I have had that one for 7 years except for the 4 years it was not used. Any ideas why this is happening.
August 21st, 2008 at 12:43 am
On our whirlpool otr MICROWAVE model mh6150xm from 2002 the blower fan will not turn off ofter the oven does it’s job. We must unplug it to turn it off. This happens whether we use it on high for 30 seconds or 10 minutes. Any idea why?
September 10th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
PANASONIC MICROWAVE (NN-S760WC-F) RUNS FOR FIVE SECONDS , THEN SHUTS OFF
September 10th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
my MICROWAVE keeps blowing the fuse after i replace it it would work fine for few hours or then blows again not sure where to start troubleshooting for this.. pls advise via email would be great thanks
September 10th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
my MICROWAVE keeps blowing the fuse after i replace it it would work fine for few hours or then blows again not sure where to start troubleshooting for this.. pls advise via email would be great thanks
pls help me
October 13th, 2008 at 12:19 am
My microwave keeps showing a F3 on screen and is constantly beeping.I touch to clear it but none of the key pads will work so it will beep all night lone and then after maybe 5 hours later I can touch the clear buttong and it will clear but later within 2 hours or so it will start again. My husband even disconected the power for about 15 minutes and is still did the same thing. If you can help my I would really appreciated it because the beeping is annoying at night. It is a GE Phillip XL1800
Thank You
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Last night, my son burned some frozen french toast in our microwave. After a lot of smoke, the microwave will not heat, although everything appears fine. Any suggestions as to what might be the problem?
Thanks, Marc
November 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm
After resetting time yesterday, the oven now come on at random times when no one is turning on. Unpluged unit for minutes, repluged in and within 20 min. unit came back on.
November 12th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I have a microwave that is shorting out making sparking sounds sometimes the heat will work and go out the light and turn table don’t work either it sounds wired too
JVM1851BH03
November 29th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I put butter in a glass bowl to melt, but overheated it, now Whirlpool built-in comes on but won’t heat anything
November 29th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
hi,I have a sylvania microwave which is for 3 years ago.last night it stopped while it was working.now every thing looks ok execpt that the Start button does not work.thanks for your help hamed
December 23rd, 2008 at 11:54 pm
I have a jenn air microwave,when I turn it on it stays on for few seconds and then it goes off and I have to do the same procedure again.
January 6th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I hav a goldstar overhead microwave. While running it I heard a loud pop, and after that happened it seems there is no more heat. Everything els seems to work.
Thanks
January 17th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I have a magic chef microwave, with a digital panel. Everything sounds normal, except it does not heat any food etc. The outside of the microwave gets very hot, however. Do you have any suggestions…
January 24th, 2009 at 1:32 am
Our Whirlpool microwave makes a whistleing noise at times. It just started this.
January 24th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Our Whirlpool microwave makes a whistling sound at times.
February 3rd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
whirlpool gold/accuwave system mdl#GH5184XPQ-0 bought 4 yrs ago. worked last night, now will not heat at all. everthing sounds and run fine but no heat. paid over 500.00 for it/can it be fixed or is it toast. can you tell me about how much it should cost to fix? any thing will help thanx.chris
February 8th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
gm, The diode probably failed on the microwave. New diodes are less than $20. Discharge the capacitor before replacing. Mine has failed (over stove version) after boiling water forming condensation and probably shoring circuit some where.
February 8th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
how does a built in microwave come out is a sleeve its in or is it screwed to the wall
April 5th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
i went to use my whirlpoolhood microwave, mh6150xhq-1. The timer on it runs super fast. and it doesn’t heat up. Whats the matter? it’s over 8 years old. time to get a new one? or is it an easy fix?
April 11th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Microwave runs but does not heat.
Only stops if you open door, starts instant door is shut
Have unplugged to reset to no avail.
Is this a door issue?
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I have a Emerson microwave not even 1 year old. The lights were flickering and the beeping sound were going on and off, and then when I opend the door and closed it never worked again. Now it’s not working at all, and I would hate to throw it away and buy another one because it’s still in really good condition. Any suggestions?
Thanks
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I have a welbilt microwave it cooked food normally then minute or two after it was off it started humming so i unpugged it plugged back in after a day still humming as soon as its plugged in. Can this be fixed its 5 years old 1100 watts clock display works
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:32 pm
what part is causing this malfunction?
May 25th, 2009 at 3:12 am
I close the door to the microwave and the fan runs, ansd when i attempt to input a time it keeps running and the micrwave never comes on but the fan keeps running. If the press on the edge of the control panel the fan will stop running and i can set the microwave. However the microwave will complete the timed cycle, and when i try to click on start to get it running again the fan will start but the microwave won’t. Then I start thr process of pressing around the edges of the control panel to stop the fan so I can set the microwave
microwave: Sharp carousel house hold microwave model-r-1467
June 1st, 2009 at 10:33 pm
My countertop is turning pink from the microwave…. besides just covering my top where the microwave is…. Is my MW dangerous or emitting some kind of radiation waves? Is this normal? How do I clean it up? Its almost a unremovable stain.
June 6th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
GE JE1640WA 002 (JAN1999) the microwave suddenley stopped cooking everthin seems to be working: light,timer but no heat and we the turn table isnt working either….can this be repaired….the microwave is 10yrs old is it time to replace??
June 6th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
GE JE1640WA 002 (JAN1999) the microwave suddenley stopped cooking everthing seems to be working: light,timer but no heat,the turn table isnt working either….can this be repaired….the microwave is 10yrs old is it time to replace??
