Magic Microwave Ovens - Page 2 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

You can order that and other parts here.

Normally you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo) and then you'll see the previously hidden screw(s) you need to remove.

Or you can watch a YouTube video (not a video I made) that demonstrates how it's done.

In some cases, you then have to gently rotate the handle to unlock it.

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I would suspect the internal cooling fan is not running, or the vents are blocked.

This would cause the magnetron to overheat, then the magnetron's thermostat on the magnetron opens, interrupting all power until it cools down.

This is to protect the magnetron from being destroyed.

We have a sound clip of what a microwave should sound like when the cooling fan and high voltage section are operating here.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your full model number from the tag on the unit) for more information & help.

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William E. Miller, AS-EET
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http://www.microwavedisplay.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide

Hello :

It could be bad door switch or loose door switch mount . There are plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.

The screws on these mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be activated properly .

But If the microwave doesn't work at all , then It could be a problem with the power transformer or the power PCB . Or it could be just a fuse . You need to check first . If it's the fuse , then that will be easy to solve , you need only to replace it with new one . But if the problem is with the transformer or with the PCB , you need to take your microwave to the service for repairing .

CAUTION: A microwave oven is capable of giving you a serious electrical shock, even when it is unplugged. I strongly recommend you seek the assistance of an appliance repair technician when conducting any microwave oven repair .

good luck .

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try gliding your fingers over the touch pad to see if any other buttons work , #8 is stuck, or shorted

Assuming there is power at the outlet, you would need to check the internal fuse and the thermostat associated with the magnetron.

It may possibly be a problem with the control circuit board, but we can help you with here that if so.

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.

You can find links to helpful exploded view diagrams and part ordering help here.

I recommend that you bookmark that link to your favorites.

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M15 metric

Your internal cooling fan and turntable are run by the same relay on the circuit board on these.

The cooling fan prevents the magnetron from overheating, which it is doing now, which trips the magnetron thermostat, interrupting power until it cools back down.

It is vital that the cooling fan runs, or the turntable and stirrer won't work, and magnetron will soon be destroyed.

We regularly repair such control units for customers nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week or so with a one-year guarantee.

Full details of our service are at http://www.microwavedisplay.com.

Feel free to contact me directly with your brand, full model number and symptoms.

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William E. Miller
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http://www.microwavedisplay.com

If your cooling fan doesn't work its getting hot and shutting down, after it cools it will work again. The cooling fan will have to be replaced more than likely. You'll have to take microwave apart, the cabinet around the microwave can be removed it has several screws holding it to the frame. Make sure when you take the screws out you know where they go back because they may or may not be the same size all around. The most important thing is unplug the microwave and even with unplugged it still has stored electricity in the capacitors.The cooling fan may or may not plug in inside the microwave if it doesn't its no big deal just follow the wires from the fan to where they are terminated and disconnect. While you have the the cabinet off you also should check the door latches since you said the lights only work if the door is ajar if the door isnt lining up right that will cause different problems like the light not working and also could cause the cooling fan not to work.

Interlock Switches at the Door, One or more needs replaced

set the settings!! set the clock and enjoy time!~

well an educated guess would be a short or loose connection in a common thats shared between the two that could rattle loose when it so chooses.. without a wiring diagram it would be hard to guess more specifically where without laying hands upon it.. and for that you'd have to lower it to the countertop level and dismantle to test.. it could always turn out to be a bad board also, but thats usually a done deal and doesn't repair itself then break again..
best of luck,
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Fuses are cheap. Put a new one in, if it blows again, get a new microwave.

The owner's manual is here.

If the owner's manual doesn't cover it and there's no obvious cover on the side or rear, you'll have to remove the outer wrapper.

See these files:
http://wwww.microwavedisplay.com/safety.txt
http://wwww.microwavedisplay.com/disassembly.txt

The light is often located on the right side in the air duct attached to the magnetron or on the top of the oven cavity.

Most bulbs can be matched up at hardware stores, home improvement centers, and places like Wal-Mart or even large grocery stores.

Some use halogen lamps. You must not touch the new one with your bare skin, as the oils will shorten the bulb life.

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Hey GREAT NEWS !!! I just received in PDF file a manual for an oven as this.

I called 1-800-688-1120 a very sweet agent helped me by finding a comparable oven
ask for model # M16F-10PB instead of the "E" she said that was the only differernce,

There is a receipe section too. Hope you get yours soon !

Might be some issue with sensor,so it shuts down automatically.Since its happening for first time.If you come across this problem again..please post your issue...we will help you to fix that

You have a shorting membrane keypad. If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.

So until it is repaired, please leave it unplugged or leave the door open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running unattended.

If you would like to have us do this repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs, in this case $35, for a total of $74.95.

We really need the entire control panel assembly - the plastic control panel frame, keypad, circuit board(s) and display - as shown in the attached sample photo.

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.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your full model number MCO160UB) for more information & help.

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

William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com