Hi - this microwave is about 3 years old. About a week ago:
- It went into CLOCK SET mode by itself. It appears locked there. I can't set the clock or anything. The keys aren't responsive.
- I unplugged a few times, sometimes it says "-- F2 --", and sometimes it doesn't and goes back into CLOCK SET mode
I'm trying to figure out if there's something I can do to fix it, or if I need to get new parts, and if so, do I need just a new control panel, or also a new electrical board.
thanks
F2 on a newer Whirlpool / Kitchenaid microwaves means you have a shorted keypad.
If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.
So until it is repaired,
please leave it unplugged or leave the door
open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running
unattended.
If you (or someone you
know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically
involved.
You can usually 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 would like to
have us do this repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.
But please note that for some models, the membrane keypad is not
available as a separate part, so you would have to order the control
panel frame which comes with a new keypad.
In this case, you simply
move your circuit board into the new frame.
At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full model number from the tag on the unit) for more information & help.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
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I have the same exact problem with the F2 showing, but the microwave will start beeping without anyone touching the buttons. I've unplugged it multiple times hoping it would reset, but as of yet, no luck! Any help would be appreciated.
This is a pretty easy fix, depending on your full model number.
Is it KHMS155LSS0, KHMS155LSS1, KHMS155LSS2, KHMS155LSS3, or KHMS155LSS4?
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