June 9th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Could be something as simple as a door switch. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=212991
Post your question on the repair forum http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/microwave-repair/. Don’t forget to describe your problem in greater detail. What happens when you set the timer and turn the microwave on? Does it sound like it’s working but doesn’t heat or does it remain quiet?…
June 18th, 2009 at 12:02 am
I have a Panasonic NN-S654 Inverter. It will run for about 30 seconds, then shut off. The food is not heating up at all during these 30 seconds. TY
June 20th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
My whirlpool microwave Model GH5184XPB4 has error message of F3H and does not heat when does run.
July 3rd, 2009 at 2:04 am
fridigaire plmv168kc1 was cooking and stopped, no more power, outlet is good. could it possibly be the thermal fuse??
July 5th, 2009 at 1:06 am
I have an Oster Microwave (model # OTM1101GTS…Stainless microwave/grilling oven…maufactured 2006…purchased at Target)
Oven light and fan won’t turn off, but the microwave works. Any reset sequence I should know about?
July 6th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Sharp, R-308J, from 3/26/05: START button not working, however, MINUTE PLUS does work. Lights work, turntable works. Do I need a new machine?
July 6th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
I have a GE over the range unit. all is OK when I use the timer
to heat or reheat items using short time settings ( l to 2 mins).
When cooking a baked potato using 8 mins, the sound is different
(more strained and a bit louder), then in about 3 minutes the unit goes off due to the circuit breaker downstairs tripping to OFF.
I can reset the breaker, restart the unit for the remaining mins
and the circuit breaker will trip OFF again. Maybe by then the
potato is cooked, if not, 1 min setting will finish it.
The question is– Is it the unit problem? if so what??? OR
Is it a circuit breaker problem?? This unit is about 5 yrs old
and this is a new problem. Thanks in advance for your reply.
July 7th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I have a Kenmore over oven microwave/exhaust combination that is almost 2 years old. The clock runs fast, gaining 10-15 minutes per hour, and the timer also runs fast. When cooking, if the cook timer is set for 15 seconds, it runs to zero in about 12 seconds. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
July 13th, 2009 at 3:11 am
I have a Panasonic OTR Microwave NNS245B. It has suddenly started tripping the breaker. No obvious signs of something wrong.
July 15th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
hello
my goldstar microwave keeps whistling. Works okay but whistling all the time . why? how do you fix the problem?
July 16th, 2009 at 1:48 am
I have an overhead Whirlpool Gold GH7155XHS, manufactured in March 2001. It suddenly stopped working today. It will not start. The interior light is very dim, the overhead light (light on the bottom of the microwave, above the stove) is really dim, the and the overhead fan won’t turn on. The display keeps on fading in and out. When you press the key pad, it “beeps” like normal, but when you press “Start” nothing happens except for a very quiet, barely audible, raspy, mechanical-type sound. Also, anytime you press Start, the display says “Set Time Of Day,” even though if it was just set two seconds ago when it said to.
The only thing I can think of is that my husband did a routine cleaning of the interior of the microwave’s surface this morning. He just used a sponge and a bleach/water solution. It was the kind of quick cleaning we have to do weekly to clean up splatters.
Any thoughts?
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 pm
My top of the range Whirlpool Gold microwave oven Model No. GH9115XEQ-O dated 1/98, finally went out. I tried different electrical outlets and still does’t work.
August 12th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
We have a GE Microwave that was cleaned by a cleaning service. I believe that they sprayed it and may have sprayed into the vents inside the microwave. Now the vent above the microwave opens and closes continuously and there is a constanct clicking sound as if it wants to short out. We have disconnected the power. What could be wrong.
Thank you, Kris
August 24th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Display panel on microwave does not work. It shows 00:00 and when I try to put in any settings, such as clock, minute timer, cook cycle, it cancels out. I have tried flipping the main house fuse for the microwave and nothing changes. Is the microwave shot?
August 26th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
My goldstar microwave makes a weird sound when cooking food, and smells like burnt plastic?
August 28th, 2009 at 10:54 am
i have a magic chep microwave over the stove range. it comes on but will not heat up.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Hi - we have 12 y.o whirlpool microwave that stopped working model
mh7130xeq-0
When turned on there lights come on but there is no sound and nothing happens, counter does counting down but no heat.
What would you suggest?
Thank you,
September 6th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Hi
I have a 7 year old GE model # JVM1860CF001. I want to know what part I need to replace. It heats fine, but the turn table hardly moves. It makes a loud ticking noise. The sound stops sometimes and I see that the spinner sometimes moves a little. Please advise what part you think I need to order and if it can be put in by a novice. Thanks, Erica
September 16th, 2009 at 12:15 am
My microwave runs and turns (sounds weird) and produces no heat. It’s about 8 yrs old and is one of the range-top models.
September 29th, 2009 at 4:07 am
I have a kenmore microwave Model#665.61632100. It will not turn on. The display is black. The outlet that it is plugged into does work. Is there maybe a reset code or is there maybe more to the problem?
October 9th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
I have a Black Whirlpool Over the Range Microwave (MH3184PBX-0). It is plugged into a live outlet yet no power whatsoever. It is only 4 yrs old and looks great! I thought about checking fuses or simple troubleshooting but do not know where they are in the unit. What is the possible problems or solutions.
October 15th, 2009 at 12:17 am
whirlpool model GT4175SPB1
pressed the latch to open the door after heating something. the latch popped & the door won’t open. we removed the latch pad & found the spring loose behind the pad. called whirlpool, they’re no help, recommended taking it for repair. any ideas?
