20 Most Recent Goldstar MV-1501 Microwave Oven - Page 4 Questions & Answers

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the ballest is going bad

Grinding sound may be the turntable not sitting properly on its support. Regarding the heat issue, check the door safety interlock switches for proper function.

As you use your oven, open the door while it is running, arcing occurs on the little contacts and they eventually burn. When they cannot make contact, the oven doesn't know if the door is closed or not. Forget what YOU know about the door ... the oven must know and it knows by the information it gets from these switches. Door open, the oven will not turn on the heat.

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

A loud buzz, hum, or groan is usually a shorted high voltage rectifier diode, but a sound like gurgling into an empty coffee mug is one symptom of a failed magnetron, and yet the mag can be bad without that sound.

Here are some links you or someone you know can use (in order given) for high voltage section test help, but read the safety warnings first:

http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html
(if it is NOT shorted or burned looking, it's probably fine)

http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
(continuity can be good even though mag is bad!)

http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/xformer.html

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

I'd recommend that your bookmark this link to your favorites.


Accessing some parts may require you to pull the oven from the wall and remove the cover.

If so, the installation instructions are very handy, and it's best to have two people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.

You can download GE owner's manuals and installation instructions here.


You can download owner's manuals and installation instructions for several brands (including Amana, Jenn-Air, Kitchenaid, Litton, Maytag, Roper, Tappan, Thermador and Whirlpool) here.


You can download owner's manuals and installation instructions for Electrolux and Frigidaire here.


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The Child Lock is on.

Your owner's manual covers it. If for some reason you don't have yours, you can download it free here.

CHILD LOCK
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

Example: To set the child lock.
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch and hold START more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will appear in the display window with two beeps.

Example: To cancel the child lock.
1. Touch and hold START more than 4 seconds. LOCKED will disappear and you hear two beeps. At this time the oven is ready.

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To access these screws on MOST microwave ovens, you just have to remove the inner door panel that goes around the perimeter of the glass. This can be easily be accomplished by using a small screwdriver or putty knife and carefully insert along the seam of the inner panel and pry the plastic up. Work your way slowly around the perimiter of the glass to pop the panel loose. Use care not to pry against the glass. The glass is tempered and also has an RF shield that shields you from harmful RF radiation.

With the inner panel removed, the door handle screws are visibile and can easily be accessed with a screwdriver. Simply remove the broken handle and install the new one. Re-insert the inner door panel, gradually working your way around the perimeter of the door glass to ensure it snaps back into place and seats properly.

This repair can be done with the door in place, or you can remove it for easier access. If you decide the remove the door, open it all the way and lift straight up at the hinges. The door will lift off of the hinge pins. On some microwaves, you may have to remove the upper grill cover over the door (if equipped) to accommodate door removal. Place on a hard flat surface with some towels under it for padding. This protects the door facing from scatches.

NOTE: Some doors have a hinge pin that needs to be removed, or screws holding the door in place at the hinge.

You can view an exploded view diagram of your microwave at pcappliancerepair.com for reference. Just type in your model number and locate the parts listing for the door. If you have any questions, or require additional assistance, please let me know. I hope this helps you.

Check your door safety interlock switches. Remove the cover and look for the tiny (usually) black micro switches. Dont touch the silver can.

If you open your door while the oven is working ... these switches arc which burn the contacts. Eventually, they will not close. When that happens, the oven doesnt know the door is closed and will not turn onthe mangatron.

Find em at Radio shack,Appliance parts place or www.Repairclinic.com

Replace the switches for about $10.00, take your significant other out to dinner with the $100.00 you just saved.

open the cover theres a 10-15-or 20 amp ceramic special fuse in the unit, sold at most hardware stores get the right amp rating,its on the side of the fuse

There are a few definite causes but if you would like to rectify problem without messing around, i wold replace magnatron: capacitor and HV diode.That will certainly sort the problem out.

HI, the popping sound that you herd was the result of a failed HV capacitor. This failure will render the unit inoperable, as you has witnessed at this time. Replacing this failed HV capacitor, will correct this issue. I would also advise to check the cut-off fuse and in-line AC fuse as well. There may be some issues concerning the integrity of these fuses as well.

You can find the manual here:

http://www.lge.com/us/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=MV1501W&initialTab=documents&targetPage=support-product-profile#

the thermal fuse (if present) is open. the motor is defective or shorte.

You can download the service / repair manual here.

Most computers will open the manual automatically, but you may need the free Adobe Reader.

It will give you safety info, step by step help in disassembly, troubleshooting tips, and reference numbers. Unfortunately it does not give you part numbers for some reason...

You can find & order parts from Encompass here or you can call them toll-free at 866-779-5835.

I would first check the fuse and oven thermostat.

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.

Accessing some components (especially the oven cavity thermostat) for testing and possible replacement will require you to remove the oven from the wall and take off the outer cover.

If so, the installation instructions here are very handy, and it's best to have two people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.

Once the fuse and oven thermostat are known good and the microwave functions, if the lights / fan still won't work or won't shut off, then you have a problem with the control board.

We see (and repair) this a lot. The problem is on the control panel, which we regularly repair nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week or so.

At our Web site, you can get details of our service, plus we have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

This light failure often occurs when a bulb goes out and the filament shorts, or when the bulbs are removed or installed without first unplugging the oven from the power line. Either can cause such a failure on the controller.

The lights can can be inoperable or stuck on or no bright, too. Sometimes this will similarly affect the exhaust fan operation or inside light, too.

You should check your light sockets for a short, too.



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The first thing I would suggest is a hard reset. Unplug the unit for a minute or so. Then plug it back in, set the clock and try again.

If that doesn't work, leave it unplugged for about 5 minutes.

Let us know what you find out.

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the electron gun in it is most likely the problem. the only thing to do is buy a new microwave.

Go to this page to look at instructions on the .pdf file
The genius is how it controls defrosting and temperature. Not how it keeps time, but it was funny. Dale

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Home-Appliances/Microwave-Ovens/Prestige-Countertop/Built-In-Microwaves/model.NN-C994S

should be pretty close to where the power comes into the oven,there is a fuse! keep looking

HEating element popped and needs to be replaced. Also check for discoloring on the sides and back of the panel. This will also tell you what is going on. Make sure that the power cord did not break either and that it is fully attached where it is supposed to go

You can try to check the AC fuse, which you can see after opening the top cover, Check if there is any loose contact, corrotion or blown off. If the fuse is blown off you can replace it by a new one with a rating 10amps.

Sounds like the table motor may have an issue. You might want to consult you local repair depot for an estimate. Sometimes the repairs are more than the appliance...beware!