Whirlpool manufactures top of the line microwave ovens and other high-quality home appliances that are used by consumers all over the world. But even the best products sometimes break down and stop working.
If you own a Whirlpool microwave and it’s not working, then it could be one of many possible issues. The purpose of this guide is to discuss the most common issues and then give you step-by-step instructions for how you can fix them.
This guide covers the following models of Whirlpool microwaves:
7MT7116XDQ0
7MT7118XDQ0
CMT061SGW0
CMT101SGW0
CMT102SGW0
GH7145XFB0
GMH3204XVB2
GMH3204XVB3
GMH3204XVQ2
GMH3204XVQ3
GMH3204XVS2
GMH3204XVS3
WMH1163XVB1
WMH1163XVB2
WMH1163XVD1
WMH1163XVD2
WMH1163XVQ1
WMH1163XVQ2
WMH1163XVS1
WMH1163XVS2
WMH1163XVS6
First things first, start by checking that the power source you’re using for your microwave is working correctly. You can do this by:
The next thing to check is the turntable in your Whirlpool microwave. To do this, simply:
Next, make sure that there are no problems with the display that can easily be fixed. Start by:
If those less technical issues haven’t solved the problem, then you can start by checking the line fuse. The line fuse can cause your microwave to stop working when too much current passes through the circuitry in your microwave, causing the fuse to blow. You can check the line fuse by:
WARNING: Microwaves are extremely hazardous to repair so you should only attempt to repair one if you have the proper training. This is because they store thousands of volts of electricity in their capacitors even after you have unplugged them, and there is a high risk of electric shocks occurring.
The thermal fuse cuts off power to the microwave if the microwave overheats. You can check the thermal fuse by:
WARNING: Microwaves are extremely hazardous to repair. The reason for this is because they store thousands of volts of electricity in their capacitors even after you have unplugged them, so there is a high risk of electric shocks occurring. We recommend that only licensed technicians should attempt to test and replace electrical components.
Another component to check is the thermoprotector. The role of this component is to cut off voltage to the microwave when it overheats. You can check the thermoprotector by:
WARNING: Please be careful when repairing a microwave. Only licensed technicians should attempt to test and replace electrical components due to the risk of electric shock.
The final component to check if you still haven’t found the cause of why your microwave isn’t working is the main control board. It is quite uncommon for the main control board to be the reason why your microwave won’t work, but it can happen. Once you have checked all of the above-recommended fixes you should then replace the main control board and see if that fixes the problem.
WARNING: Microwaves are extremely hazardous to fix if you don’t have the proper training. This is because they store thousands of volts of electricity in their capacitors even after you have unplugged them, and there is a high risk of electric shocks occurring. Therefore, only licensed technicians should attempt to test and replace electrical components.
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