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My Panasonic Inverter Genius Sensor 1250W Lights

My Panasonic Inverter Genius Sensor 1250W Microwave Lights up but trips my breaker when I hit start.

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    how to unlock a panasonic microwave genius sensor 1250w

  • Anonymous Mar 17, 2014

    when I punch in the amount of time to cook and hit start a code come up H98? help!!

  • Anonymous Mar 28, 2014

    for some reason the revolving platter no longer spins...
    Is there a way to start it again?

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Microwave is in lock mode. How do you unlock to use?

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    You unlock it by pushing the Stop/Reset button, repeatedly, until the Lock goes away.

  • chicapr Jun 07, 2011

    gracias! almost went nuts trying to figure out what had happened to our 5 year old jewel!

  • Anonymous Jul 27, 2012

    no light inside of my Panasonic

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This is most likely because of a faulty interlock monitor switch, operated by the door latch. If it thinks you're running the oven with the door open it will cause the fuse to blow (or trip a circuit breaker in your case). The switch may be bad (not opening as it should when the door is closed) or out of adjustment.

The switch is replaceable and it's not a costly part. You should have microwave service done by a professional, especially if it involves the door. There are potentially lethal voltages present with the cover off, and the possibility of microwave leakage is the repairs aren't dome properly.

Hope this gets you cooking again. Thanks for using Fixya!

  • Anonymous Jul 27, 2012

    how do I know if that is the problem

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Manual for Panasonic sensor 1250w

Do you mean a Panasonic 1250W microwave with 'Genius Sensor' technology? If so, you should check the model number on your microwave to find the correct manual.

Panasonic has several models with sensor modes. The manual will usually be on the product page. Search for the model from http://shop.panasonic.com and scroll down to the manuals section. Alternately, go to http://shop.panasonic.com/support , then do the model search. This will automatically go the the Owner's Manual section on the product page.

A manual for the NN-SN933 (and several other models) is here: ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/microwaveoven/om/nn-sn943_nn-sn933_nn-sn743_nn-sn733_en_om.pdf . This is a 2.2 cu. ft. model that was advertised on target.com as a Genius Sensor microwave.

I hope this helps. Please add a comment with the model number of your microwave if you need a different manual.

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Panasonic 1250w genius senor inverter less then a year old. Control panel lights up, works.microwave itself does not, control panel shuts off in a few seconds

When a Panasonic Inverter Microwave shuts off after a feew seconds, it is either a bad inverter which is the quite expensive circuit board that powers the magnetron that puts out the microwave energy, or a bad magnetron, Or BOTH typically this would be a costly repair, But since it is still under warranty. You need to find a Panasonic warranty service provider in your area. If it is a counter top unit, you may have to take it to them for repair.
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Why does my microwave turntable turn when I open the door?

We recommend you have the microwave evaluated by an authorized service center.

Authorized service centers can be located in the below link.

www.panasonic.com/repair
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Panasonic genius inverter 1250w door stuck

Sounds like a spring let go, or the plastic piece that the spring hooks onto broke. Either way, the top cover will have to come off. Could be an easy fix unless something broke.
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Panasonic Inverter Genius Sensor 1250W reads code H97

H95, H97, H98 or H99 mean that there's a problem with your inverter, magnetron, or digital programming circuit.


It may be a loose connection in the wiring between the inverter, magnetron, and/or control board, or maybe one of those components has failed.

Due to the lethal voltages used and produced in inverters, I do not recommend that an inexperienced person work on these.

You can find an authorized Panasonic servicer here.

In Canada, you can find an authorized Panasonic servicer here.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.
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Panasonic inverter genius sensor 1250w, turns on for about 3 sec. then goes off, no codes.

try locating the primary door sensor. this is probably burned. replace the door sensor with appropriate amp rating - usually 16A (or higher) 123vac
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Panasonic Sensor 1250W Microwave cycles off after only 5 seconds.

See if this describes what's happening:
  • Put in time, push start and unit runs for 2 seconds, relay clicks, unit goes off. Cook time on display goes off and clock time comes back. Bad upper interlock switch and charred connector.
If so, see http://www.microwavedisplay.com/safety.txt , http://www.microwavedisplay.com/disassembly.txt and http://www.microwavedisplay.com/doorsw.txt

Otherwise, if the digital programmer circuit / controller does not get a feedback signal from the inverter for a period of 3 seconds, the controller will stop the cook cycle.

That may be a loose connection in the wiring between the inverter, magnetron, and/or control board, or maybe one of those components has failed.


Due to the lethal voltages used and produced in inverters, I do not recommend that an inexperienced person work on these.

You can find many Panasonic owner's manuals for free download here.

You can find an authorized Panasonic servicer here.

In Canada, you can find an authorized Panasonic servicer here.

If you're not in the US, see Panasonic.net.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.
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