Amana Microwave Ovens - Page 2 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

open it disconnect fan and put a 9v battery across leads if it works it a mainboard ploblem. if it doersnt probs need to nuy a new fan. its a standard test u can do on most fans in laptops etc..

It could be a circuit board issue, and I regularly repair those. Please contact me directly for full details since FIxYa doesn't always inform us of follow-up questions. Remind me of the full model number and FCC ID number from the tag and your detailed symptoms. - William E. Miller, AS-EET [email protected] http://www.MicrowaveControl.com Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide "Recycling by repairing since 1982"

Hi, one of the most common reasons why the turntable won't rotate is that the microwave isn't clean. The turntable guide and carousel can get sticky, preventing the turntable from properly moving. If you have built-on food particles or liquids, fill a bowl with 2 or 3 cups of water and 1 tsp. of liquid detergent and lemon. Run the microwave for about 3 minutes. Clean the microwave with a cloth, including the base of the turntable, guide, carousel grooves and microwave base. Your microwave turntable won't rotate if the grooves on the base of the turntable do not sit right on the carousel. Also, check the position of the turntable guide. Place the guide directly under the turntable. Remove the turntable, and then reposition it into the carousel grooves.
Motor The carousel motor is located beneath the base plate of the microwave. If the carousel isn't turning at all, check the motor. Disconnect the microwave from the power source, and remove the turntable, guide and base plate. Try turning the motor to see if it's just stuck. If it doesn't turn freely after a few seconds, examine the motor to see if it's burned out or corroded. Use an ohmmeter to see if the motor has continuity. If not, you must replace the motor.
Bushings The drive bushings are plastic components that sit underneath the cooking plate. Remove the plate, and examine the bushings. Use a magnifying glass if necessary to see if any debris is caught in the plastic. Clean the bushings, and reinsert the plate. Turn the microwave on to see if it rotates. If the bushings are extremely worn or if some of the plastic is broken off, you need to replace it, which is a complicated repair for consumers. Contact a service technician for assistance.

Unplug the unit or shut all power off to unit and then restore power as this should solve your problem.

I'm sorry, I don't have an answer, but my radarange also began this odd behavior about a month ago... my son is a mechanic has almost forbade me to use it, stating he gets a headache everytime he opens it.... Once the range stops cooking, I open the microwave to get the food out, and the range immediately turns back on, lights on, and carousel turning! I have NO IDEA if the microwaves are engaged at this point???!!! But suppose I need to find out ASAP!

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Sounds like the "start" button has worn out. Sorry to say the keyboard parts for this model are no longer available. Part number is AP4247481. If you or someone you know are very clever at fixing things you could probably put in a different press button (press to make switch) or even possibly fix the keypad, but these days the recommended answer is to get a new machine, sorry. Or find a used one. Note that the capacitor inside the case can hold enough charge to be hazardous to life under some circumstances so don't open it up if you don't know what not to touch! Not worth the risk. I wish you good luck finding one you like :)

The Magnetron is shorted most likely, the most cost effective thing to do is replace the oven.

check if it heats through a different outlet by its self if not element is shot but if it works you need a better electrician unfortunately because you might have a new fire hazard with incorrect wiring but thats really only way to find out