Control panel hi, i need to send you my control panel. could you please tell me how to remove, the panel, where to send it, and how much including shipping. thank you very much. it's an older samsung.

I regularly repair these for this problem for $54.95, which includes insured return shipping.

Feel free to contact me via my site. Please include FULL model number*, FCC ID number*, + detailed symptom information. ( * on the tag in cooking cavity or around door frame or control frame or on back)

William E. Miller, AS-EET
http://www.microwavecontrol.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
"Recycling by repairing since 1982"

I regularly repair these for this problem for $54.95, which includes insured return shipping.

Feel free to contact me via my site. Please include FULL model number*, FCC ID number*, + detailed symptom information. ( * on the tag in cooking cavity or around door frame or control frame or on back)

William E. Miller, AS-EET
http://www.microwavecontrol.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
"Recycling by repairing since 1982"

Many parts for this model are long since no longer available, but many generic parts are available.

Chances are your control circuit board needs repair. After all these years, the electrolytic capacitors dry internally and that can cause bizarre symptoms.

I can repair your board, normally for $54.95, which includes insured return shipping, but if your membrane keypad is bad, it cannot be repaired.

For details and more free DIY and other help & advice, feel free to contact me directly.

Please include FULL model number*, FCC ID number*, + detailed symptom information.
* (on the tag in cooking cavity or around door frame or control frame or on back)

William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavecontrol.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
"Recycling by repairing since 1982"

"F3" on a GE microwave means you have a shorting membrane keypad.
It is part number WB27X10816 and Sears Parts Direct online indicates that the keypad is still available, but I have my doubts. You will just have to place an order with them, and they will notify you in a few days if it's not really available. Annoying, but they're the only game in town on this part.
If you (or someone you know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically involved.
If you would like to have me replace it for you, I would do that for $54.95, which includes insured return shipping.
I would have you either order it and have them drop-ship it to me, or order it yourself and include it with your control panel assembly when you send it to me for repair.
If you decide to send yours in for repair, here is the info you need:
DISASSEMBLY
For disassembly info, you can watch the video at my site, or see these text files: http://www.microwavecontrol.com/safety.htm
http://www.microwavecontrol.com/disassembly.htm
Be very careful when disconnecting the cables & wires. I would photograph or mark the wires during disassembly. Also, some connectors have a locking tab: WHAT TO SEND
I really need the entire control panel assembly - the plastic frame, keypad and control circuit boards - as shown in the attached example photo.
(So once you've detached this assembly from the chassis of the microwave, no further disassembly is required or desired)
Yours should have a "mini-manual" (technical sheet) hidden either behind the grille or control panel. I'd appreciate if you send that, too. I'll copy & return it. And please include my repair formand include yourmodel numberandFCC ID numberfrom the tag, or e-mail or print a clear photo of the tag.
(The repair form has my address, shipping recommendations, payment information, and basic terms of service.) TURNAROUND
If needed, I can rush it for you if you simply write "RUSH" in just the top margin of my repair form.
WARRANTY Unless otherwise specified, I give you a one-year repair guarantee. Thanks, - William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.MicrowaveControl.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide "Recycling by repairing since 1982"

I regularly repair these controller assemblies for $54.95, which includes insured return shipping.

The service manual is at my site here:
http://www.microwavecontrol.com/r340dk_r340dw_sm.pdf

Feel free to contact me directly for all you need to know to remove and ship the controller assembly.

- William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.MicrowaveControl.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide "Recycling by repairing since 1982"

We regularly replace these.

You can send your KOT-151S control panel assembly to us to install a new membrane keypad. The cost would be $64.95.

Or you can order an entire control panel assembly (plastic frame, stainless trim piece, keypad, and control circuit board) for $88.85, which includes return shipping.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your model number) 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

Yes we can.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your full model number) for more information & help or see our Web site.

Before you power it back up after the repair, you should double-check the wiring of the switches against the "mini-manual".

It's located behind the grille or below the circuit board.

If you don't find yours, you can download it here.

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

William E. Miller
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com

Some components can be replaced from the front, but not the high voltage parts including the magnetron.

You can download GE owner's manuals and installation instructions here. They make it easier to remove from the wall.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

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 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.

Some manufacturers will send you the magnetron to do it yourself. If nothing else, you can save about $75 by taking it to the shop yourself.

GE Customer Service is here if you want to request a magnetron.

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

How old is it , if the control panel its going crazy .could'be somethig very simple , tell me the pad panel its plastic or glass, if its plastic its the kind that we can call membrane. this part can be contaminated an send wrong pulses to the controler . if not is the controler itself. unpluged the microwave and open it and check if youcan see dirty .grease bugs, etc. unplug the mebrane clean the contacs with alchohol and q-tips . let me know if works , is no worth it to replace parts on it because the membrane or the cotroler can cost 30 to 90 plus shipping

The control panel has built-in surge protection, and the high voltage probably tripped that. It will have to be repaired, which we do nationwide for only $39.95 postpaid. By rights, I would say the electrician should be the one to see to the repairs, including removing the control panel assembly to send in for repair. We have *critical* safety & disassembly info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk You can find helpful exploded view diagrams by entering your full model number (without the suffix) here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383 Please let us know if you have any other questions.