Microwave is still functional. Cooks as usual. Just can't close the door when finished and food is removed as the interior fan continues to run.
One of the micro switches has malfunctioned, and must be replaced for normal operation.
Testimonial: "Thanks again! I was afraid of that. Probably a bad relay but you have to purchase the whole board and that looks to be a $200 part. Guess it is time for a new microwave."
SOURCE: Microwave continues to run when the door is closed
Did you pressed the stop/clear button? or disconnect the micro.. for a couple of hours and try again?
SOURCE: After use, fan keeps running and control panel not working
Hi, this is a major chip fault. this chip is located on the control board and, it is responsible for initiating the cooking cycle correctly. you will need to replace the control board asap. it has failed.
SOURCE: Microwave GE Spacemaker JVM1650SH05 - The light
The bulb may have blown. It is often under an access panel on the side or back that is held on with a screw or two.
SOURCE: POwer switch
This
is usually caused by either a bad door switch, a loose door switch
mount (which are pretty simple problems to fix - see this file) or
occasionally a
problem on the control panel.
Even though a door
switch clicks, it may still be bad inside.
Door switch
or mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door or by opening
the
door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.
There are
plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and
onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.
The screws on these
mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be
activated properly.
Sometimes it's
a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just
out of position. This tab
can be hard to see, since it is under the
bottom edge of the switch.
If the switch mount is
broken, it's usually more economical and
safer to add a dab or two of hot glue to the mount to secure the
switch. Let it cool for about 30 minutes before using.
One test that sometimes
helps is to
gently lift up (and/or push down) on the door or handle as you try to
start it. If it works or tries to work, then it's a door switch mount
or
door alignment issue.
You can find links to helpful exploded view
diagrams and part ordering help
here.
I recommend that you bookmark that
link to your favorites.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating
components.
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.
If you don't find yours,
or if you want to look at it without disassembling the oven, you can
download it here.
If you only need a
switch, you can order a universal type here for $5 postpaid.
If you think the problem
is on the control panel, we repair these nationwide by mail
for $39.95 postpaid in most cases in about a week or so with a one-year
guarantee.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
SOURCE: Fan continues to run when I open the door.
It may be a door switch problem (see this file) or a stuck fan relay on the control circuit board, which we can repair for $39.95 in most cases.
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full model number from the tag on the unit) for more
information & help.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
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Thank you for your help. Unfortunately the micro switches do not appear to be the problem. After receiving your solution, I checked all three switches and they are functioning as indicated (both door open and closed) on the schematic that I found inside the casing.
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