November 5th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
i have a whirlpool built in high speed microwave oven - model gsc308. when we run it, it smells like something is burning. where would that smell be coming from.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:04 am
I have a new whirlpool microwave MH1160xsq-1. Only used a couple of times, but it is just over a year old. The microwave turns on, but doesn’t heat up anything. Light turns on, fan turns on but no heat.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I have a customer that is asking me to fix a condensation problem with the exhaust flue. The condensation builds up in the exhaust flue through the roof and runs back down through the microwave and drips on the stove. She says she has replaced one microwave that burned out due to moister. I’m stumped on a correction, could you suggest something? I thought it might be from inadequate attic ventelation, but house seems to have plenty of eve blocks, gable and roof vents. Thanks for your time, Thomas
December 1st, 2009 at 11:05 pm
i have a microwave sanyo model EMS2298V with internal fuse blown. fuse is a 10 amp type ET fuse,is this a special type that i need to use because a standard 10 amp keeps blowing or could there be that there is a problem with the appliance
December 13th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
I have a black Wirpool over the range M# MH1140XMB-0. I have moisture between the glasses inside the door. How do I take the door apart to clean?
December 14th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
my microwave is completly blank,the cable is plugged but the numbers arent showing..wat could be the problem?is it the fuse!
December 18th, 2009 at 5:36 am
I had a Whirlpool non vented unit and it broke. So, I bought another one (made the year after mine–basically looked just like mine.) The vent closure on the top looked different so I assumed the previous owner vented differently. So, I removed my flat plate and attached it to the new one. It didn’t fit exactly like my old one. When I run the unit, I hear the vent and feel the air. Do you think it’s that I didn’t properly seal the vent with my old cover?
December 25th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
My Whirlpool turntable stops if I let go of the door. But when I push the door and hold it, the turntable and microwave run just fine. How can I fix this myself?
December 30th, 2009 at 4:37 am
I just bought a 0.7 cubic foor, 700 watt microwave oven from GE (Model SES0730DMWW) and immediately upon opening it up and plugging in I got problems. Once I put the cook plate in it and closed the door it immediately turned on the oven light on started turning the plate, although it turns off if the door is open and I put something in there and it didn’t seem like it was heating at all. All the keypad inputs seem functional, but can’t cancel the the microwave from doing what its doing and I was even able to set the time while it spun.
January 3rd, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Hello. We have just purchased a Sanyo EM S156AW/S/B. Outside of unit gets very hot even when used for one minute. We have just replaced an old one which NEVER got hot outside. Is this a problem? Help greatly appreciated.
January 8th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I have a built-in Amana model #ACM1460A, and it sounds “funny”. It still heats, but the sound the microwave makes while it is running sounds like it is in slow motion. It sounds slower. Any idea what would cause that. It seems to be still working, but I think this is a warning sign that it will stop soon. Thank you!
January 15th, 2010 at 5:23 am
I have a Kenmore overhead unit. Everything works fine but the surface lights will not turn off. Any thoughts? Thank you.
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Over head whirlpool moicrowave. Cooked dinner last night, turned microwave fan on, finsished cooking, turned fan off, but light in mocrowave wont turn off. Now, micro wont start at all. Any help?
January 24th, 2010 at 2:37 am
We bought a whirpool over the range microwave oven six months ago. It ran fine until just tonight. The microwave turns on, but doesn’t heat up anything. Light turns on, fan turns on but no heat. Model number is WMH1164XVS-2. We had just used it a few minutes prior with no problem and then it no longer heats. Everything else works, just doesn’t heat.
January 24th, 2010 at 2:42 am
We bought a whirpool over the range microwave oven six months ago. It ran fine until just tonight. The microwave turns on, but doesn’t heat up anything. Light turns on, fan turns on but no heat. Model number is WMH1164XVS-2. We had just used it a few minutes prior with no problem and then it no longer heats. Everything else works, just doesn’t heat.
January 30th, 2010 at 5:42 am
We had a similar problelm today, with our Whirlpool microwave oven but a bit different. While not using the microwave at all, the fan spontaneously came on and would not turn off. The underside of the microwave got extremely hot within less than a minute. We unplugged it but are scared to plug it back in. It seems like it was about to catch on fire. Why would it spontaneously come on like that and get so hot?
February 1st, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Installed Maytag OTR microwave Model MMV1153BAS 11/6/07. A month ago it suddenly had a power outage (88:88) which has continued intermittently. Then the touch pad went haywire, some points working, others working but not where they were supposed to work! Two servicemen either could not duplicate the problem or could not determine what was causing the problem. Maytag is not interested in providing anything but another service call plus 50% off parts on a 2-year-old microwave! Now it works properly sometimes, other times it works a few seconds before kicking to 88:88. What a fiasco! Any ideas re the problem welcome. Talk about poor customer relations/service by a company revered for its reliable products…
February 4th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
I have Whirlpool GT1195shB-1 and it heats and runs fine EXCEPT, most times when you open the door the table begins to turn. It does not appear to be doing anything except turning at that time. What’s the problem?
February 6th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I have a Whirlpool Gold GH7208X Stainless steel microwave. The touch screen keeps freezing on certain food selections. I have to wait for a couple minutes for it to go back to the main screen. i have had the microwave about 8 months. have you ever heard of this happening
February 19th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Kenmore microwave, 18 months old. scrolls level 2, level 3, level 4, level 5 on the display while beeping, over and over
February 27th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Hi - I have an over the range Panasonic which as of yesterday runs for 2 seconds then shuts off - Its not too old but dont know if having it repairs is cost effective vs a new one. Thank you for your input.
