20 Most Recent Sunbeam SBM6500W Microwave Oven Questions & Answers

Here's the overview on fuse blows:If the fuse blows as soon as you plug the oven in the wall, or when you open the door, the problem is likely with the door switches.If the fuse blows as soon as you hit START, then it's likely that you have a shorted high-voltage capacitor.If the fuse blows a few seconds after you hit START, then it's likely that you have an overheating / shorting high-voltage transformer.If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, troubleshooting info, door switch info, etc. at our site: http://www.microwavecontrol.com

What usually breaks is the door open lever.

On a counter top model, the outer cover will need to be removed to diagnose and repair this. On an over-the-range model, only the control panel needs to be removed.

Please unplug the oven first.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

Once it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should open.

To order parts, refer to the Sunbeam number in your manual.

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The problem is most likely a intermittent keypad control board, but it would be a good idea to call in a professional to verify that.

You can try to go to Patrick Industeries for parts, that is where we get our sunbeams from.

go to "Appliance Parts Pro's" web-site they got it or they'll find it for you if its still available

You can try taking out the battery for 45 minutes to clear the code. Works on most phones.

There could be a problem with your microwaves switchboard.Or the wiring connection is not good and causes it to heat up and causes the fuse to trip and then has the power shut off for your microwave.

Unplug microwave, open top, "several screws" look to where the keypad is, behind that you should see the control board, mounted you should see a round black device may be a speaker or pizza buzzer, verify that is sound.