Need part I have a Dacor PMOR 30S Microwave that I need an ventilation hood that goes above the door. Can't find anyone who has it? Any ideas

The bottom door switch or its mount is bad.

See the service manual here and a help file on door switches here.

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Not likely. More likely it's a bad door switch or door switch mount.

On Sharps and those made by Sharp (Dacor, Wolf, Viking, Electrolux, etc.) it's usually the bottom door switch.

See this handy help file on door switches.

If you need further help, please reply back or post a new help request which includes your full model number and the symptoms you mentioned above.

You can remove the control panel assembly, then you'll be able to see the door opening parts.

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.

The Dacor PCOR30 is essentially a rebranded Sharp R-1874, so the relevant Sharp service manuals (here and here) will help you with disassembly if you need more help.

The Sharp manuals will not have the proper Dacor part numbers.

For that, see the Dacor PCOR parts list here.

Our favorite place to order Dacor parts is by part number from the Pros here.

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The service manual is here and the parts list is here.
That mesh is the door screen which prevents microwave leakage.
It must be intact or replaced, or a fire hazard exists.
You can order Dacor parts by part number from the Pros here.

The PCOR30 microwaves are essentially a rebranded Sharp R-1870-series ovens.

This is a problem in one of the damper-related components, either the switch or motor or the damper door may be binding.

The damper is a door inside that opens or closes depending on cooking mode. If the controller senses that the door is not in the right position, it will shut down the cook cycle.

Sharp models stop after 59 seconds.

See the attached sample drawing for a typical damper assembly.

The service manuals that cover these models are here:

http://www.microwavedisplay.com/r1874_sm.pdf
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/r1870_r1871_sm.pdf
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/r1850_r1851_sm.pdf

The above manuals will not have Sharp part numbers, not the Dacor part numbers, but they should work, and you can order them from the Sears Parts Direct site.

But if you're leery or unsure, you can look up the Dacor part numbers in the part list here, then order by part number from the Pros here.

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check the maiboard fuses

Many times restaurant supply houses can have what you are looking for in terms of hinges. However, when the hinges, seals, megatron tubes go....generally its time to go shopping for a new unit!

This is a problem in one of the damper-related components, most likely the switch, but it may also be the motor or the damper door.

The damper is a door inside that opens or closes depending on cooking mode. If the controller senses that the door is not in the right position, it will shut down the cook cycle.

Sharp models (and Sharp models made for Dacor) stop after 59 seconds.

See the attached sample photo for a typical damper assembly.

We have a very close service manual and have uploaded it to our site here to help you.

You will need the free Adobe Reader to view or print it.

If a switch is all you need, we offer a universal type for only $5 postpaid which you can order here.

If your model is PCOR30, and you need a new motor, the part number is 66756 and you can order it here.

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William E. Miller
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http://www.microwavedisplay.com

What usually breaks is the door open lever.

On an over-the-range model, only the control panel needs to be removed. Please unplug the oven first.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

Once it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should open.

Dacors are made by Sharp, and one of these service manuals below may help you.

http://www.microwavedisplay.com/r530es_sm.pdf
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/R530EKF_R530ESF_R530EWF_sm.pdf
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/r530bk_bw_sm.pdf

To order Dacor parts, I recommend you visit http://www.apdepot.com/index.asp

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jamison665 was you using the microwave when this happened? Reason I ask is that all microwaves over the range have a temp sensor so if you are using the cooktop and don't have the vent fan on the OTR running, it will turn on the fan if it gets to hot. Once this cools off, the fan will quit running. When this happens, it is only the fan that is running. I think this may be it since the turntable will rotate when the mircowave cooking section is in use.