February 27th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
When a microwave OTR barely 2 years old went out recently (and I posted here), Maytag only wanted to pay half of the parts, then finally offered to pay for parts but no service call or labor. I had already been out $150 for 2 service calls! Whirlpool (which now owns Maytag) was great about the problem. My microwave is now reparied and works great - so far!!!
April 1st, 2010 at 11:28 am
whirlpool microwave Model:MH6150XHB-1. Microwave will not stop running. Had to be unplugged. What would cause a microwave not to stop.
April 3rd, 2010 at 12:28 am
We own a GE JET343G built in Microwave Oven. After setting the cook, time and start the fan does not come on nor does the unit cook. All lights function and the timer counts down. Is there a reset switch or is the problem more serious? Can I fix it?
Dale E. Brooks
deb6624@aol.com
April 7th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
My microwave started to make a whistling noise too, any ideas?
April 30th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I have a small Galanz microwave & it has been useful for me over the last 2 years & had no problems with it. Recently it has been incessantly beeping- the clock seems to be going off & then resetting itself- there isn’t any problem with heating as of yet but I am wondering about the possibility of it occurring. Many thanks for your reply.
May 6th, 2010 at 1:32 am
i have maytag microwave model#umc5200aas serial #50172689gg.it’s works but doesn’t heat anything.thanks
May 23rd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I have a Whirlpool over the range microwave about 18 months old. We noticed a few minutes after using it there was a burnt electronics smell in the kitchen and finally found the microwave won’t power on. Any thoughts on what might commonly go wrong and how expensive a repair might be? I have an electronics background but I’m not sure this is something I would want to tackle. Thanks
May 25th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Hi, there,
My GE Microwave JES1334WD001 doesn’t work suddently. It always shows PF, then F3, made three beeps, not response to any keys, continue makes beep noice. Any suggestion? Thanks a lot!
Lynn
May 29th, 2010 at 5:20 am
I have a Whirlpool Microwave Oven combination that has a ‘Door’ Error. Model #GMC275PRB. Oven works fine, just microwave not working, not sure what the problem is? Can someone help? Thanks.
June 9th, 2010 at 2:00 am
I have a Whirlpool, model #MH6150XMQ. It is hardly ever used by
manufactured in 2002. It wont heat food. Everything else runs fine. Any ideas? Also, it makes a louder than normal sounds
now when running.
June 12th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
i have a panasonic inverter microwave (the Genius 1300W) that runs for 4 seconds and then every thing shuts off.
June 14th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I have a Panasonic NNSD277B microwave that stopped working completely. I changed the 20A 250V fuse and the power came back, but as soon as I tried starting the oven the fuse blew again. Any suggestions on what could be the cause would be appreciated.
Thanks
June 14th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
GE Profile SpacemakerXL Sensor sounds normal on turning on, but does not heat.
13 years old; time for a new one?
July 10th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
I have a counter top Goldstar microwave that completely stopped working. No light, no power, no nothing.
July 10th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
I have a Whirlpool Microwave oven and when it runs it smells like something is electrical is burning.
July 12th, 2010 at 6:07 am
I have a Onida DLX-25 microwave. It was working fine, but suddenly from yesterday whenever I start any function in the microwave everything goes fine for 10 seconds and then all other appliences (fan,tv,friedge,lights) in the home stops working, when I switch off the microwave other devices again starts working. I dont have to do anything else to start up those other appliences.
What could be the problem ? in the microwave or in the electrification.
If I just power-on the microwave and dont perform any operation then nothing happens to the other appliences.
Please suggest, waiting for your reply.
Thanks
Milind Gulhane
July 19th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
I have a sharp microwave about 5 years old, a couple of years ago it blew the internal fuse. I changed it for the exact same fuse and it worked fine for a few days. then I opened the door, and the fuse blew again. This has happenes everytime I change the fuse, everytime it’s when I open the door.
Any ideas?
Dave
July 21st, 2010 at 11:37 pm
emerson microwave trips the circuit breaker when we open or shut door
MW8117W
August 2nd, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I have a Frigidaire model number FMV157GC. After warming up some food in it, the microwave made this humming noise (It was not still running). This went on for a few minutes so I tried unplugging it and then plugging it back in, but it continued to hum. Then there was a “click” sound and the display went black and there is a burning smell coming from it. I have it unplugged for safety reasons now, but not sure what caused it.
Thanks,
Giovanni Faraca
August 5th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Hi,
we got this microwave 3yrs back with the house, model#GH518XPS-4. Since morning today, we get a burning smell whenever we use it, still it doesn’t heat up the food and get a error msg - F7. Please help ASAP.
Thanks.
August 27th, 2010 at 1:12 am
My GE microwave works, the fan works, but the lights won’t work. When i press the button the display says the lights are on, but new bulbs did not solve the problem. I really need these lights as my oven is in a dark corner and i don’t want to buy a new microwave!
September 7th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
My Panosinc Microwave- invertor technology, model Type S-333 is four years old. After giving good service, now it does not rotate the turn table after puching time and pressing start button. After a few seconds it goes blank. sometime shows :Check the owners manual”. Please help me, if it can be fixed at home by me.
Thanks Saad
September 13th, 2010 at 12:35 am
My ge microwave won’t shut off or heat up. I have to unplug it for it to turn off. We have had it for about a month now. Can I fix it?
September 15th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Dear Sir,
I have a 4 years old built-in microwave does not heat; and it makes noises.
