Whirlpool AKM2800 microwave oven troubleshooting
| SYMPTOM | CAUSE | CORRECTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Oven is dead. Fuse is OK. No display and no operation at all. | 1. Open or loose lead wire harness | Check fan motor when thermal cutout is defective. Check Ass’y PCB when LVT is defective. |
| 2. Open thermal cutout (Magnetron) | ||
| 3. Open low voltage transformer | ||
| 4. Defective Ass'y PCB | ||
| No display and no operation at all. Fuse is blown. | 1. Shorted lead wire harness | Check adjustment of. Secondary interlock monitor, power relay, door sensing switch. |
| 2. Defective Secondary latch switch (NOTE 1) | ||
| 3. Defective monitor switch (NOTE1) | ||
| 4. Shorted HVCapacitor | ||
| 5. Shorted HVTransformer (NOTE2) | ||
| Oven does not accept key input (Program) | 1. Key input is not in-Sequence | Refer to operation procedure. Replace PCB main. |
| 2. Open or loose connection of membrane key pad to Ass’y PCB | ||
| 3. Shorted or open membrane panel | ||
| 4. Defective Ass'y PCB | ||
| Timer starts countdown but no microwave oscillation. (No heat while oven lamp and fan motor turn on.) | 1. Off-alignment of latch switches | Adjust door and latch switches. Check high voltage component according to component test procedure and replace if it is defective. Replace PCB main. |
| 2. Open or loose connection of high voltage circuit especially magnetron filament circuit | ||
| 3. Defective high voltage components H.V.Transformer H.V. Capacitor H.V.Diode, H.V.Fuse Magnetron | ||
| 4. Open or loose wiring of power relay | ||
| 5. Defective Secondary latch switch | ||
| 6. Defective power relay or Ass’y PCB | ||
| Oven lamp and fan motor turn on | 1. Misadjustment or loose wiring of secondary latch switch | Adjust door and latch switches. |
| 2. Defective Secondary latch switch | ||
| Oven can program but timer does not start. | 1. Open or loose wiring of secondary interlock switch | Adjust door and interlock switches. |
| 2. Off-alignment of Secondary interlock | ||
| 3. Defective secondary interlock S/W | ||
| Microwave output is low; Oven takes longer time to cook food. | 1. Decrease in power source voltage. | Consult electrician. |
| 2. Open or loose wiring of magnetron filament circuit. (Intermittent oscillation)) | ||
| 3. Aging of magnetron | ||
| Fan motor turns on when plugged in | Loose wiring of door sensing switch | Check wire of door sensing switch. |
| Oven does not operate and return to the plugged in mode. | Defective Ass’y PCB | Replace PCB main. |
| Loud buzzing noise can be heard. | 1. Loose fan and fan motor | Tighten screws of fan motor. Tighten screws of H.V.Transformer. Replace H.V.Diode. |
| 2. Loose screws on H.V.Transformer | ||
| 3. Shorted H.V.Diode | ||
| Turntable motor does not rotate. | 1. Open or loose wiring of turntable motor. | Replace turntable motor. |
| 2. Defective turntable motor. | ||
| Oven stops operation during cooking | 1. Open or loose wiring of Secondary interlock switch | Adjust door and latch switches. |
| 2. Operation of thermal cutout(Magnetron) | ||
| Sparks | 1. Metallic ware or cooking dishes touching on the oven wall. | Inform the customer. Do not use any type of cookware with metallic trimming. |
| 2. Ceramic ware trimmed with gold or silver powder also causes sparks. | ||
| Uneven cooking | Uneven intensity of microwave due to its characteristics. | Wrap thinner parts of the food with aluminum foil. Use plastic wrap or cover with a lid. Stir once or twice while cooking foods such as soup, cocoa, or milk. |
| Noise from the turntable motor when it starts to operate. | Noise may result from the motor. | Replace turntable motor. |
Whirlpool MH6150XH microwave oven troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause |
|---|---|
| The microwave oven will not run. | • The door is not firmly closed and latched. |
| • You did not touch START/ENTER. | |
| • You did not follow directions exactly. | |
| • An operation that was programmed earlier is still running. | |
| • You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME. | |
| Microwave cooking times seem too long. | • The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low. Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low. |
| • The cook power is not at the recommended setting. | |
| • Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. | |
| The turntable will not turn. | • The turntable is not correctly in place. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up and is sitting securely on center shaft. |
| • The support is not operating correctly. Remove turntable, check that the turntable support is properly in place, and restart oven. If turntable support does not move, call a designated service technician for repair. Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results. | |
| The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking. | • The oven door is not closed completely. |
| • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer. | |
| You do not hear the Programming Tone. | • The command is not correct. |
| The fan seems to be running slower than usual. | • The oven has been stored in a cold area. The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature. |
| The display is showing “: | • There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock. |
Whirlpool MH8150XJ microwave oven troubleshooting
| Problem | Cause |
|---|---|
| Nothing works. | • The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. |
| • A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. | |
| • The electric company has had a power failure. | |
| The microwave oven will not run. The turntable will not turn. | • You are using the oven as a timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen Timer. |
| • The door is not firmly closed and latched. | |
| • You did not touch START/ENTER. | |
| • You did not follow directions exactly. | |
| • An operation that you set earlier is still running. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel that operation. | |
