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Hotpoint RVM1435 Microwave Oven - Page 5 Questions & Answers
The door wont stay shut,
The door is probably out of adjustment. Remove it from the power source.
Remove the top cover and examine the door catch housing. There usually are a couple of screws clamping this in place, loosen the screws, shut the door and tighten the screws.
Finaly, check the hinge for clearance, (No more than 1/10th inch), and adjust as needed.
Hope that helps.
The unit made a big pop sound and now it won't
This could be 3 things depending on the model.
1. Internal fuse has blown
2. Capacitor within the microwave has blown
3. Magnatron coil has gone open circuit.
If it was a *really* big pop, then it's most likely to be the capacitor.
Do not open the machine unless you feel confident enough to discharge the main capacitor and ground it to the chassis before performing any work as it will hold a charge for a considerable time even after the device is turned off at the mains.
If the internal fuse has blown, then this can be replaced however it may indicate another problem with the HT power supply side of the circuit.
Oven tabel is tuning and
Your mag tube (what does all the heating) is shot. On average this will cost 180-280 to have fixed. Might be better to replace this one
On the inside of the door of my microwave front
The metal mesh is a filter screen to keep the microwaves in the oven while letting you see the food. The plastic sheet that's peeling off is meant to keep that screen clean. It's not supposed to be removed, since then food can get into the holes in the screen. A buildup of foods can lead to overheating and burn the paint and possibly damage the door. It should be replaced.
The part number is WB36X10068. A Google search turned up several sources.
Here's one, but there are others. The new sheet has the adhesive applied, you just peel off the protective film and stick it in place. Clean the door inner surface first so the new sheet will stick firmly.
Good luck with the repair, and thanks for using Fixya!
Inside Microwave is Hot
Hi,
What you noticed is perfectly normal...
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Flashing F3
F3 on a GE / Hotpoint
microwave means you have a shorted membrane keypad.
On these models, the membrane keypad is not available as a separate part,
so you would have to order the control panel frame assembly which comes
with a new keypad.In this case, you simply move your circuit board into the new frame. That is a simple do-it-yourself job.You can get it here and also find helpful exploded views.At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
Then you unplug the keypad (as per the photo below) and move the circuit board into your frame.
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Some connectors on the relays may have a lock:
Turntable spins, all lights are on, but it will
Chances are that the magnetron has gone out. If a fuse was blown, you wouldn't have power. If you run it by an appliance repair center, they could tell you if the magnetron was out, and how much it would be to replace it.
I had a couple like this, and it was the magnetron both times.
Door handle broke off
bru the front internal cover snaps off. you need to stick a screw driver in the edges and pry it apart being very careful to not snap it or bend the outta metal frame undo the handles screws and replace as before but in reverse
good luck
Microwave light and fan goes off until door is slapped.
This seems to be a defective door/interlock switch. There is a minimum of three interlock switches inside the oven that operate by the catches on the door. By opening the door or slapping it you are causing the to make connection.
15A breaker tripping; Is this the right size
The breaker is sized according to the size of the wire used in the circuit. The breakers task is to protect the wire from an over current.
The allowed sizes are
#14 wire .... 15 amp breaker
#12 wire ..... 20 amp breaker
#10 wire .. 30 amp breaker
To check if the oven and circuit are compatable .. run an extension for the oven to an outlet outside the kitchen and see if it holds.
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Wattage Power
Unfortunately, the old
owner's manual doesn't say, but you can do a test to see what its heating power is:
MICROWAVE HEATING POWER
TEST
The
following test will provide a suitably accurate measurement of the
output power of any microwave oven. Variations or errors in performing
this test will produce uncertain results. If the line voltage (from the
electrical outlet) is low, the magnetron output will be correspondingly
low.
Equipment needed:
- Microwave safe
container with 1000 mL (1 Liter) gradation.
- Fahrenheit or
centigrade thermometer
Procedure:
Pour
exactly 1000 mL (1 Liter) of cool tap water into the container. Using
the thermometer, stir the water, then measure and record the
temperature. For accurate results the water should be about 60 degrees
F (20 degrees C).
Place the container on
the center of the
oven cooking shelf (do not leave the thermometer in the container and
remove any metal racks), and heat the water (at full power) for 63
seconds. Use the second hand of a watch, not the oven timer.
After
the heating time is completed, immediately remove the container, stir
the water, re-measure and record the temperature of the heated water.
Subtract the starting
water temperature (step 2) from the ending water temperature (step 3)
to obtain the temperature rise.
To
determine the output power in watts, multiply the total temperature
rise by a factor of 38.75 if you're using a Fahrenheit thermometer or
by 70 if you're using a centigrade thermometer.
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F3 code on display
F3 on a GE / Hotpoint
microwave means you have a shorted membrane keypad.
If and when an oven
is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and
can result in a fire.
So until it is repaired,
please leave it unplugged or leave the door
open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running
unattended.
Feel free to contact me directly (and
please include your full model number from the tag in or on the
unit) for a free estimate and free tips & do-it-yourself advice.
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