Can you please kindly advise me on this problem? Thanks,
Brand name: whirlpool
model: GT4175SPB - 2
serial #: FGT0101237
September 15th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I have a Panasonic Microwave 1250Watts. The model# NN-SD 9865. Purchased from Sams club about 2 years ago.
The problem is that soon as you set the time for cooking or heating and press the “start” it trips the breaker in the breaker box. I think it has a short in the either fan motor or the heating mechanism. Can you help?
October 1st, 2010 at 1:00 am
I have a GE over the range microwave, approximately 2 yrs old. Over the past year I’ve had problems with the START button not working for a few months and then starts working for a few months. When the start button doesn’t work I can still use the microwave by pressing 1 for one minute, 2 for two minutes, etc.
October 2nd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I have a magic chef microwave, model # MCO160S and it will turn on and run fine, but will not heat anything. Any suggestions on what might be wrong and if I can fix it myself?
October 8th, 2010 at 11:51 am
The display keeps showing AMT. but i cannot enter any servings. all other buttons don’t react also.even the reset button. when pulling out the plug and put back in, the display jumps back to AMT. when opening the door, the carrousel runs wand the light is on, but closing the door it stops. is it the touchpanel? please help.. brand : Oster model : OGA9901 thanx…
October 14th, 2010 at 3:32 am
ASAP! We have a GE overhead and we turned it on we had the loud buzzing no heat and then a burning smell! HELP
October 19th, 2010 at 3:53 am
i have panasonic microwave oven start button will function i already check the ribbon wire conector but its okie…
October 27th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
I’ve had commerical power outage. Now my GE Spacemaker XL 1800 will not heat up a cup of h2o even if its on Power Level 10 (NEW One I Guess)
November 7th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
The following is for those of us who are deficient in our knowledge of electronics. (me)
I have a brand new Jenn Air Microwave that was working fine until I changed the time on the clock (not timer). It would turn off after entering cook level 4 - and cooked for 4 seconds…cook level 3 ….cook for 3 seconds.
Nothing in troubleshooting guide to help and I tried everything.
Last resort - went to switch box in my condo -switched microwave oven off…. waited a few seconds - turned it back on and microwave was perfect.
I would have paid a lot for a service person to do this. Obviously I am not very skilled at the microwave. (I am a good RN)…(even if this helps one person it was worth writing.
November 10th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
HOW DO I CHANGE LIGHT IN PANASONIC MODEL=NN-S654 MICROWAVE
November 22nd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Have a Sharp R-408LS Microwave.
Unit has a buzzing sound while pluggedd in.
also when using the touch pad it often goes off like a breaker when you push the start.
December 7th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Hi William,couldn’t help but notice the requests coming from every corner,well said though…just about to post my damsel in distress help help but your last comment has set me straight,merry x-mas!!
December 14th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Hello I have a Kenmore Microwave Oven with model # 665.61632100. Last night I went to microwave something and heard a loud pop. Now when I try to use the microwave it only puts out a loud hum, groan like sound. It also does not light up. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks,
December 30th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Our over the range sanyo microwave’s turn table dosn’t turn when the plate is on it, but turns when the plate is off.
January 27th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
I have a Kenmore microwave oven model 363.63673201 made in 2002 every thing works but the inside and over the stove lights i have replaced both with the 120v 50w no good still inop.
February 12th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
We have a 1 1/2 year old Whirlpool mircrowave. It stopped heating all of the sudden. Everything else works fine though. I unplugged the unit for a 5 minutes (someone told me to try that). After plugging it back in a warmed up a cup of water and it worked. My wife then immediately tried using the microwave and nothing. It hasn’t worked since. Any ideas and cost guess? Model number is WMH1162XVS. Thanks.
March 10th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
I have frigidare Over the range microwave that continually explodes the two surface light bulbs. Both sockets and the connecting terminals have been replaced but it keeps exploding the bulbs. The bulbs have nt been handled by bare fingers.
Model # PLMV168CC1
Serial # PG34005232
Any suggestions?
March 19th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
I have a Whirlpool Microwave, Modle # MH3184XPB 2 Its 5 Years old after a year it started to Buzze Loudly, buy every thing work fine, the other day it just stop working check fuses and the plug they were good.
March 28th, 2011 at 1:37 am
I have a Whirlpool microwave, Model GH5184XP, 4-1/2 years old. It looks and sounds like it’s working (light comes on, inside table turns, fan works), but there is no heat. Can it be fixed for a resonable cost, or should I get a new one?
April 4th, 2011 at 3:43 am
I have just bought and installed a GE under cabinet Microwave. 4 days old and now I open door and place something in it and close door the unit turns on automatically. Light on with fan blowing. I unplugged unit from receptacle and plug back in and unit turn on. It will not shut off by hitting Clear and off. you have to open door to shut off. Then you close door and unit comes right back on
April 4th, 2011 at 3:45 am
I forgot to mention it is GE Spacemaker Model # HVM1540DP1WW and Serial # AV909494B
April 9th, 2011 at 1:02 am
My microwave has electric, but none of the buttons work
When I’m trying to heat something.
Any ideals?
April 12th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
My LG Microwave works only if I hold / keep pressing its door firmly against its body . If I Leave the door , microwave stops. How can I repair it at home ?
April 12th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
My microwave key pad dose not work when try
To push a button, it electric works cuz the time shows at the top, is it a fuse what could it be.
April 13th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
Our maytag mmv1153bas had something burn in it and after replacing the fuse it still wont come on. Only the blower comes on any suggestions
June 15th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
All the lights work I put in the time but when I press start nothing happens. Is there a way I can fix it? Model number mvh1615ww
June 18th, 2011 at 1:51 am
the buttons on my sharp microwave are working. when I try pressing them nothing happens. Can it be fixed?
