Every oven, every microwave comes with an instruction manual, a user guide and an installation guide. Just look in the box. what use if I have to type over a manual, you already have? (Should have) (can get on the net)
Most likely causes - shorted high voltage rectifier, or failed high voltage transformer, or shorted high voltage capacitor, or shorted magnetron. If an odor accompanied the failure, high voltage rectifier or transformer most likely. All of these components operate on 4000 v, or more - with enough current to kill you. Make sure the unit is unplugged, and the high voltage capacitor is fully discharged before testing. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_29ad5d1dd86564b0
(I'd say it's a failed or failing thermostat on the control circuit board or the hood TCO / thermal cutout / thermostat)
And if FixYa would inform us experts when as persons responds to a request for more information, we could reply back quickly.
But since (for some reason) they won't, you'll just have to post a new help request.
But please be sure to include the full model number from the tag on the oven, and exact symptoms - what it's doing or not doing, and when.
Is it set to be off via the control panel?
You can download Kitchenaid / Whirlpool owner's manuals, installation manuals, and parts lists here.
The turntable system consists of the motor, the coupler, the turntable support with rollers, and the tray.
You can see and hear a video of how a turntable motor should sound when you rotate it by hand.
If yours is not set to be off via the control panel, and it won't rotate or it sounds like it's grinding, etc., you may have a bad motor or plastic coupler.
You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number from the tag here.
Usually the top vent front panel is held in by two screws and or clips, Get those off and the bottom of this peace should un hook, unless there are screws there also. if you can get this far, the rest will be obvious.
Open leverCheck your
microwave lever to determine if it is damaged. If it is broken, simply
replace the lever to get your microwave door fully functional again.
Door springResponsible
for keeping downward pressure on the door hook, the microwave door
spring can begin to malfunction. If this part is broken and prevents you
from opening your microwave door, replacement is necessary.
Door latchOne reason
your microwave door may not open properly is a broken door latch.
Located inside the microwave, the door latch manipulates the door hook
to keep the door closed for safety and top performance. If broken, the
door could become stuck in the locked position.
Door hookIf your
microwave door will not release properly, the door hook could be
damaged. Located inside the door, the door hook is made of plastic and
prone to breakage with extended use or age. As this part is unable to be
repaired, the only option is to replace it.
Button or button springIf
the microwave door will not open, it could be an internal failure of
the button or button spring. If it is determined that either of these
parts is the source, both are replaceable and it is recommended that
they be installed at the same time.
Handle actuatorIf the
microwave door will not open the plastic handle actuator could be
broken. Connected between the door button and the door latch assembly,
this plastic part could become damaged and brittle over time, which
makes breaking inevitable. If this occurs, replace the handle actuator
to get your microwave fully functional again.
Please post a new help request with the full model number from the tag on your microwave, as well as detailed symptom information - what is or is not happening, and when the failure occurs.
Then we can give you free help.
As long as there is ventilation at the back and somewhere for the air to come out go ahead and use you imagination to make the trim kit look good to the eye. Making those tough decisions is what installers do.
I don't know the model number of this unit to know if the sound level is adjustable. If it was fine before and nothing has been done in the program setting, it probably needs a new control PCB. How old is it ??
http://www.kitchenaid.com/ then service and support. Suggest you start there since you didn't mention model number or anything else i could use to run it down.
We could probably help you if you would repost this with the full model number from the tag in the cooking cavity or elsewhere on the oven.Excellent job on detailing the symptoms though!Just be sure to include them in your repost, too.
The only way possible to see if the touch
pads are working is to test the voltage of the control pads when it contacts.
The input of the Microprocessor should be checked for the pad control impulse
to come in. If there is no trigger voltage to the mP this can be the control
pad problem.
The mP must be checked for the working voltage and also the frequency
oscillation at the crystal leads. If so the mP is working with a suspected
control pads which are not able to set the program or timing.
There is no way but to remove the sticker pad and replace, One difficult way to
have a chance is to remove the carbon sticker pads and check continuity , You
can use a carbon pen to line the tracks so that the multi-meter reads a
continuity. With this you can have a temporary fix. Use a dryer to warm carefully to dispere any moisture but if the pads are worn you need to replace.
Make sure that the program controller is working if not check
power - step down supply, the pads are responding- if not faulty pads- or the
door switches, if the switch contact are not good then it will not trigger the
processor to switch on the waveguides. If the lights or fan work without any
display or action of program being triggered to start then it can be a possible
fault on the main board or the processor. Sometimes insect secretion can short
the board and display panel and so the processor can work in such an erratic
manner. If so clean, solder and reset the board. Now identify the parts by
clicking this link:http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/microwave/a/5/141/identifying-microwave-parts.html
If there is no heating
please do not switch on unless you have confirmed the fault. It is possible
that the Magnetron is faulty, the temperature cut off is faulty or the main
capacitor is short. It is also quite possible that insect can get into the oven
and create soft spots. When you switch on these will create a short and make
the voltage jump and in the long run damage the magnetron. Check this link to
know how a microwave works:
