It sounds like the door is out of alignment with the cabinet. The latch assembly may also be damaged. Do not operate until these issues have been addressed. A door that doesn't line up properly can allow microwave energy to leak past the door.
SOURCE: keypad counts down; but no cooking
j..first, I'd check the internal fuse on this unit. It sounds like it is blown. Alternatively, you might have blown a thermosensor if you don't have a fuse. Generally, they are found clamped in sheet metal attached to the side of the oven in the control area. They are usually the size of a dime in diameter and about 3/8 inch thick with two plug ins. With the power off, have a look at it using a tester. It should have continuity...if not replace it. No tester? Remove both plugs, and connect them using a paper clip and tape up. Plug in and try it. If it works...replace the sensor...never operate without one!
SOURCE: TIMER COUNTS DOWN, MICROWAVE DOES NOT TURN ON
To actons2 - This
is usually caused by either a bad door switch or a loose door switch
mount, which are pretty simple problems to fix.
Even though a door
switch clicks, it may still be bad inside.
Door switch
or mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door or by opening
the
door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.
There are
plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and
onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.
The screws on these
mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be
activated properly.
Sometimes it's
a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just
out of position. This tab
can be hard to see, since it is under the
bottom edge of the switch.
If the switch mount is broken, it's usually more economical and
safer to add a dab or two of hot glue to the mount to secure the
switch. Let it cool for about 30 minutes before using.
One test that sometimes
helps is to
gently lift up (and/or push down) on the door or handle as you try to
start it. If it works or tries to work, then it's a door switch mount
or
door alignment issue.
If you or someone you
know decide to look
into it, we have critical information on safety, disassembly and door
switches at our site, and our link is at our listing here on
FixYa:.
You can find helpful
exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model
number here.
There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control
panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very
helpful when troubleshooting & testing.
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.
If you only need a
switch, you can order a universal type here for $5 postpaid.
If you think the problem
is on the control panel, we repair these nationwide by mail
for $39.95 postpaid in most cases in about a week or so.
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Note to Austin8181 - Your problem is not quite the same.
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SOURCE: my salton microwave stopped working
Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....
Microwave Oven Basic Troubleshooting Tips
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5508031-microwave_oven_basic_troubleshooting
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SOURCE: Microwave Oven EM-804T
When I opened up the microwave cover, noticed that the door latch mechanism was worn and not holding up the interlock switch. A thick piece of tape on the worn piece of plastic and microwave was back to working (I had symptom of the timer counting down without the microwave turning on)
SOURCE: clock still counts down, lights work, turn table
This is almost always a bad bottom door switch or its mount.
We have the service manual and have uploaded it to our site here to help you.
See these text files for more help:
http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/mwd/safety.txt
http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/mwd/disassembly.txt
http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/mwd/doorsw.txt
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number from the tag on the oven here.
We're happy
to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating
of our answer.
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