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Our kenmore microwave lights up buts does not operate now what?

It lights up but does not run and we have used it about 2 months what is wrong?

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Sounds like you have a bad door switch. Need to call a repairman. It should be under warranty and not cost you anything to repair it.

If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/ronald_e6b9572cebe3ad27

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SOURCE: Kenmore microwave 1000 watts

This is usually caused by either a bad door switch, a loose door switch mount, or a problem on the control panel.

Even though a door switch clicks, it may still be bad inside. Its continuity must be checked.

Switch or mount trouble can be caused by slamming the door or by opening the door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.

If it's under a year old, Sears should cover it under warranty, as long as they don't suspect abuse or improper operation..

If instead you or a friend decide to look into it, we have critical information on safety, disassembly and door switches at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383 or http://www.searspartsdirect.com

We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

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William Miller

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SOURCE: Kenmore Microwave 63301 - Power, but front panel doesn't operate

You have a failed membrane keypad or the problem may be on the board itself.

We regularly repair such control units for customers nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in most cases in about a week with a one-year guarantee.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your full model number) for more information & help.

A full Sears/Kenmore model number has 3 digits, a dot, then 8 more digits, such as ###.########

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

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