EVERYTHING SEEMS NORMAL, SOUNDS LIKE ITS WORKING, LIGHTS ON, TURNTABLE WORKING, JUST NOT HEATING.
Kenmore over the oven does not heat , the exhaust fan stopped working, but the light works, timer works, and turntable still works. What's wrong?
Most likely you have a magnetron problem. Easy to replace (DYI) but make sure the high voltage capacitor is fully discharged first against the case.
SOURCE: Everything works but no heating?
With inside light and turntable on, louder sound, and no heat, this is usually a shorted high voltage rectifier diode or a bad magnetron.
Here are some links you or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
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.
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SOURCE: I have a Whirlpool MH6130XEQ-0 microwave that doesn't heat food
With the symptoms you
have, I would most strongly suspect a shorted high voltage rectifier
diode or a bad magnetron, or a loose and possibly corroded connection on the magnetron's terminal.
The diode is a fairly
cheap fix, and your magnetron is still under the part warranty, but you would have to pay labor.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.
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.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety
warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html
(if it's not shorted or burned, it's
probably okay)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
If within the magnetron portion of the warranty (5-9 years)
but out of the original full warranty (1 year), the manufacturer will cover the part cost, but not the cost to visit you or
the labor charge to do the work.
If nothing else, you
can save about $50-75 if you remove it from the wall and take it to a Whirlpool-authorized servicer.
You can find
your nearest Whirlpool/Maytag-authorized servicer here.
Accessing some components for testing and possible replacement will require you to remove the oven from the wall.
If
so, the installation instructions are very handy, and it's best to have
two people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.
You can
download Whirlpool owner's manuals and installation
instructions here.
We're happy
to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating
of our answer.
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