Help with Microwave

did you make sure the gfci was not tripped?

Forgive me but I'm not sure what gfci is. I checked the main breaker and the breaker that was for the microwave and all was good. Again I took the microwave out and plugged into another outlet but nothing happened. Also plugged in here at the house - still nothing.

Yes they have an internal fuse on control board for power supply.

Unfortunately you have to disassemble to access.
Then if blown you have to ask yourself WHY :H

If you access it and replace fuse...plug in and test run before reinstalling.
If fuse blows again......get a new replacement.

Just measure current one......go to Walmart/Costco/SAMs etc and buy new


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gfci = Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

It monitors the amount of current flowing from hot to neutral. If there is any imbalance, it trips the circuit. It is able to sense a mismatch as small as 4 or 5 milliamps, and it can react as quickly as one-thirtieth of a second.

Your house kitchen and bathroom have them. It looks pretty much like a normal outlet with a TEST button.

Here is one Double Click Me

LeRoy

Microwaves are expendable. Recycle it and spend the $ for another one. Not worth the time or energy to fix them IMHO.

Plug something into the microwave outlet to be sure you were getting power to the microwave to begin with. If yes I would buy a new one. Not worth time effort and money for the average person to repair

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Since it's five years old, I would take the cover off and replace the fuse. You need to be careful not to put your fingers or metal tools into/on to any part of the electronics. THere are capacitors inside that may hold a substantial charge.

Power the microwave back up on the bench and make sure it's functional before reinstalling.

sch911 wrote:
Microwaves are expendable. Recycle it and spend the $ for another one. Not worth the time or energy to fix them IMHO.

Au-contrer!

Two years out ours did the same thing so I set it on the campground picnic table on an old towel and started pulling screws. I removed the cabinet cover and found a nifty little fuse inside. I went to Ace hardware and found a replacement fuse... decided to buy two as they were cheap. Replaced the fuse and all was hunky-dory again!

That was six years ago and I just heated up a sandwich with the same unit a couple hours ago!

Since you have it out of the cabinet the hard part is done. Pull a few screws and replace the fuse. LOTS cheaper than a replacement unit! Could last you another six years or more!

Oh, I taped the extra fuse to the inside of the cabinet cover so if it happens again I am ready to go!

Back in the day our grandparents would REPAIR things when they broke. These days we are all-too often quick to toss stuff and buy new. often times that is not necessary. A few hand tools and a little dexterity, a steady hand and a little care and caution and MANY things can be repaired by someone with a little knowledge and a lot of willpower. Fix it yourself and not only do you save money but you also get the satisfaction of taking care of yourself and being eco-friendly. After all, that thing you toss has to go SOMEWHERE.

I just found this youtube video of someone replacing the fuse in theirs.

Microwave fuse replacement.

Very simple procedure on this one in the video. Mine was just as simple.

Key thing is to remember to watch where you put your tools and fingers.

Make sure you get a 120 VOLT fuse and not use a vehicle fuse as they look similar but are not.

I ran a Google search by your model number and found several pages of search result regarding the same problem you have.

Like I said, simple and inexpensive repair.