| Food is not cooked enough. | • The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal. Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low. Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low. |
| • The cook power is not at the recommended setting. | |
| • You have not allowed enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked. Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. | |
| The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking. | • The oven door is not closed completely. |
| • You have set the controls as a kitchen timer. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen Timer. |
Whirlpool MHE13XH microwave oven troubleshooting
| QUESTIONS | ANSWERS |
|---|---|
| Can 1 operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish? | No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. |
| Can 1 use a rack in my microwave oven so that 1 may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? | You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven. If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven, you can get poor cooking performance and/or arcing. |
| Can 1 use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? | You can use aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is not taller than % in (19 mm) deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. |
| Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction? | Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter- clockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins. |
| Sometimes the door of my microwave oven ap- pears wavy. Is this normal? | This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven. |
| What are the humming noises that 1 hear when my microwave oven is operating? | You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on. |
| Why does the dish become hot when 1 microwave food in it? 1 thought that this should not happen. | As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking. |
| What does "standing time” mean? | “Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking. |
| Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent? | Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents. |
| Can 1 pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do 1 get the best results? | Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preset POPCORN pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware. |
Whirlpool MW-25BC microwave oven troubleshooting
| Trouble | Possible Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Oven can not be started. | 1) Power cord not plugged in tightly. | Unplug. Then plug again after 10 seconds. |
| 2) Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works. | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by professional personnel of our company) | |
| 3) Trouble with outlet. | Test outlet with other electrical appliances. | |
| Oven does not heat. | 4) Door not closed well. | Close door well. |
| Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates | 5) Dirty roller rest and oven bottom. | Refer to "Maintenance of Microwave" to clean dirty parts. |
Whirlpool WMC11009 microwave oven troubleshooting
| If you experience | Recommended Solutions |
|---|---|
| Nothing will operate | Check the following: Household fuse or circuit breaker: If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped, replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. |
| Microwave oven will not operate | Magnetron: Try to heat 1 cup (250 ml.) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps in the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate, call for service. |
| Door: Firmly close door. On some models, if a packaging spacer is attached to the inside of the door, remove it, then firmly close door. If a message about the door appears in the display, the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started. This occurs to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven. Open and close the door, then start the cycle. | |
| Control: Make sure control is set properly. Make sure Control Lock is OFF. Make sure Demo mode (on some models) is OFF. | |
| Microwave oven makes humming noise | This is normal and occurs when the power supply in the magnetron cycles on. |
| Microwave oven door looks wavy | This is normal and will not affect performance. |
| Turntable will not operate | Turntable: Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support. See the “Turntable" section. |
| Turntable support Remove turntable. Remove and clean turntable hub. support, and rollers. Replace hub, support, and turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the turntable, then restart microwave oven. If it still is not working, call for service. See the "Warranty" section. Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly. | |
| Turntable alternates rotation directions | This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle. |
| Display shows messages | A flashing “1:01 ” means there has been a power failure. Reset the clock. |
| Display shows time countdown, but the microwave oven is not operating | Check the following: Timer: See the "Timer" section. |
| Cooking times seem too long | Cooking power See the "Microwave Cooking Power" section. |
| Amount of food: Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. | |
| Voltage: Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home. | |
| Radio, TV, or cordless phone interference | Proximity: Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna. If the microwave oven is plugged into the same outlet, try a different outlet for the electronic device. |
| Soil: Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean. | |
| Frequency: Some 2.4 GHz-based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while microwave oven is ON. Use a corded phone, a different frequency cordless phone, or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation. |