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My frigidaire microwave fan turned on by it self. Won't turn off. Blowing air above Microwave

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Is this microwave a counter top model or is it mounted above a stove in place of a vent hood?
If the latter, then there may be a wall switch somewhere you haven't noticed that controls the exhaust fan--or it might be thermostatically controlled to come on when the stove is giving off a lot of heat.
On the other hand, if it's a counter top model, then there's something wrong in the microwave's control panel.

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Try unplugging it for a few seconds or turning off the circut breaker to it. This usually resets the unit.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009

SOURCE: frigidaire microwave gallery series turntable is not turning

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 17, 2009

SOURCE: I have a Frigidaire microwave model FMV156DBB. The

check with frigidaire for a recall on this unit other than that the main control board has to be replaced

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 04, 2009

SOURCE: microwave model KHMS155LSS-3 turns self on

I had the same problem with the same model of KitchenAid Microwave. KitchenAid customer service will act like they never heard of the problem, although if you google it, you will find that this is a very common problem. Ask to be transferred to the safety department. After more than 6 months of complaining and several repair attempts (they replaced control panel and switches), KitchenAid finally gave me a full refund. This is a serious safety defect for which they have no fix. The product needs to be recalled, and I am willing to testify that KitchenAid was criminally negligent when this product finally causes a house fire and possibly serious injury or death.

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  • Posted on Mar 27, 2011

SOURCE: Frigidaire microwave not heating

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with yourMicrowave Oven....

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 30, 2011

SOURCE: Frigidaire Microwave Fan won't shut off plmv169dcd

Had the same issue, leave Microwave unplugged for 30 minutes and then plug back in. My fax stopped blowing and now fucntions 100% normal again HI/LO / OFF

Best of Luck!!! :)

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