Electrolux Microwave Ovens - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Take it in for repair. Could be a micro-switch, but could be main board, or magnetron. https://www.fixya.com/support/r29874712-repairing_microwave_ovens ..

Unplug the microwave or turn off the power to the microwave at the breaker. Locate the vent on your microwave. It is usually located on the front, side, or bottom of the machine. Remove the screws holding the vent panel in place and take off the panel. Lift off the vent panel of the microwave and set it aside. Locate the box that holds the halogen light. Loosen and remove the screws that hold the cover of the box in place. Remove the cover to access the light bulb. Carefully remove the old light bulb and replace it with a new one of similar wattage. Replace the cover and screw it back in place. Reattach the vent panel and screw it back in place. Your user manual ought explain this in detail if you are unsure.

You can't, because they are so dangerous to work on. The makers don't publish them. https://www.fixya.com/support/r29874712-repairing_microwave_ovens ..

It is indeed straightforward but it requires removing the 4 phillips head screws that hold the trim kit on. Then you need to remove it from the cabinet (along with unplugging the cord.) Once that is done you will need to remove the 4 black phillips head screws along the bottom part of each side, 2 phillips from the left rear and 2 security T20 screws from the right side. I found that removing the 2 screws holding the bracket on the capacitor and the front allowed me to move the light housing enough to get to the bulb. In my case the bulb had unscrewed itself. I am not a big fan of the engineering associated with this model or the labor that assembled it.

NO. The insides are baked on powder coat. If you paint it, you might as well throw it away. The paint can catch fire, even after it is dry.

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Does the microwave heat? if it heats, read further but if it doesn't heat, please let me know.

Investigate these three areas if your microwave makes a buzzing/humming sound and doesn't heat.

Power Diode

A diode is an electronic component that readily passes current in one direction only and blocks the flow of current in the opposing direction. If your microwave's diode has become defective, your microwave will not heat and you will hear a buzzing noise. Test the diode to determine if this is the cause of your problem. Replace it if it is defective.

Testing a diode

NOTE: Before you test your diode, make sure your microwave is unplugged, and that you discharge the microwave's capacitor.

Whether it is shorted or open, a defective diode will most likely show some sign of defect. Defective diodes will usually emit an electrical burning smell, signifying its defectiveness. Also, it may have split in two, or it may exhibit a burned crack, or possibly even a blistered spot.

A shorted diode is indicated by a loud humming noise from the high voltage transformer, and no heat produced when a cook cycle is initiated. Whereas little or no heat produced in your microwave, with an absence of a humming noise is indicative of an open diode. In either case, the diode has to be replaced.

With your microwave unplugged, and your capacitor discharged, use extreme caution to remove the lead that leads to the capacitor. You can leave the ground connection attached. The side of the diode that goes to the ground is usually marked with a dot, stripe, or arrow. Set your ohmmeter to R x 10,000 or higher. Touch the positive meter probe to the anode and the negative meter probe to the cathode to measure the resistance across the diode terminals. Remember that the cathode is on the side that goes to the ground, which is often marked by a dot, stripe, or an arrow.

A normal diode, that is a non-defective diode, will read anywhere from 50,000 to 200,000 ohms. Differences in microwave make and model account for this large range in resistance readings.

Reverse the meter probes and measure resistance while touching the positive probe to the cathode and the negative probe to the anode. Reversing the probes like this should result in a reading of infinity. Unless a bleeder resistor is present. The presence of a bleeder resistor would produce a reading of the value of the resistor.

High Voltage Capacitor

A capacitor is an electrical device which stores electricity. A defective capacitor may be why your microwave is not heating but you are hearing a buzzing or humming noise. The capacitor will have to be tested to determine if this is the cause of your problem. A defective capacitor will have to be replaced before your microwave will work again. Make sure you discharge the capacitor before you test it, though.

Magnetron

A defective magnetron is the third possible cause of why your microwave is not heating, but you can hear a buzzing noise. Test your microwave's magnetron. Replace it if it is defective.

Testing a magnetron

NOTE: Before you test this component, make sure your microwave is unplugged, and that you have discharged the capacitor.

There are two tests to conduct in order to determine whether or not a magnetron has become defective. If you receive results other than what are detailed below, you will have to replace your microwave's magnetron. Each test is described for you here:

TEST 1: Locate your magnetron and label each of the wires attached to it so that you know which wires are to be replaced where. Set your ohmmeter to the lowest resistance scale. Take a resistance measurement between each of the magnetron's terminals by touching each probe to one terminal each. Reverse the probes and take a second resistance measurement. Each measurement should read less than one ohm.

TEST 2: Set your ohmmeter to its highest resistance scale. Touch one of the meter's probes to a magnetron terminal. Touch the other probe to the metal magnetron housing. Take special caution to not touch the two probes together. This could result in an inaccurate reading. This test should produce a reading of infinity - indicating an open circuit.

Read the tips on the below links on how to replace your microwave oven's diode and how to discharge the capacitor.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r7088355-replace_microwave_ovens_diode

http://www.fixya.com/support/r7088317-discharge_microwave_ovens_capacitor

I hope the above is helpful.

Press and hold the start button for 5 seconds.

The F84 code is a communication error between the user interface panel of the microwave and the main control board. This could be the result of a problem with the touch panel's interface board, the main control board or the wiring between them. (The wiring harness can come loose or have a bit of corrosion at the connectors.) The usual recommendation is to check the wiring at the interface board then replace the interface board first. If that doesn't solve the problem, you have to replace the control panel. If you add a comment with the model number of the unit, I may be able to help you find the parts your unit needs. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

There should always be at least one fuse in all microwaves. Usually they are not to hard to access, but not always.

The outer cabinet has to be removed to gain access but you should maintain a keen awareness that potentially lethal voltages will be inside, even with power disconnected.

You can find Electrolux microwave error codes here https://appliancerepairinfo.com/electrolux-microwave-error-codes/

The fuse is internal.

Request the manual from Electrolux.

You need to dismantle the door. Unplug it from the mains Then remove all the screws which hold the door together. The front should seperate from the inside. Take care not to lose any parts or dislodge the mesh screen from the window. Undo the handle from the inside, remove & then replace the same way it came out. Reattach the sections of the door & tighten all the screws.!

you must open the door in two parts, for that unsrew the screw from the door sides, remoove carfuly the isolation and screw the handle.

same problem here.....they dont provide any manual

Could be the "board". Well known for failure. Get the part number from the board & search eBay for NEW board.Instructions probably on youtube