I was baking a sweet potato, but I think I may have left a disposable Chinese container (with metal handles), and the oven just stopped working. Ideas as to how to I can do to resolve situation?
The magnetron may have been damaged, the thermal fuse will shut down the microwave to stop further damage and reset itself in 20 to 30 minutes, since that has not happened I recommend a professional at this point.
If the microwave is completely dead, unplug unit, remove top, [several screws] look to the right where the keypad control board is, look down where you should see a printed circuit board look for a short fuse near by that is clipped in, remove with a flat head screwdriver and replace with same current rating, assemble before testing, lethal high voltages present.
John gave you some good advice, but even if you unplug the microwave and open it up you are exposing yourself to lethal high voltage because the capictors are still fully charged and if you are not familiar with the discharge procedure I would recommend you contacting a qualified service technician. It just isn't worth your life. Good luck, Marty
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SOURCE: sparking fire inside the microwave - Knemore Model No. 721.80522500
If the sparking has stopped, that should be fine.
If you have a burned spot you may need to sand it and repaint it with appliance paint from Wal-Mart, etc.
You can probably replace the shelf bracket / hook if it's still available.
If you'll post your brand and model, we'll see if we can steer you toward a source for a new shelf bracket.
If it's a Kenmore, you can probably find an exploded view by entering your FULL model number here: http://www3.sears.com (the 3 is correct)
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SOURCE: kenmore microwave oven handle came off
You will need a new handle, and you can probably find an exploded view by entering your FULL model number here: http://www3.sears.com (the 3 is correct)
Normally you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo) and then you'll see the screws you need to remove.
We do not recommend removing the door unless it's absolutely necessary.
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SOURCE: Jenn-Air JMC7000 Microwave Stopped working
So it's dead? (No display, no inside lights, no beeps?)
A microwave can be dead for many reasons.
If it goes dead for a while during or after cooking then comes back on, the magnetron is probably overheating and causing the thermostat to open. When it cools, it closes the circuit and allows power through again.
If it's random, it may be a bad connection, usually on the control board or fuse holder.
If it went dead almost immediately after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a shorted high-voltage capacitor.
If it went dead a few seconds after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a failing high-voltage transformer.
If the fuse is good, it may be an open thermostat or thermal cutout on or near the magnetron or on top of the cavity / body of the oven.
If you or a friend decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and disassembly information at our site, linked here on Fixya: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk
You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
Please write back with more details if you need further help.
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SOURCE: Fire in Microwave Using Sensor Control for Potato
Please contact your home insurance to have the problem logged as a failure of the microwave. The insurance company will most likely help you with the smoke damage to the house and will contact the manufacturer to get their money back... there might be an issue with the manufacturing of these appliances.
SOURCE: NEFF MICROWAVE OVEN BLOWS 10A INTERNAL FUSE
We had the same problem, got Neff service engineer to come out after taking out insurance. He said the megatron cracks which is a large magnet and causes the fuse board to blow and needs to be replaced. This occurs through lack of ventilation on instalation. Total cost £370 may as well get a new one. Plus our insurance wouldn't pay the cost and cancelled the insurance policy.
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Is there an internal fuse on this model?
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