I have a Magic Chef Microwave Model MCD11E3W. It started acting up this weekend. It will alutomaticaly restart itself after cooking and now I cannot clear the 3.5 message/numbers on he control panel which is totally dead. I cannot program anything in.

SOURCE: Model 721.80803400 microwave blank control panel

there is a transformer on front pc board.might need tech to have a looksee

SOURCE: Touch control failed on GE Spacemaker Microwave HVM1540

If you want to order a touch pad, (it has the micro computer built in it!) and fix it that way, you'll still have a 2-3 year old machine.
I would say it would be quicker and cheaper to buy a new one.

William Miller

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• Posted on Nov 29, 2009

SOURCE: The light is off on my Magic Chef MCD11E3W

Since the owner's manual doesn't cover it, you'll have to remove the outer wrapper.

See these files:
http://wwww.microwavedisplay.com/safety.txt
http://wwww.microwavedisplay.com/disassembly.txt

Most bulbs can be matched up at hardware stores, home improvement centers, and places like Wal-Mart or even large grocery stores.

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SOURCE: I just installed an over the range Magic Chef

Sometimes there is a separate fuse for the magnatron circuit. Sometimes the fuse is the culprut, and sometimes it is the control board. Usually when magnatrons fail, they smoke or go bang or both.
I would look for a blown fuse first, and then look for a factory authorised service center.

Best of luck.

William Miller

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• Posted on Oct 18, 2011

SOURCE: HOW TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN MAGIC CHEF MICROWAVE

If there's no obvious removable cover over the bulb (most often on the rear or side) and the owner's manual doesn't address it, then disassembly will be required.

Always unplug a microwave before removing or installing any bulbs.

You'll need to remove the outer cover (wrapper) to get to the bulb.

See these links before proceeding:
http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/mwd/safety.txt
http://031d26d.namesecurehost.com/mwd/disassembly.txt

The screws you need to remove should be pretty obvious, but a special driver (such as a T20H type or GTXH20-100) may be needed.

Be sure to put all the screws back in the right holes, since some may be special grounding screws.

Bulbs can be had locally in most grocery stores, hardware stores, home improvement centers, and big box or department stores.

Many models use halogen lamps. You must not touch halogen types with your bare skin, as the oils will shorten the bulb life.

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