Has your microwave stopped working? Then this article is for you.
Simply follow our step-by-step instructions, and you will hopefully find the cause of the problem and then be able to fix it.
Let’s get started.
The best place to start is to check the power source. If your microwave won’t turn on at all, then it might be that the power source is the cause of the problem. If the power is working, move on to step two.
To check the power source, you need to:
If the microwave can turn on, the best place to start is to check the turntable. If the turntable doesn’t rotate correctly, your microwave won’t work.
To check the turntable, you need to:
The next step is to check if the display screen is showing any codes or if it is showing that the microwave is locked. If you have an error code or the microwave is locked, your microwave won’t work.
Here’s how to check the display screen:
Now that you’ve checked the easy fixes, you need to check the internal components. However, you shouldn’t attempt any of these repairs unless you are experienced working with electronics. This is because microwaves are extremely hazardous to repair, as there is a high risk of electric shocks occurring. If you’re not experienced working with electronics, you should take your microwave to a repair store or call a qualified technician to come and look at it.
The first internal component to check is the line fuse, which can sometimes blow if too much current passes through the circuit.
Here’s how to check the line fuse:
The next step is to check the thermal fuse. The thermal fuse cuts the power off to the microwave when it overheats. If the fuse is blown or is faulty, your microwave won’t work correctly.
Here’s how to check the thermal fuse:
The next step is to check the thermoprotector. The thermoprotector cuts off voltage to the microwave if it overheats. If this happens, your microwave will not be able to function correctly.
To check the thermoprotector, you need to:
The final step is to consider replacing the main control board. This should only be considered if you’ve checked all of the other components above, since the main control board doesn’t become faulty very often. Replacing the control board is expensive and is not guaranteed to work, so you might be better off at this point to purchase a brand new microwave instead.
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