Thanks, Gale
June 24th, 2011 at 2:00 am
What kind of forum is this? All questions and no answers?
August 10th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
I have a 3yr old Panasonic Genius Inverter with a turntable that recently stopped turning. It does not appear to affect the performance.
I checked the turntable and repositioned it carefully; it still won’t turn.
Is it serious? can I continue using it?
I use the microwave to heat/reheat/defrost.
Thank you
August 12th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
My Whirlpool Gold Combo unit (microwave on top and oven on the bottom) is not heating up the water. All the buttons (time, timer, lights and etc) all seem to be working fine. My unit is an Accubake System XNM5048757. What do you think it is?
August 24th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
I have a Maytag microwave oven (2 yrs old), which is working fine but I have to keep the microwave door open all day long because the blower fan never shut off. Please help. Thank you and God Bless you
August 29th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
Magic Chef, March 2006 model, interior light works but nothing else, could there be two fuses? Should I try to fix or chunk it?
September 3rd, 2011 at 9:15 am
hey i have a oster microwave and it turns on and stayes on but when i punch in how long i want to cook something it just beeps twice and does nothing. i took it apart thinking it was a fuse but nothing. i also made sure all th wires are connected please help and tell me something. im pretty handy and can fix alot of things
September 9th, 2011 at 5:54 am
I have an old Toshiba microwave… recently it stopped responding to Start button on touchpad.. all other buttons work. Start button only reacts if I keep holding it pressed and, while doing that, I quickly unplug and plug the cable again. Only then it starts working like it should. Do you have any ideas?
September 12th, 2011 at 4:03 am
I have a 3 year old whirlpool over the range microwave. When you press start the microwave runs 2 seconds and stops. The turntable turns, interior light comes on. The touch panel makes a ticking sound during the few seconds of operation.
September 13th, 2011 at 7:12 am
I have a 3 year old GE over the range microwave. Today the buttons just stopped responding. Any suggestions?
September 20th, 2011 at 1:55 am
I have a Whirlpool Gold GT4175sps -2 and the turntable has stopped turning. Any thoughts?
September 27th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
My microwave is constantly beeping like we are pushing the buttons. I touch to clear it but none of the key pads will work so it will beep all night long and then after maybe 5 hours later I can touch the clear button and it will clear but later within 2 hours or so it will start again. My husband even disconected the power for about 15 minutes and is still did the same thing. Help! It is a Frigidaire Professional over the range microwave.
September 28th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
I have a whirlpool over the range microwave thats 3 yrs old. When I am cooking on the stove the microwave turns on by itself. I don’t think it is actually heating but even opening the door doesn’t stop it. I have to unplug it. It sounds kinda like the fan but louder and it seems to vibrate. Really scary noise. Other then that it still works fine. Seems that the steam from what I am cooking sets it off, but not sure. I do have it unplugged when not in use. Any ideas on what is wrong? We did have a GE one that only lasted 3 yrs too. Really don’t want to replace our microwave every 3 yrs. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!!
October 12th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
My Panasonic Model NN-S550WDF was check and found leaking Magnetron. Replace the 2M 261 with 2M226 which I have a brand new one for temporary for repairing time. The cooling fins are 90 degree different angle. Turn on and cooked and shutdown after 20 sec same as before with the leaking antenna. I can measure the filament voltage in a flick 3 sec after start pressing the button. I think the door switches could be ok. The feedback opto IC also is ok. Any reset need to work properly or control card broken? Please help me.
Thanks in advance.
Billy
October 24th, 2011 at 10:37 pm
I have an Lg over the range microwave, about 5- 6 yrs old, just started making a loud vibration noise, smells and doesn’t heat. Any ideas?
October 28th, 2011 at 2:36 am
I have an emerson microwave model mwg911sl just bought a month ago Now when i plug it in the microwave is constantly on heating for instance I can just open the door put something and it heats up but it wont shut off I pressed stop clear only shuts off when i open the door a constantly running microwave help?
November 18th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
We bought a used Whirlpool Microwave Model #GH5176XPS-0 a couple years ago. We have had periodic problems with it, but a good knock with my hand has fixed it usually. It would beep constantly and occasionally not work at all, and occasionally work. Now it has stopped working. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Rob
December 5th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
I have a Magtag Microwave model number MMV5000adw. Only the inter number and function buttons on the key pad work. This unit is older and has worked well until recently
December 10th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
I bought a GE over the range microwave model number pvm1970sr1ss. I cannot for anything locate this microwave anywhere online. I cant find the carbon filter i need. please help. I’ve called everyone i can possibly think of and no one has answers.
December 10th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Whirlpool number YWMH1162XVS-2
Everything is running fine but the food is not being heated, is this something I can fix on my own or o we need a service done?
December 15th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
I started my 2007 Whirlpool over the range microwave to heat a cup of coffee. Model #MH 2175XSS-0. The turn table started turning very slowly and smoke filled the inside of the microwave with a groaning noise. Any hints as to what could be wrong and is it repairable?
December 25th, 2011 at 2:52 am
Maytag microwave starting running while the door was open. I had just had it running for 20 mins cooking rice. Did it just get too hot and was trying to cool off. Opening and closing door did not stop it. Had to unplug it
January 1st, 2012 at 10:46 pm
My 7 year old maytag OTR microwave display is extremely dim, is there a way to adjust or fix it?
