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Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.

Oven temperature sensor open

Check oven temperature sensor, should be ~1100 ohms at room temperature. If too high or low, replace oven temperature sensor

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Oven temperature sensor open

Check oven temperature sensor, should be ~1100 ohms at room temperature. If too high or low, replace oven temperature sensor

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PF means power failure, to resolve this issue take a hair dryer and with the unit unplugged and the control apart blow air on the electronic part of the control. If the issue returns then the control board should be replaced. Hope this helps...

Daniel

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The problem is most likely the magnetron "that heats food" and is breaking down. There are two other parts of concern, the high voltage diode, and capacitor that tie into the high voltage grid to work together. Depending on parts and labor will determine the final outcome of cost.

I am not aware that there are any filters in microwave ovens. Please clarify, thank you.

This is usually a bad bottom door switch.

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http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/mwd/disassembly.txt
http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/mwd/doorsw.txt

It sounds like the magnetron may have either failed or is not being supplied with the extremely high voltage required to run it.
Make sure the !!!!capacitor is discharged!!!!! before attempting any sort of repair.
Check the door interlock switches first then the high voltage diode with either an AVO model 8 on high resistance range for short circuit, the feed fuse on the primary of the high voltage transformer and then finally, the magnetron is best checked by substitution.
Hope that helps.

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F3 error in your unit means shorted key panel (touch pad assembly) and is displayed when a shorted key panel is detected continuously over 60 seconds. Try to blow some air on the touch pad assembly, if this won't work then replacing the keypad is recommended repair. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

well its likley to be the magnatron (my have spelt that wrong) packed up or burnt out,,,if it is,dump it as its just not worth fixing

dont trip the breaker

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THat usually points to no outflow of water. Possibly a blockage or a failed pump.

There are few parts that will cause the microwave to fail, the high voltage diode, "opens/shorts" or the high voltage capacitor becomes defective, one of the more common failures is the magnetron, "heats food" and the least likely is the high voltage transformer that drives the magnetron. It will need to be checked to determine the faulty part or parts.

Hi,

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

Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

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It sounds like the magnetron may have either failed or is not being supplied with the extremely high voltage required to run it.
Make sure the !!!!capacitor is discharged!!!!! before attempting any sort of repair.
Check the door interlock switches first then the high voltage diode with either an AVO model 8 on high resistance range for short circuit, the capacitor can fail and go short circuit, the feed fuse on the primary of the high voltage transformer and then finally, the magnetron is best checked by substitution.
Hope that helps.

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The issue can be due to either a bad keypad or the control itself has gone bad. Please tell me its complete error code, you can also take it apart and blow some air on the control to check if it solves the issue. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

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

Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

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Call a qualified electrician.