20 Most Recent DCS MO-24-SS Microwave Oven Questions & Answers

Assuming the turntable, inside light, and internal cooling fan all work when you press "Start" to cook, then I would suspect a bad magnetron, or a bad connection at the "FA" terminal of the magnetron.If one or more of those three items do not work when you hit "Start", the I would suspect a bad door switch or mount.The DCS MO24SS is essentially a rebranded Sharp R-530E-series microwave with different cosmetics and a higher price.The service manual for the Sharp model is here.The internal Sharp parts in the manual will interchange, but not the external cosmetic parts.You can order Sharp parts from Encompass here.

Only way out is to use good glue with a reenforced welding to strengthen the tab which will stand the strain. the other option is to replace the whole unit if the spare can be found or if this can be sourced from an old set.

In most cases it can be repaired for $39.95. Details are here.

you just try to re seat the connector of the led to the main board corrosion usually create this kind of problem clean the contacts using a cotton buds moistened with an alcohol or you can use a contact cleaner (windex) you can buy it at your local hardware or electrical supply.

The flash is usually caused by metal either being placed inside of micro or the interior surface might have chipped enamel exposing the metal underneath. Make sure no metal materials are placed inside while using and that the interior surface is in good condition.

Just go to your machanic or the nearest waveguide selling shops

This sounds like the inner lining is coming off and alloying the metal interior to spark. You will need to repair the liner and this should fix your problem.

Main fuse is under outer cover Its a large ceramic fuse and costs about $30

Some of the brand the serial no. are located in bottom area.

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:.

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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Replace. Microwaves are cheap.