Hotpoint RVM1325BW Microwave Oven - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

the magnetron is not a tube,looks more like a finned box with 2 wires attached to it comming from a capacitor which could hold high voltage,and the fuse is attached to a small filter board right where the cord comes in

Most major manufacturers supply manuals online so if you were to log on to the manufacturer's web site, you may be pleasantly surprised as usually, if available, one is able to download, by model number, Customer Instruction Manuals, Dealer Network for spare part supplies as required.

The information is normally free of charge.

I hope this helps.

YOU WANT TO CHECK POWER FIRT AT THE OUTLET MAKE SURE YOU STILL HAVE 120 VOLTS THERE.. IF SO AND PLUG IS GOOD ON 98% OF THE MICROWAVES OUT THERE IS A 20 AMP fuse located in control panel of unit... check there with the power disconnected and may have a blown fuse...if that is good you most likely have a blown control on unit ...
hopw this helps good luck...

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The issue can be due to either a bad keypad or the control itself has gone bad. Please tell me its complete error code, you can also take it apart and blow some air on the control to check if it solves the issue. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

Unplug the microwave oven and get a needlenose plier and a flashlight. Wear some hand protection since you are working with broken glass.

Most of the bulbs I have seen are screw thread mounts.

For the bulb with the broken glass, use the needlenose plier and try to find the screw thread for the bulb. It should be screwed in to the lamp socket of the microwave. Carefully grab a hold of the outer edge of the bulbs screw thread and turn it counterclockwise to loosen it from the base. You may only be able to turn it a quarter turn before letting go of the bulb's thread and getting a grip on a new position to continue turning. Inch your way to remove the broken bulb's thread.

If the other bulb still lights up, I'd leave it alone.

need part number for hotpoint rvm1325bw 002 door handle

This symptom would lead me to believe the high voltage relay contacts on the control board are bad.

The cost is about $135.00 for the control.

Let me know if you need instructions on how to replace it.

HI. in most cases, this will lead to a failed Heating device(magnetron tube).It would be wise to check the Magnetron cutoff fuse to be sure of its integrity. if the fuse is blown, simply replace it. if the fuse continues to show continuity, replace the magnetron.

(((The fuse is located inside the unit along side the blower)))

Assuming this is indeed your correct model number, I did not see any reference to the word "MUTE" in the manual! If you don't have the manual, you can download it in PDF format here: http://tinyurl.com/yjmhbq If you actually have a different model number, please reply to this post with your correct model. GE/Hotpoint probably directed you to press the "HELP" key and see if there is a useful option in the help menus. I would suggest diconnecting the power from the oven via the cord or breaker for a few minutes, then plugging it back in. Sometimes they sort of get their brains scrambled and neds a good reset. If that doesn't fix it, I would suspect trouble with your control panel. We repair the control panels for $32.50 nationwide, but your take on typical in-home service and replacement costs are pretty accurate. I would wonder if an excessive amount of moisture may have gotten into the controls... That can happen when you boil on the stove top without having the hood / exhaust fan running. It can also occur if one sprays a cleaner directly on the keypad instead of just wiping it with a soft, damp cloth. But that can often be repaired, too. Once you've digested this information, fel fre to post back and we can take it from there.

google your Hotpoint model number include parts, Dowsil is approved but is price prohibitive.

Could be a faulty control knob.

Yes you do indeed need a new door. The door is a complete safety unit and access to the microwave.

27 Litres

There is a chip that controls TOTAL operation of the microwave, sounds like it malfunctioned. It actually sound like the entire board has malfunctioned. good luck https://www.6ya.com/mrmmike

Many microwaves have similar issues. Usually, (not always) only the light is on and the fan is running, not the section that produces the microwaves. This problem can be caused by the door switches that are out of alignment or a defective control board.

Most microwave diodes will work just fine from system to system. The most common ones I use are rated at 550ma. When you check your old diode what made you think it was bad? They are such a high rating you will not get a reading on it with a regular ohm meter. Mostly on HV rectifiers if it is not shorted ( Zero Ohms) it is probably good. If you have no high voltage then substitute it and see if you do get high voltage, then you know it was open. Follow the video and give it a try.

"F3" means you have a shorting membrane keypad. I regularly repair these controllers and details are here. If you have other questions, it's best to follow up with me directly. (FixYa does not notify us directly when follow-ups are posted, so we have to log in to the site to see them.) - William E. Miller, AS-EET [email protected] http://www.microwavecontrol.com Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide "Recycling by repairing since 1982"

None to my knowledge, but common faults include keypad failure (may show error code "F3") and cooktop light failure, both of which can be affordably repaired. (See link below) For more free DIY and other help & advice, feel free to contact me via my site below. Please include FULL model number*, FCC ID number*, + detailed symptom information. ( * on the tag in cooking cavity or around door frame or control frame or on back) William E. Miller, AS-EET http://www.microwavecontrol.com Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide "Recycling by repairing since 1982"

JX-81J is the microwave recirculating charcoal filter for several models of GE and Hotpoint microwaves. The installation instructions will be available from the manufacturer with the model number of the microwave itself. One microwave that uses this filter is the RVM1535MMSA . See http://products.geappliances.com/ApplProducts/Dispatcher?REQUEST=HPSPECPAGE&Sku=RVM1535MMSA#tab1_ for all of the details on this microwave. The owner's manual, http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=39-40541-1.pdf , shows the installation of the filter on page 34. The guide for installing the microwave above the range is http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=39-40425.pdf . If you have a different microwave, add a comment with that model number. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

It may be a bad connection on the fuse holder, an intermittent fuse, a bad connection on one of the thermostats or elsewhere, or a bad connection on the control circuit board. If you want to contact me privately with the model number, I can give you or a friend free DIY troubleshooting help and I also do microwave control circuit board repairs. For more free DIY and other help and advice, feel free to contact me via my site. Always include your FULL model number*, FCC ID number*, and detailed symptom information. * from the tag in the cooking cavity or elsewhere on the oven (or send a clear photo of tag) William E. Miller, AS-EET http://www.microwavecontrol.com Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide "Recycling by repairing since 1982"