SOURCE: Lightbulb in Emerson microwave model MW8115 SS
Hello,
You have 3 choices to use on removing the safety screw(s) on the MW (microwave or nuker as I call them) cover.
1 - The screw(s) is/are usually a modified TORX T-20 or T-25 bit
adapter. Sometimes you can very carefully use a standard T-20/25 bit
adapter to get the screw loosened. Sometimes! If that doesn't work then
you have option #2.
2 - If #1 doesn't work you can use a small flat blade screwdriver that
has been modified with a slot cut into the center of the blade end to
bypass the center pin. First find a narrow enough flat blade srewdriver
that you don't care about anymore, and make sure it fits rather snugly
inside the screw-head just for a loose fit. If the blade is a bit wider
- no problem - it can be ground down to fit snugly. Next - using a
dremel tool and diamond cutting wheel attachment (or similar) cut a
slot into the end of the blade. Make sure that the screwdriver is going
to bite the insides of that screw-head first though before wasting a
perfectly good screwdriver. You will have to adjust by trial and error
until you get the blade to fit perfectly the head of the safety screw.
If the screws are really tight use a pair of vice grips to clamp the
screwdriver blade for extra leverage.
If neither of these methods work for you or you can't modify a special tool then you will have to do the last option.
3 - Using an easy out of proper size drill out the center pin and then
use the proper "easy out" to back out the screw. Discard that/those
screw(s) and replace with regular phillips head screws after replacing
the light bulb.
Hopefully you will be able to do this repair yourself? Otherwise if
your neighbor is Tim the Toolman Taylor I'm sure he'll be able to give
you the necessary hand to do it for you.
Hope this helps fix your dilema you are in.
One note here -
Make sure you unplug the nuker first and be VERY CAREFUL as to NOT
TOUCH the HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR inside. Otherwise you risk a chance of
SEVERE HIGH VOLTAGE SHOCK!!!!!!!!!
BE VERY CAREFUL....
Best regards,
Frank
SOURCE: Emerson MW8106W Blew internal 20A fuse.
You almost certainly have a shorted high-voltage capacitor.
Here is a link you or someone you know can use for test help, but read the safety warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/cap_test.html
For more help from Emerson visit here or get help using your appliance at 1-800-898-9020. Get help locating a servicer or parts at 1-800-695-0098.
Emerson parts are distributed by Fox International and their number is 800-321-6993. Or you might try e-mailing [email protected]
Many Emerson microwave owner's manuals are available for free download here.
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SOURCE: mw8115ssw no power
There's no reset button, only a a hard reset. Unplug the unit for a
minute or so. Then plug it back in and see if ti works.
A microwave can be dead
for many reasons.
It
may be the fuse, which is usually located on
the
floor of the oven behind the control panel, between the door switches,
or on the filter board near where the cord comes into the unit.
If
the fuse is good, it may be an open thermostat or thermal cutout (TCO)
/ thermal fuse on or near the magnetron or on top of the cavity / body
of the oven.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use (in order given) for test help, but read
the safety warnings first:
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/safety.txt
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/disassembly.txt
For more help from
Emerson visit
here or get
help using your appliance at 1-800-898-9020. Get help locating an
authorized servicer or parts at 1-800-695-0098.
Emerson parts are
distributed by Fox
International
and their number is 800-321-6993. Or you might try
e-mailing [email protected]
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your
thoughtful rating of our answer.
SOURCE: Replace Emerson Microwave Ove Fuse
Most of the manufactory has put them in the back where the power cord comes in.
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