Samsung Model MT1088SB - The unit starts unexpectedly, sometimes in microwave mode, sometimes with the convection elements. After unplugging the unit to attempt a reset, the clock sometimes will indicate 2:25 minutes, sometimes 3:00 and the red heat indicator is lit on the control panel. I have tried to unplug the unit overnight and reset the clock. I have tried to let the unit run the time shown on the clock when it is plugged in, hoping it will reset. All this to no avail and I am concerned about a fire hazard.

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I have this Samsung MW 1080 STA for four some years, and lately showed the code A-1 in the display out of nowhere, in the middle of night, or during the day without anybody touching or using it. It'll beep twice, then, go to A-2 and A-3, and back again. When you cancel, it will disappear, but it will come back right away in 2 to 3 seconds. It becomes a headache because I had to unplug it after each use. Any ideas, please?

William Miller

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• Posted on Nov 21, 2008

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This is due to a defective or loose magnetron causing electrical interference and disruption in the control circuit board.

If your magnetron was recently replaced, it may have loose mounting nuts or bolts or maybe the wire mesh RF gasket was not installed or got pinched.

It may also need a new high-voltage diode and stirrer, and the cavity may be affected.

If you or someone you know decide to look into it, we have critical information on safety, disassembly and door switches at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

If it's within the magnetron portion of the warranty (usually 5-9 years) but out of the original full warranty (usually 1 year), then your manufacturer will cover the part cost, but not the cost to visit you or the labor charge to do the work.

You can order Samsung parts here.

You can find your nearest Samsung-authorized service center here.

To find out if yours was recalled, please call Samsung's Service Division at 800-932-3837.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

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I have the same "SE" problem. After reading this thread here, I realise it's likely the keypad problem, which explains the microwave's behaviour (no key was working).

So there were two possibilities. (1)keypad failure and (2) bad connection.

Obviously the easiest thing I could start with is to clean the connection. So I first take the cover off. Behind the keypad is a circuit board. In addition to a few connections between the circuit board and other parts of the microwave, there is a ribbon connecting the keypad to the circuit board.

Loose the plastic on the connection, pull the ribbon out from the socket. I then used spirit to clean the exposed copper connections. Put every thing back to place.

Voila, it's working again and we have been living happily ever after.....

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My MO showing error 2 and 3 while i am connecting it.....

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I too have the same problem i try to bake cake and it turns to become biscuit or it dosnt cook in the centre