Everything checks out ok, except does not heat up.
See this causes and fix it. God bless you
Diode
The high voltage diode converts the A/C power
output of the transformer to D/C, doubling the voltage to nearly 5,000
volts. This high voltage powers the magnetron which emits the energy
that cooks the food. If the diode burns out, a lower A/C voltage reaches
the magnetron, which is not sufficient to power the magnetron. When the
diode fails it is often visibly burned out. If it appears to be good,
it can be tested with a volt-Ohm meter capable of testing diodes. High
voltage diodes frequently fail and are one of the most common points of
failure in a microwave oven.
Door Switch
If the microwave does not heat, one of the
door switches might be defective. Microwave ovens normally have three
door switches, if any of them fail the microwave does not turn on and
does not heat. Check the switches for continuity with an Ohm meter.
Magnetron
If the microwave oven doesn't heat the
magnetron tube might have burned out. The magnetron uses high voltage,
high current DC power to generate the microwave frequency that cooks the
food. If the microwave oven is turned on when it is empty this can
cause the magnetron to burn out. Once it is burned out it has to be
replaced, it's not repairable.
High Voltage Capacitor
If the microwave doesn't heat the high
voltage capacitor might be defective. The high voltage capacitor works
with the high voltage diode to convert the output of the transformer to
DC voltage and to double the output voltage. If the capacitor is burned
out the entire high voltage circuit stops working properly. The high
voltage capacitor can be checked with a special VOM meter which has a
capacitance testing capability. Be aware that the high voltage capacitor
can retain a charge of more than 3,000 volts and can injure or kill a
person if not handled properly. Only trained technicians should perform
this type of testing.
High Voltage Transformer
If the microwave does not heat, the high
voltage transformer might be burned out. Microwave ovens produce a very
high voltage in order to power the magnetron antenna, which emits the
energy that cooks the food.
Thermal Fuse
If the microwave doesn't heat the thermal
fuse may have blown. It can be tested for continuity. Watch our fuse
testing video for more information.
Thermoprotector
If the microwave doesn't heat the
thermoprotector may have tripped. This is a safety device to prevent the
microwave from overheating. It can be tested for continuity to see if
it's blown.
Main Control Board
If the microwave doesn't heat the main
control board may be defective. This is not common. When a microwave
doesn't heat the problem is usually within the high voltage circuit;
either the high voltage capacitor, diode, transformer or magnetron.
SOURCE: Microwave won't heat food.
This would be under warranty, so Maytag should take care of it for you: http://maytag.com/support/index.jsp
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SOURCE: microwave won't heat.
Magnatron is suspect. Need to put a voltmeter and see if the input (primary) side to the high-voltage transformer (big heavy iron thing in there) is getting 120Vac. Don't touch the other (high voltage) side of this transformer. If the power is there, you are looking at replacing the magnatron. Its affordable if you do it yourself - buy the part on EBAY - lookup "universal magnatron"
SOURCE: My Maytag MMV4205 Microwave Oven runs but does not heat
With the symptoms you
have, I would most strongly suspect a shorted high voltage rectifier
diode or a bad magnetron, or a loose and possibly corroded connection on the magnetron's terminal.
The diode is a fairly
cheap fix, and the mag will cost more.
If you or someone you
know
decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and
disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.
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.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety
warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html (if it's not shorted, it's
probably okay)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/xformer.html
You can usually find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.
We're happy
to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating
of our answer.
SOURCE: Maytag Microwave 1150 Help
Check first the motor coupling under the turntable, if that is not the
problem , then test and eventually replace the turntable motor.
Click here and select model to get parts and diagrams.
SOURCE: I am having problems with
It sounds like the magnetron may have
either failed or is not being supplied with the extremely high
voltage required to run it. YOUR
SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT This is a job for a professional but if
you are safety clued up, here's instruction. If it is the type with an "Invertor",
they are not user serviceable and should be directed to an authorised
repair agent for continued safety, otherwise if conventional;
Make sure the !!!!any
capacitors are discharged!!!!! before attempting any sort of
repair.
Check the door interlock switches first then the high
voltage diode with either an AVO model 8 or moving coil meter on high
resistance range for short circuit, (DVM's won't show the fault!),
the capacitor can fail and go short circuit, the feed fuse on the
primary of the high voltage transformer and then finally, the
magnetron is best checked by substitution.
Hope that helps.
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