I banged on the side of it and it started a few times but now it wont start at all. The counter still counts and the interior light still comes on but the motor won't start.
SOURCE: Microwave Oven Does Not Start Cooking
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.
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:.
You can find helpful
exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model
number here.
There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control
panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very
helpful when troubleshooting & testing.
If you don't find yours, or if you want to look at it without disassembling the oven, you can download it here.
If yours is not shown at the parts site or manual site linked above, Please reply back with your brand and model number so we can help you.
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.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
SOURCE: when I want to cook something the light turns on,
I have always found replacing the magnatron assembly as well as the high voltage fuse is normallly the best way to fix this problem. Good Luck,
SOURCE: Timer counting down, light on.
Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....
Microwave Oven Basic Troubleshooting Tips
http://www.fixya.com/support/r5508031-microwave_oven_basic_troubleshooting
heatman101
SOURCE: Model# FMV156EMA over the stove microwaive. We set
You have a failed bottom door switch, or that switch's mount is broken or misaligned.
See the service manuals here and here and this text file.
You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.
We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
SOURCE: stoped heating.....counter is counting
MAGNATRON FUSE ... IT LOCATED IN A PLASTIC HOLDER . TAKE COVER OFF. TURN ELECTRIC OFF TOO IT CAN KILL YOU.:)
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