My Amana ACS335AS oven works sporadically.

F9 is a problem with the oven door lock circuit. If the door is locked, it's probably a bad switch that tells the oven it's locked. If the door isn't locked, it's probably a problem with the lock mechanism.

A common problem on many built-in GE ovens (you don't say if yours is built-in or free standing...) is air circulation in the control panel. The fan that keeps the panel cool either stops working or gets clogged with dirt/dust and can't move any air. This causes the panel to overheat and can cause all kinds of odd problems and error codes. If you have a built-in, check to make sure the fan is working and the mesh screen behind it is clean.

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Seems like you found out the hard way what I wrote about in this tip...

Check it out it also contains some thing to try on how to unlock that oven..

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i do not see wear the water could compermise the oven.

No, I'm sorry, you will have to replace your thermostat to get this oven to heat to proper temperature. We are Admiral factory authorized parts and service professionals and will be happy to get this part out to you asap.

Just contact us at:
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from 7 AM until 9 PM CST Monday through Saturday. If you contact us first thing Monday morning, we can next day air this to you so you can have it to cook your Thanksgiving dinner before Thanksgiving.

We look forward to working with you and hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Ella

Hello,
Call Amana customer service. Microwave ovens should be able to handle the high humidity you are talking about.
Here's the contact information:
Have your complete model number ready. You can find your model number and serial number on the label located on the upper or lower
front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
For assistance or service, call 1-800-843-0304.
If you need further assistance, you can write to Amana with any questions or concerns at:
Amana Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

most likely the element is gone

as far as the elementy working, if it glows red, its working. if the unit is preheating within 12-15 min, id say the elements are fine. as far as not maintaining temp, thats strange, if the elemnt turns on the control is sendinding power, and its shuttin off so its stopping power, sounds as if a relay is geting stuck on the control board, strange thngs happen when you short things out like that.

check clock has not accidently been switched to Auto this can also happen if someone has interupted the power supply

Disclaimer: I'm a DIYer, not a technician.

Our GE over-the-range microwave stopped producing heat yesterday while warming part of the T-giving feast. Everything else (fan, control panel, light) works fine.

After disassembly and testing last night, I discovered a defective "secondary door switch." Your Kenmore uses a similar switch (~$19 on-line), and that might be the problem. But it also could be other things, such as a bad thermal cut-out.

If you know anyone who's handy with a multimeter, most of the basic diagnostics seem to be pretty straightforward.

Im going for my reset switch...its on the top - outside the oven - behind the panel...