Hotpoint Microwave Ovens - Page 6 - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals

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I hope this helps.

I have the exact same problem, did you ever figure out how to fix it?

Hi,

Look for a couple of screws in the floor of the cabinet above the microwave...
They maybe sunk down into the wood a bit so you will have to look hard to find them...
Have someone else support the weight of the microwave while you turn the screws loose...they may be very long, so you may want to use a screw gun or electric drill to turn them out...
Then tilt the front of the micro wave down and lift the back up and off of the back mounting plate...
Then you can remove the mounting plate also...
Oh. Make sure you have unplugged it first...

heatman101

AS the fan usually is wired in paralell with the element. I supect the element has failed.

contact electrician only the job can only done be whose more knowledge of electrical instruments

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....Microwave Oven Basic Troubleshooting Tipsheatman101

Dead appliance, power on wall outlet.

YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT!

Attempt this only if you are competent.

If your appliance has absolutely no functions at all, remove it from the mains supply, remove the case and see where the mains lead goes in to the appliance and follow the cable until you find the main fuse.
ONLY USE THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE TO REPLACE IT.
The usual cause of this fuse failure is the door switches are contaminated or sticking. Check the door switches before putting power back on to the appliance.
Hope this helps.

if everything else is working but the heating portion then your problem is most likely going to be either a bad magnetron on unit or a thermal cutoff on the magnetron... the way to access the magnetron is unplug unit and remove touch pad.. located behind touchpad you will see a square device approx. 3 inches by 3 inches and there should be a limit switch attached to the unit... remove wires and test limit switch using a meter. it should be closed and give contuinity through it... if not it is bad.. if it does then most likely the magnetron has failed ...good luck to you ..the magnetron is general a expensive part compared to the prices of the unit...

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Please tell me its make and model# and get back to me with a detailed question.

Kevin

Sounds like loose/burned wiring at the plug or spur unit .Check mains feed

unplug your microwave for a few min. plug back in.

Dead appliance, power on wall outlet.

YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT!

Attempt this only if you are competent.

If your appliance has absolutely no functions at all, remove it from the mains supply, remove the case and see where the mains lead goes in to the appliance and follow the cable until you find the main fuse.
ONLY USE THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE TO REPLACE IT.
The usual cause of this fuse failure is the door switches are contaminated or sticking. Check the door switches before putting power back on to the appliance.
Hope this helps.

number shows on display and it will not work

Does the microwave come up with an error code such as F3 for example? you stated it runs 2 seconds and shuts down it could be an indicator of a bad magnetron or a bad keypad controller problem, either way you would be further ahead replacing it in favor of a new one

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....

Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

heatman101

The oven probably has a bad interlock monitor switch, one of several switches in a microwave that are operated by the door latches. The switch is wired so the fuse will blow if you try to run the oven with the door open, and it isn't operating properly when you close the door. As soon as the oven kicks on the power to the magnetron tube, the microwave source, the fuse blows. The switch may have been damaged if the door was slammed, or it's just a mechanical failure. It's not an expensive part, but any microwave repair involving the door should be done by a professional because of safety concerns, so you will have some labor cost to add in. It shouldn't cost as much as a new oven to make this repair, though, so it's probably worth fixing.

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F3 on a GE / Hotpoint microwave means you have a shorting membrane keypad.
Warning: If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.

Please leave it unplugged or leave the door open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running unattended until it is repaired,.

I suggest that you seek assistance to a qualified technician since this is not a DIY job unless you have experience on this kind of problem. Here's the guide on how to replace it. Please proceed with caution.

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With the greatest respect, the UK have not used DC mains supply since the 1950's. There is no possitive and negative anymore. We use alternating current.
The cable fixing that model of cooker must be red/black and earth.
I advise you get an electrician to connect it for you.

Switch off the power and place all the contents in a thick bage inside a large cardboard box, to keep it cold. Place a tray to catch the thawed ice in the apropriate place and wait.
When defrosted, wipe the surfaces down with an antibacterial liquid/spray of food grade quality and switch the power back on. Replace the frozen food, after checking the date codes, in the freezer

Think you hold button for around 10secs should do the job...........