January 2nd, 2012 at 10:29 pm
My overhood microwave keeps showing a F3 on screen and is constantly beeping.I touch to clear it but none of the key pads will work so it will beep all night lone and then after maybe 5 hours later I can touch the clear buttong and it will clear but later within 2 hours or so it will start again. I even disconected the power for about 15 minutes and is still did the same thing. Could you please help me to resolve this issue. The model number is JVM1870SK03.
Thanks a lot and appreciate very much.
Son
January 14th, 2012 at 5:25 am
I have an Emerson Microwave model # mw8119sb and this morning I heated up my coffee and when I pushed the button to open the door it just shut off. No lights are on. It will not come back on. How can I make it work. Do I need to reset it? If so, how?
January 18th, 2012 at 9:18 am
have a ge over the range microwave had service man come to check it out he told me it was the control board.i bought it installed it and it keeps doing the same thing shuts off itself and ask me to reset time and date…
what coul possible be wrong
model number isjvm1653sh01
January 20th, 2012 at 10:46 pm
I have a Frigidaire over the range microwave approx 1.5 years old. cooking dinner today, thought I smelled a strange smell and within 4 min. the exhaust came on and I can’t turn it off, food didn’t seem cooked with the proper times.
January 23rd, 2012 at 10:22 am
The light on my microwave stays on even when the door is closed and not running. The start button will not work.
January 28th, 2012 at 7:48 pm
I have a Kenmore Elite microwave model #721.66462500. I have had it for 4 years or so. I have had trouble in the past with it resetting itself for no apparent reason and I would have to set the clock constantly. Lately, it has been running…slow. Not sure how else to put it. It’s like it’s not getting enough electricity or something. The display flickers and a minute takes about a minute and a half to run its course. Even the beeps are long and slow. Any suggestions? It is a really nice, big microwave and I hate to just throw it out, but I am afraid that it is going to blow up or something! Thanks
January 30th, 2012 at 6:16 am
I set mine timer and it runs for about 30 seconds then shuts off and displays H97 on front panel.What is causing this?
February 9th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
Our Panasonic (NN-6470) microwave is about 9 years old, but now the control panel (timer, settings, etc.) is not working correctly. We press the timer buttons and then the start button and nothing happens, we keep pressing the starter button and eventually it does start, but then sometimes it will NOT start period until I turn off and on the circuit breakers that controls the kitchen appliances, then for awhile it works fine, but then it wont work again, and around and around we go again. Any suggestions?
February 12th, 2012 at 3:09 pm
My Panasonic - Inverter Microwave - Mfg Date: April 2001 Model # NN T990SA-F Has a smell to it only when it runs. It comes from the outside & smells “electrical”. It also buzzes constantly but not loudly while running. Could this be a fire hazard? Would you recommend: repair or replace? Thanks
February 15th, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Frigidaire - 2.2 CuFt Countertop Microwave
Model: FFCE2238LW i bout it last october it started to make these very loud popping noises when turned on on one or two buttons work on it should have it replaced.
February 19th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
I have an lg microwave.It’s about three yrs.old.I haven’t had any problems with it until today.When I turn it on it comes on then shuts off immediately.No noises no flashing lights or codes.Any ideas would be apprieciated.Thank you.
February 20th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Hi all - The lights under my microwave would come on and off after hitting the bottom a little, so it appeared to be a loose connection. After taking the lights out and checking the housing, etc. while the wiring harness was unplugged, I accidentally plugged the harness back in while a light (wire) was touching the stove burner. It crackled and now the microwave has no power. I have checked the outlet and the breaker and both are fine. My guess is a fuse, but not certain. Suggestions?
March 6th, 2012 at 10:31 am
My daughter set the microwave for 30 minutes instead of using the kitchen timer function and now it wont work at all. Am I out of luck? I have a Kenmore
March 8th, 2012 at 2:46 am
Whirlpool microwave model MH11605×2/0 over range. Display shows ‘DEMO’ and nothing will work. How do I cancel the DEMO mode? Thank you.
March 8th, 2012 at 3:59 am
I a whirlpool microwave model number# wmh2175xvq-1 , it’s a year and 4 months old it’s not heating everything else seems to work but it doesn’t heat , I unplugged it let it set for 5 minutes plug it back in no difference, could it be just a fuse ? at this point anything would help any other suggestions thanks
March 9th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I have a GE spacemaker jvm1650sh01. I heard a couple of pops and at first thought the dish had broken. It had not but my micro no longer heats. Any ideas?
March 12th, 2012 at 2:11 pm
I have a GE JVM1740DPBB purchased a little more than 1 year ago. when I put something in to heat it works, but none of the buttons on the touch pad work. If I open the door to stir what is in the microwave the buttons still don’t work after I close the door. If I unplug the Microwave and then plug it in, the touch pad works again just one time like it did before. Any ideas? Thank you
April 13th, 2012 at 10:44 pm
My emerson 900 watt (mw8999RD) starts making a buzzy and popping sound and then i see a small flame on the inside right. What is going on?
April 17th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
my microwave occasionally has sparks come out the back of it accompanied by terrifyingly loud bangs. I have cockroaches and live in a high rise apartment building. I usually just buy a new one when this happens as I fear it may explode or a fire will break out.
June 1st, 2012 at 11:21 pm
I have a Sharp Carousel Smart &Easy Touch Screen microwave and the touch screen display sometimes completely disappears. The light is still on the screen but all the numbers are gone. I can still touch where the numbers are supposed to be and that part works. What would make the display randomly not work? Sometimes lines will appear.
June 22nd, 2012 at 3:42 am
Samsung SMH7174WC runs, heats. But within 2 seconds of starting, the cooling fan drops to about 1/3 power. Everything else performs normally and the food heats normally. Could this be a high voltage capacitor problem?
