Panasonic NN-S962 Microwave Oven Logo
Posted on Dec 29, 2007
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Comes on when you open door, and now it finally quit working

I have had this microwave for approx. 6yrs. About 2 yrs after purchase it started the problem of coming on when you opened the door. I had that repaired it was a door switch problem.

Last year it started it again but I never had it repaired and a few months ago it quit doing that on and off. Then right before Christmas this year you could press the sensor cook button and it would not come on at all. Not even if you opened the door. LOL So I tried the minute cook button next to the sensor cook button. That would work so I would immediantly hit the stop button and then try the sensor button again and it would work. So for a few days I would hit the minute cook button stop it and then hit sensor cook all was okay and the problem of opening the door and it started had ceased as well.

Christmas day it would not do anything and hasn't since!! I have tried every button. The clock still works and you can change time. When you press the minute cook button you hear a click the light comes on it starts counting down and three seconds later you hear a click and the light goes off. Hummmm

I want to know if it is worth repairing or am I better off purchasing a new microwave? I have gone ahead and purchased the Kenmore 721.67903 convection/microwave and hope it does not have as many problems. But if this one can be fixed and not at a major cost I would have it repaired to use in the game room.

Thanks for any help,
Angela

  • bsirvine Feb 24, 2008

    Very same problem. About 3 weeks ago it began. Now ALSO, the timer runs for 3 seconds, shuts off the fan and turntable, runs for 3 seconds more, shuts down then goes back to the default display.

  • Anonymous Jun 05, 2008

    plat is not moving

×

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Master 579 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 31, 2007
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Oct 05, 2007
Answers
579
Questions
2
Helped
215867
Points
1286

I think you've put up with enough hassle from this unit and should get another one. Intermittant flakey problems are hard (read expensive) to fix.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Tappan Speedwave 1000 turns on when door is opened

Microwaves do normally 'turn on', in that the light comes on and the fan starts running. If the turntable starts turning and it is emitting microwave energy, then you need to take it for service or replace it. To me, it sounds fine.
tip

MICROWAVE POWER TEST Hi Everyone, In this tip I will show you how to easily test...

MICROWAVE POWER TEST

Hi Everyone,

In this tip I will show you how to easily test your Microwaves power. If it is sufficient, or if it is not heating effectively anymore.

Non heating Microwaves are a common issue, and the most likely component that is faulty is the Magnetron - These days Magnetron's are quite expensive (usually about 50% the price of a new Entry Level Microwave). Low heating could mean a Magnetron becoming faulty (unlikely, as a Magnetron either works, or it doesn't work)

Tools required: A Normal Glass (Heat-resistant, in other words Microwave friendly), Water (Room Temperature) , a Centigrade Thermometer (Can get this at any Pharmacy)

Procedure:
1) Fill a glass with approx. 125 ml water. Use water at room temperature (from the tap), avoid using refrigerated water as this will work against the test we are doing.
2) Measure the initial temperature of the water with the thermometer (It should be between approx. 10 & 20 degrees).
3) Place the glass with the water about 2 cm away from the center of the Microwave Oven plate.
4) Heat the water at full power (The highest setting possible on your Microwave) for 70 seconds.
5) Stir the water (For 5 - 8 sec).
6) Measure the final water temperature with a thermometer.
7) If the increase is 45 degrees or more, then your microwave is heating sufficiently, if not it could mean replacing the Magnetron, or purchasing a new Microwave.

I hope this guide as helped you. If it has, please rate it accordingly.
on Apr 23, 2011 • Microwave Ovens
1helpful
1answer

Oven resets (like power failure) frequently - either while pressing buttons or while cooking food. Approx 5 yrs old - problem just started.

Hi.


The following parts may cause this problem and must be tested:

Control Pad: This is most likely the problem , testing the contol pad is quite complicate.

Door lock: A defective door lock can cause the magnetron and turntable motor being turn off erratically. This wont cause the program to reset.

Power cord and power connection solder joints: this can cause a microwave restarting because vibration caused by the oven working cause power interruption.

A bad shielding to controller board can also cause the microwave resetting because of the interference caused by magnetron on control board circuits. This is also quite common.

The control pad or control board are the parts that are most commonly causing this problem.
1helpful
1answer

Frigidare FMCB115Gc Has power won't start up

Could be a blown fuse in the HV transformer primary circuit,bad connections to the magnetron filament,open thermal protector or thermal fuse,
1helpful
1answer

Microwave is not working

One of the door switches needs to be replace.

I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/vitaliy_f406165329c75ede

0helpful
1answer

Microwave doesnt heat anything.

it is the door problem it seems to be known issue per target sales guy he advise to call emerson since it is past 90 days for target to return
0helpful
3answers

Keypad doesn't work

check control panel and clean the control circuit, any moisture is there clean the circuit. any dry solder is there check overall circuit and confor it ...door switches and sensors
1helpful
2answers

Fuse in Microwave blew , now starts running when door is opened

You have one or more defective door switches, or the door switch mount is loose or damaged. If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info (as well as a text file which helps in diagnosing and repairing door switch problems) at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
3helpful
1answer

Microwave quit

I would suspect either door switches or an intermittent control circuit board, either of which can be repaired. Opening the door while cooking (without first hitting the STOP pad) is the primary cause of door switch failure over time. I have a text file on my site called "doorsw.txt" which helps in diagnosing and repairing door switch problems. You can find the file via a Google search. It will help you check and replace the door switches if you or an able friend is so inclined. In some cases, the problem is a bad connection or a bad relay on the control board. That's something we see fairly often, and we repair them for only $32.50 nationwide.
Not finding what you are looking for?

302 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Panasonic Microwave Ovens Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Paul Bade

Level 3 Expert

1818 Answers

Jerry Naidoo

Level 2 Expert

152 Answers

Are you a Panasonic Microwave Oven Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...