Maytag MMV1153A Microwave Oven Logo
Posted on Apr 21, 2011
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I am having problems with my Maytag microwave MMV1153AAWMaytag microwave MMV1153AAW. Everything seems to be working except it does not heat up the food. Light goes on, plate rotes, timer works, but at the end the food is not even warm. can you tell me what's wrong

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Brigadier General:

An expert that has over 10,000 points.

  • Master 8,909 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 21, 2011
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Brigadier General:

An expert that has over 10,000 points.

Joined: Aug 19, 2010
Answers
8909
Questions
1
Helped
1540499
Points
28391

It sounds like the magnetron may have either failed or is not being supplied with the extremely high voltage required to run it.

YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT

This is a job for a professional but if you are safety clued up, here's instruction.



If it is the type with an "Invertor", they are not user serviceable and should be directed to an authorised repair agent for continued safety, otherwise if conventional;


Make sure the !!!!any capacitors are discharged!!!!! before attempting any sort of repair.
Check the door interlock switches first then the high voltage diode with either an AVO model 8 or moving coil meter on high resistance range for short circuit, (DVM's won't show the fault!), the capacitor can fail and go short circuit, the feed fuse on the primary of the high voltage transformer and then finally, the magnetron is best checked by substitution.
Hope that helps.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

Maytag microwave mmv4184AAQ not heating

The common reasons are a shorted diode many use, the inverter board used for control and power, and the Magnetron which does the work
0helpful
1answer

The microwave isn't heating/cooking on any setting but the turntable, light is working. What should I check before calling a repairman?

There is nothing more you can do, you have verified everything is working except it is not heating the food. The next step is have the repairman come in to isolate the cause.
0helpful
2answers

My Maytag microwave stopped heating. Everything

Generally the magnetron (the part that heats the food) is the cause if everything else still works. Unfortunately replacing the magnetron is barely cheaper than buying a new microwave though you can check out repairclinic.com to decide whether you want to attempt replacing the part.

Let me know how this works out for you.
Benjamin
0helpful
1answer

I have a 1000watts maytag microwave MMV1153AAW the condenserfan was running by itself on and off i disconnected the wire bacause it drove me crazy now the transformer is sparking up on me is the any...

Unfortunately, if you have cut a wire internally then any warranty will be void.

Have you investigated why the transformer is sparking? This sounds like either a serious problem with the transformer or simply a loose connection.

I assume when you cut the wire you have made sure that it is insulated from the chassis?
0helpful
1answer
0helpful
1answer

Maytag microwave mmv1153aaw

my guess would be the wave cover. sometimes they smoke and makes sparking sounds. does it still heat food?...if it does, then its not the magnetron.
0helpful
1answer

Microwave won't heat.

Magnatron is suspect. Need to put a voltmeter and see if the input (primary) side to the high-voltage transformer (big heavy iron thing in there) is getting 120Vac. Don't touch the other (high voltage) side of this transformer. If the power is there, you are looking at replacing the magnatron. Its affordable if you do it yourself - buy the part on EBAY - lookup "universal magnatron"
0helpful
2answers

Maytag MMV1153AAW microwave

I have the same problem with mine!!! I spent 58 dollars to have a 6 dollar diode replaced. Now 8 months later... same prob. Replaced again myself and working fine again. Just make sure you label the wires while working on it. I didn't and it cost me 2 new fuses! Hope this helps.
Not finding what you are looking for?

205 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Maytag Microwave Ovens Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Paul Bade

Level 3 Expert

1818 Answers

Brad Brown

Level 3 Expert

19187 Answers

Are you a Maytag Microwave Oven Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...