July 5th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
I have GE Spacemaker. It turns on by itself. Happens most often when i am cooking on the stove top. But, has happened in the middle of the night.
July 5th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
I have GE Spacemaker. It turns on by itself. Happens most often when i am cooking on the stove top. But, has happened in the middle of the night. Model # jvm1440wh04
July 10th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
The clock works, lights come on, but nothing else. When I used it previously, it was steming up inside if you baked a potatoe. Frididaire professional series. Nothing fits the opening, so I need to fix this one. It is built in not above an oven. It was cooking and suddenly stopped. Door latches OK. Power is on since it lights inside and clock works.
July 30th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
We had installed an otr whirlpool microwave this past saturday and it stopped working 22 hours later. The display works but the fan, light, and heat does not work. It is a wmh2175xvb. A technician is supposed to come to check it out one day this week. Would like to know what is wrong with this microwave as a second opinion.
August 16th, 2012 at 5:08 am
I was checking the bulbs to find silicone holding both bulbs to their base but after I looked at the size of the bulb I put them back in and everything was fine. Then I looked at the second bulb and as I was putting it back in it turned on and then all the power went off. I unplugged it and took out both bulbs in case they were making a short in the system. Now, it’s completely dead and the plug to the microwave is fine and the circuit breaker didn’t trip or anything. - The microwave just went dead and nothing works now. Please help me find a reset button or something. I’m going to disconnect the whole thing for five minutes to let all the power drain and hopefully restart it to work again.
September 5th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Tried to set the clock, pressed set-up and the demo mode came on, now I can’t deactivate it, HELP.
October 10th, 2012 at 11:19 am
Model GH5184XP wheni push the cook time button it will not let me set a time but the presets do work and on the display it says preheat and the word pan so it is not going back to default when open the door or push cancel button , it there a way to reset the system , i tried to unplug it and reset it that way but it did not work ,everything but it stuck on the preheat mode ,thanks
November 18th, 2012 at 2:57 am
We have an over the stove Whirlpool m/w that is 7 years old. Not had a lick of problems until a few days ago. Went to turn off the 2 under cabinet lights and heard a ‘pop’. Now nothing works, clock, lights, fan, or microwave. 2 appliance repair guys said it sounded like a bad fuse. I pulled the control panel and there are 3 fusee (1 ceramic that sits vertically and 2 glass ones) that are encased in plastic holders and lie horizontally. I pulled the first glass one and it is fine, wire is not broken and ohmmeter at appliance store shows it’s fine. Pulled the ceramic one and it is also good. Almost afraid to pull the last glass one since if it also turns out good..what could the issue be???
November 19th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Whirlpool Over Stove F7 issues - Runs- no heat then F7. model GH5184
I have this issue too. It may sound stupid, but does this happen when the unit is really cold… like in the winter and early morning? Mine is an over-the-stove unit and warming up the microwave with the gas stove makes it work. Open the door too to warm the innards. Forget Whirlpool Factory repair. They are morons who farm this stuff out to incompetants. Hope this works for you.
Bill
November 20th, 2012 at 5:55 am
Bill - appreciate your reply. However, I discovered that the 3rd fuse is not a glass one but also ceramic (though smaller than the other ceramic one). Took it to the appliance repair place and it was found to be bad. A new one has been ordered and should be in this Wednesday. Hopefully, should do the trick.
December 4th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Hi - I have a Panasonic Inverter GD566 - the problem I have is that the microwave runs for about 30 seconds and then turns off - The light goes off but sounds continues until I turn it off from the main socket. Can anyone help on this matter?
December 30th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
I have a Goldstar mv1604st overhead microwave. The display is stuck on “Select Start or Power lever 0:07″. However, nothing on the keypad seems to work. I try holding down the stop (lock) button to take off a child safety lock if it is activated and that doesn’t help either. I have unplugged it for over 24 hours (hoping to “reset” it) and when I plug it back in the same message come up. Any suggestions?
January 1st, 2013 at 5:13 pm
My Maytag Over Range microwave quit working - wont come on at all. The outlet works and no breakers were blown. 2 days ago I noticed moisture in the door after boiling a bunch of water. The moisture is gone but still not coming on. Help!
January 8th, 2013 at 12:38 am
We have a panasonic over the range microwave model number NNS255WF it has stopped working and we suspect we have blown a fuse. We don’t know where the fuse is so we can replace it any help would be great.
January 28th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
My panasonic micrwave inverter stays on for less than a min. Then I get H98 on my screen. Is that something that can be repaired at home? THANKS
March 18th, 2013 at 11:07 pm
I have a GE Microwave, it made a noise and then stopped working. I replaced both fuses, I was able to reset the clock, but when I attempted to use it, it did the same thing over again and stopped working.
Model - JVM1850sh06
April 21st, 2013 at 8:51 pm
2005 Maytag microwave started to make grinding nose and smoke poured out . Fire dept called lots of excitement no damage to house or Microwave. Controals work but you can smell something inside burned up. Nice looking unit would like to fix but dont know if its worth it. What do you think? Thank You DON Z.
April 22nd, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Bought a used GE microwave. I’ve only had it for a week. It worked fine until yesterday. When it is off, meaning plugged in but no amount of time has been entered, it makes the sound like it is on and heating. However when opening the door it stops. When you actually do put in an amount of time the light turns on, glass spins, everything works. It is only when it is at “rest” that it makes the vent sound like it’s on. I have to keep it unplugged. Can I fix this myself?
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