Kenmore Microwave Ovens - Page 6 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

I think this microwave oven uses an inverter to control the power output of the magnetron. Usually the microwave will advertise this feature with a trade name like "accu-wave" or "true-power" or some similar label on the front of the microwave. Assuming that is the case here, then the E11 error means a bad inverter. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/ronald_e6b9572cebe3ad27

Don't know how handy you are but the biggest reason for microwave failure is a diode (HV) between ground and the lead to the magnatron. usually mounted low down low on the right side of the unit. Also, there are about three microswitches in the door closing latches to make sure the door is properly closed. Sometimes they come loose or fracture the mount. then of course there is the Magnatron its self. I save them from old units. They are different wattages but physically the same and simple to change. Good luck. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gary_9c859f4aa7e5ab10

Good possibility your start capacitor is leaking. When it goes completely it will blow fuse or circuit breaker causing a dead condition. You can get and replace this yourself but be careful to discharge the capacitor with a set of test leads across the terminals. This part can hold dangerous voltage! Of course, unplug the unit first. The magnetron is expensive if you can even get one. For the cost of most new units, this may be too much unless it’s a over the stove model.

This is likely a problem with the upper or lower door switch or its mount is loose, misaligned, or broken. This is usually caused by opening the door while it's cooking (instead of hitting "stop" first) or slamming the door. See my help file on door switches here. More questions? Contact me directly here.* * always include the full model number and FCC ID number from the label on / in your microwave (or a clear photo of the tag)

will be on the specs decal on the back or bottom of the unit

Hi the patch is where the microwaves come out. It sounds like a pretty catastrophic failure like a short in the transformer. If the microwave was empty or there were metal objects in it e.g. tin foil that could have killed it. Otherwise if it was being used normally and it was under a year old it could just be what they call an early life failure. In which case you can return it to the supplier. Regards Tim

The manufacturer has set the rotational plate in motion at the same time the microwave tube is energized. They work together as a team. At no time should the plate be idol, unless you remove it completely, and then only the center spindle will turn by itself. It is possible for the rotational spindle in the center of the oven to break, but that is unusual unless some sort of pressure (like stopping it when it was moving) was applied. Also, it has been reported that some individuals tend to put items with too much weight or too large for the oven to manage; thus damaging the rotator. As long as the oven still provides Microwaves to cook your food, it is still OK. Years ago, there were no rotating plates and using the energy was all it took to get the job done. For even cooking, just manually stop the oven at times and turn the food to avoid over heating in one spot.