The counter and light on the Smeg FME24X come on and timer counts down but the oven isn't coming on. A toy screwdriver was inserted in the top hole on right side door opening and fuse tripped. Any solutions?
An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points
Superstar:
An expert that got 20 achievements.
All-Star:
An expert that got 10 achievements.
MVP:
An expert that got 5 achievements.
Smeg Master
9,179 Answers
Re:
The door switches are almost certainly the culprit - probably the upper one. It may also be a loose mount, or even a loose spring in the hook-like devices on the door which activate the switches.
There is a center monitor switch whose purpose is to blow open the fuse if the door is open and the upper or lower switch gets activated.
That's why the fuse blew when the screwdriver was introduced - you activated the door switch while the monitor switch was on.
I've attached a generic picture which gives you the idea.
More importantly, at my Web site, I have critical safety information, disassembly tips, and infomration on checking and replacing door switches.
You can find these via my link at FixYa here: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk
This happened to mine, could you explain in a bit more detail please. ThanksThis happened to mine, could you explain in a bit more detail please. Thanks
You can't post conmments that contain an email address.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
If everything else is working but it won't heat the food, the causes are the magnetron "common failure" or the high voltage capacitor and diode can be a factor, the three work together to heat the food. Depending on the nature of repair it can be close to the cost of a new microwave oven.
Those are classic symptoms of a bad magnetron tube, the microwave source. It is possible to replace the part, but usually not worth it. The magnetron is expensive and you should let a professional do the repair. There are lethal voltages under the cover and the chance of microwave leakage if the repairs aren't done correctly. Between the part cost and labor charge, it's usually not much more expensive (sometimes even less!) to buy a new oven.
Normal
0
MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";}
Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your
Microwave Oven....
.... the turntasble isn't coming on either
have had service engineer, who took it away for diagnosis and has phoned to say it needs a new transformer at £192!!!!
it's 6 years old
what to do?
×