Ron October 30, 2018 for Model Number Smh9702st samsung Exhaust fan come on when cooking under under it.but when you stop cooking.it run more than a hour and then it kick on and off for more then two hours.would it be a thermostat problem.if so where is it located and what is the part no.
1 Answer Ron, The vent fan should not automatically come on when cooking under it. If the fan is coming on then this would most likely be an issue with the control board or the door switches on the unit. Read More...
Kevin October 12, 2018 When my microwave went out completely and without warning I checked a few of the thermostats until one came up with an open loop. I bought a replacement thermostat (DE47-20034A) to replace it, but this is also coming up OL on the multimeter. Is the part faulty or does this thermostat intentionally have no connection?
1 Answer Kevin, There is one thermostat for the fan motor that is normally open and closes on a rise in temperature. If unit is dead check the 20 amp fuse on the filter board where the actual plug comes into the microwave. If a fuse has blown then also check the door switches for continuity opening and closing the door should change the reading. Read More...
Ray Rojo September 03, 2018 for Model Number em031mzc-x1 microwave cavity is completely brown. ( not white like it should be) has it over cooked ? , and cooked the cavity brown? I have run across 2 ovens like this . thermostats bad.?? no sign that it was covered with grece. it is a Hamilton beach model no. em031mzc-x1 if you agree it is the thermostats, can you give me their part no s. and where I can get them .
1 Answer Ray, Unfortunately we do not have any information on Hamilton beach units. In most cases this would be caused by cooking things for longer than they need to be cooked. Read More...
1 Answer Brian, you probably have a bad magnetron, there is not a safe way to check the actual magnetron unless you have the proper equipment. Read More...
Perry June 12, 2018 for Model Number SMH1816B/XAA-0000 My Samsung microwave went completely dead. When I pulled the panel, it suddenly came back on. After trial and error, I found that if I wiggled the one thermostat, the power would go on and off. I repositioned it and it works for a while, then goes back off again. Not sure what the solution is. Do I buy a new thermostat?
1 Answer Perry, Yes, Replace the thermostat, and check the wiring and terminals for loose connections, and/or frayed wires. Read More...
Jerry May 07, 2018 for Model Number ME16H702SES/AA-0000 Hi - My microwave lost all power and from what I've reading on-line it seems like the thermostat is the most likely cause. My question is where specifically in the micro wave is the thermostat located and what manufacturer part# for the thermostat is the most correct one to purchase - seems like there are many choices and some may be better than others. Thanks Sincerely, Jerry
1 Answer Hello Jerry. You will need to uninstall the microwave and remove the outer cover to access the thermostats. You need to check the fuse 3601-001198 first. If it is good, then test the thermostats. If the fuse is bad, test the door switches on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Ryan April 20, 2018 for Model Number samsung me18h704sfg I'm looking for the fuse located on top of the magnetron.
Pcmassoc February 08, 2018 for Model Number SMH9187ST Samsung When cooking on high, the unit cuts out after about 15 seconds. Then a few seconds later, it resumes cooking as if nothing happened. Then again after about 15 seconds of more cooking, the same thing happens. Is this a problem with the thermo protector, or is the microwave generator on the way out?
1 Answer Hello pcmassoc. It is normal for the HV to kick in and out. This prevents the magnetron from overheating and damaging the unit. As long as the food is cooking properly then the unit should be fine. If not cooking properly then the AHV transformer may need to be replaced. Thank you. Read More...
Scott C December 30, 2017 for Model Number SMH9187ST/XAA I have a Samsung SMH9187ST/XAA microwave. It's been doing all sorts of strange things. It'll run for a while, but then the keypad won't respond. Sometimes it'll lose all power, and eventually boot back again. Once I had the fan on, and couldn't turn it off. Keyboard might go black, but all the lights are still on. So many different combinations of power and keyboard type symptoms are baffling. What ever it happens to be at the time, if I leave it for a few minutes, it all seems to start doing what I couldn't do a few minutes ago. Running it seems to make it worse for a while, but then it briefly recovers. I've heard that strange intermittent problems like this might be the thermostat starting to fail. Or might it be something else? What's the least expensive part to try first, if it could be a couple possibilities? Thanks for any help with this possessed microwave!
1 Answer Scott, With the issue that you are having, this will most likely be a faulty control board on the unit. Read More...
Mark M December 21, 2017 for Model Number ME17H703SHS Samsung ME17H703SHS microwave has "no-power" symptom. Checked breakers, outlet, etc. No issues. Behind control panel I tested fuse and both thermal sensors. Fuse OK... one sensor open (appears that is normal - KSD-40LG) and the other tests good. Are there other, hidden sensors to check? Suggestions for next step? Thanks!
1 Answer Mark, With the fuse and the thermostat checking ok then this issue will most likely be a faulty main control board. Read More...