20 Most Recent Electrolux ICON Built-In Microwave Oven Questions & Answers

Unfortunately, your "bad experience" is normal. Sorry 'bout that. I personally would look at "Consumer's Reports " magazine and buy one of their top-rated model, and then hope for the best. I also buy from yard-sales and second-hand stores, so if you do not pay much for a used one, you have not lost much if it fails quickly. God bless your efforts.

One of door interlock microswitch is faulty. Dado

A microwave oven uses a device called a magnetron. Driven by a Gunn Diode this device can generate insane amounts of Microwave radiation. They also use VHT (Very high voltage) in the order of thousands of volts to energise the circuitry. In short they can be lethal, that is... unless you enjoy being cooked by being steam broiled from the inside out of course?So you can understand my trepidation when you have to ask how to fix it on an support forum. If you are happy with ripping a $30 piece of equipment to bits to repair it and potentially not having any more children then it sounds like the power supply or rectification unit is failed. If you're luck there will be an internal fuse which has got tired and popped, if not its probably a bin job as the parts are not easy to get and when you can get them they are almost more expensive that buying a whole new unit.

The door hinges may need adjusted/replaced.

try unplugging it for a few minutes, it should reset

Some of the handles have a cover like that you pop off and then there are the screws. good luck hope you have this kind.

This is caused by one of two problems, the most likely more common is a bad magnetron, or the high voltage transformer that drives the magnetron is defective. To repair either issue would not be cost effective "more costly" replacement "best option"

Thanks for posting the model number. It makes all the difference.

On this model, that would be a failing bottom door switch, or the mount for that switch.

See this helpful file on door switch diagnosis and replacement.

This is usually caused by opening the door while it's cooking instead of hitting the "Stop" pad first.

In some rare cases, it may go out of alignment due to slamming, but, it's probably not an adjustment.

You can find helpful exploded views and order parts here.

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You will need to replace the defective door switch. The part number is: 5304440026

Take it in for repair. Could be a micro-switch, but could be main board, or magnetron. https://www.fixya.com/support/r29874712-repairing_microwave_ovens ..

Unplug the microwave or turn off the power to the microwave at the breaker. Locate the vent on your microwave. It is usually located on the front, side, or bottom of the machine. Remove the screws holding the vent panel in place and take off the panel. Lift off the vent panel of the microwave and set it aside. Locate the box that holds the halogen light. Loosen and remove the screws that hold the cover of the box in place. Remove the cover to access the light bulb. Carefully remove the old light bulb and replace it with a new one of similar wattage. Replace the cover and screw it back in place. Reattach the vent panel and screw it back in place. Your user manual ought explain this in detail if you are unsure.

You can't, because they are so dangerous to work on. The makers don't publish them. https://www.fixya.com/support/r29874712-repairing_microwave_ovens ..

NO. The insides are baked on powder coat. If you paint it, you might as well throw it away. The paint can catch fire, even after it is dry.

Hello,

Does the microwave heat? if it heats, read further but if it doesn't heat, please let me know.

Investigate these three areas if your microwave makes a buzzing/humming sound and doesn't heat.

Power Diode

A diode is an electronic component that readily passes current in one direction only and blocks the flow of current in the opposing direction. If your microwave's diode has become defective, your microwave will not heat and you will hear a buzzing noise. Test the diode to determine if this is the cause of your problem. Replace it if it is defective.

Testing a diode

NOTE: Before you test your diode, make sure your microwave is unplugged, and that you discharge the microwave's capacitor.

Whether it is shorted or open, a defective diode will most likely show some sign of defect. Defective diodes will usually emit an electrical burning smell, signifying its defectiveness. Also, it may have split in two, or it may exhibit a burned crack, or possibly even a blistered spot.

A shorted diode is indicated by a loud humming noise from the high voltage transformer, and no heat produced when a cook cycle is initiated. Whereas little or no heat produced in your microwave, with an absence of a humming noise is indicative of an open diode. In either case, the diode has to be replaced.

With your microwave unplugged, and your capacitor discharged, use extreme caution to remove the lead that leads to the capacitor. You can leave the ground connection attached. The side of the diode that goes to the ground is usually marked with a dot, stripe, or arrow. Set your ohmmeter to R x 10,000 or higher. Touch the positive meter probe to the anode and the negative meter probe to the cathode to measure the resistance across the diode terminals. Remember that the cathode is on the side that goes to the ground, which is often marked by a dot, stripe, or an arrow.

A normal diode, that is a non-defective diode, will read anywhere from 50,000 to 200,000 ohms. Differences in microwave make and model account for this large range in resistance readings.

Reverse the meter probes and measure resistance while touching the positive probe to the cathode and the negative probe to the anode. Reversing the probes like this should result in a reading of infinity. Unless a bleeder resistor is present. The presence of a bleeder resistor would produce a reading of the value of the resistor.

High Voltage Capacitor

A capacitor is an electrical device which stores electricity. A defective capacitor may be why your microwave is not heating but you are hearing a buzzing or humming noise. The capacitor will have to be tested to determine if this is the cause of your problem. A defective capacitor will have to be replaced before your microwave will work again. Make sure you discharge the capacitor before you test it, though.

Magnetron

A defective magnetron is the third possible cause of why your microwave is not heating, but you can hear a buzzing noise. Test your microwave's magnetron. Replace it if it is defective.

Testing a magnetron

NOTE: Before you test this component, make sure your microwave is unplugged, and that you have discharged the capacitor.

There are two tests to conduct in order to determine whether or not a magnetron has become defective. If you receive results other than what are detailed below, you will have to replace your microwave's magnetron. Each test is described for you here:

TEST 1: Locate your magnetron and label each of the wires attached to it so that you know which wires are to be replaced where. Set your ohmmeter to the lowest resistance scale. Take a resistance measurement between each of the magnetron's terminals by touching each probe to one terminal each. Reverse the probes and take a second resistance measurement. Each measurement should read less than one ohm.

TEST 2: Set your ohmmeter to its highest resistance scale. Touch one of the meter's probes to a magnetron terminal. Touch the other probe to the metal magnetron housing. Take special caution to not touch the two probes together. This could result in an inaccurate reading. This test should produce a reading of infinity - indicating an open circuit.

Read the tips on the below links on how to replace your microwave oven's diode and how to discharge the capacitor.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r7088355-replace_microwave_ovens_diode

http://www.fixya.com/support/r7088317-discharge_microwave_ovens_capacitor

I hope the above is helpful.

Press and hold the start button for 5 seconds.

The F84 code is a communication error between the user interface panel of the microwave and the main control board. This could be the result of a problem with the touch panel's interface board, the main control board or the wiring between them. (The wiring harness can come loose or have a bit of corrosion at the connectors.) The usual recommendation is to check the wiring at the interface board then replace the interface board first. If that doesn't solve the problem, you have to replace the control panel. If you add a comment with the model number of the unit, I may be able to help you find the parts your unit needs. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

There should always be at least one fuse in all microwaves. Usually they are not to hard to access, but not always.