Interior bulb blew. Replace the bulb and microwave does not heat. Removed the bulb and microwave heats. Is this a socket problem?
SOURCE: Microwave won't heat food.
This would be under warranty, so Maytag should take care of it for you: http://maytag.com/support/index.jsp
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SOURCE: Maytag Microwave model#MMV5186AA
Typically, no heating of food, indicates a bad Magnetron (tube) or associated components. The oven can be repaired. Magnetrons are not hard to replace and can be ordered online through MCM electronics www.mcmelectronics .
However, due to the dangers of high-voltage within the unit, I would recommend taking the unit to a repair center.
Look in the manual to see what the warranty says. See if there is any information regarding the magnetron or parts. You may be able to get it repaired for free parts, less labor.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance to you.
Good Luck,
- Jim
SOURCE: My Maytag MMV4205 Microwave Oven runs but does not heat
With the symptoms you
have, I would most strongly suspect a shorted high voltage rectifier
diode or a bad magnetron, or a loose and possibly corroded connection on the magnetron's terminal.
The diode is a fairly
cheap fix, and the mag will cost more.
If you or someone you
know
decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and
disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.
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.
If you don't find yours, or if you want to look at it without disassembling the oven, you can download it here.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety
warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html (if it's not shorted, it's
probably okay)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/xformer.html
You can usually find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.
We're happy
to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating
of our answer.
SOURCE: light on microwave is not working
probably bad socket or contacts heres link to manual if you need it http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/8112P296-60.PDF
SOURCE: Maytag MMV5156AAS Microwave won't heat and has hum/buzz.
A failed diode isn't the most common failure, but it happens. And sometimes it's due to bad magnetron or a bad connection.
If the capacitor fails, it almost always shorts, which results in a blown fuse whenever you hit "Start" to run the microwave.
The magnetron on this model should have a 5-year warranty, in case that's relevant. Your owner's manual is here.
We have
the service / repair manual for this model and have uploaded it to our
site here to help you.
It will give you safety info, step by step help in disassembly, troubleshooting tips, and part numbers.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety
warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html
(if it's not shorted or burned, it's
probably okay)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/xformer.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/cap_test.html
There
should also be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.
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.
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts here.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your
thoughtful rating of our answer.
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