My microwave oven Frigidaire PLMV169DCD has stopped working. Most of the electrical functions continue to operate as expected. The clock is on and correct, the extraction fan works on both speeds. The work top illumination is operational. however, activating any kind of cook/heat function cause the internal light to come and the turntable to rotate, but very slowly. No heat is generated. An appliance engineer said charged me $80 to say the control board is blown and I need a new one. Looks like a new board is about $166, and I have my doubts it will fix the issue given so many other control functions are still operational. Any advice would be appreciated. I don't want to throw money at it unless I'm sure its worth it.
The only real issue with the control board that could cause that is a failing relay or bad connection, both of which I can repair on a control board for $54.95, which includes insured return shipping.
The first thing I would do is test the outlet. A toaster or hair dryer are good devices to use.
A microwave must be on its own breaker, or at least not on the same breaker as a high-current device (stove) or a device that causes spikes on the line (fridge, freezer).
It's possible you have a failing magnetron or high-voltage transformer, but I would need to discuss it to narrow it down.
For free additional DIY help and details, feel free to e-mail me directly from my site. Remind me of your full model number and detailed symptoms.
William E. ("Ed") Miller
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Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
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Assuming you're talking about the hood vent exhaust fan and the cooktop lights, my solution is below. If not, please write back with details.
We see (and repair) this
a lot. The problem is on the control panel, which
we regularly repair nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a
week.
At
our Web site, you can get details of our service, plus we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
This light failure often
occurs when a bulb goes out and the filament
shorts, or when the bulbs are removed or installed without first
unplugging the oven from the power line. Either can cause such a
failure on the controller.
This can often also
affect the exhaust fan operation, too. The lights and fan can be
inoperable or stuck on too.
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full 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
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
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hi
i think the timer has to be reset,,and make a hard reset..
than k you............
SOURCE: we have a frigidaire microwave and in the middle
What you are saying the microwave stop work like heating,but but the clock counts down.If it is stop heating then there is a rest on or near the magtrogron.Once it cools down it start back heating.Open and close the door will reset power to the magtrogen{sorry about the spelling].Look for loose connector,or replace the click zon it should have a small red buttom on it.
SOURCE: I have a Frigidaire Microwave oven CFMV156DBA. The
This
is usually caused by either a bad door switch or a loose door switch
mount, which are pretty simple problems to fix.
Even though a door
switch clicks, it may still be bad inside.
Door switch
or mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door or by opening
the
door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.
There are
plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and
onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.
The screws on these
mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be
activated properly.
Sometimes it's
a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just
out of position. This tab
can be hard to see, since it is under the
bottom edge of the switch.
If the switch mount is
broken, it's usually more economical and
safer to add a dab or two of hot glue to the mount to secure the
switch. Let it cool for about 30 minutes before using.
One test that sometimes
helps is to
gently lift up (and/or push down) on the door or handle as you try to
start it. If it works or tries to work, then it's a door switch mount
or
door alignment issue.
You can 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 you only need a
switch, you can order a universal type here for $5 postpaid.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
SOURCE: Frigidaire Microwave Fan won't shut off plmv169dcd
Had the same issue, leave Microwave unplugged for 30 minutes and then plug back in. My fax stopped blowing and now fucntions 100% normal again HI/LO / OFF
Best of Luck!!! :)
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