Henry February 13, 2020 for Model Number MH1160XSB0 Microwave only runs for seconds before tripping the breaker; checked the fuse; checked okay; tried a couple of times and the same. Checked door switches top and bottom; checked okay. Check all three thermostats and checked okay. Thoughts?
1 Answer Henry, Make sure that you check all 3 door switches to make sure that they are good. If so then this would most likely be a grounded wire or a faulty capacitor or magnetron. Read More...
Patti December 08, 2017 for Model Number Wmh1163xvq Hood fan and hood light will not operate. The control panel indicates fan or light is on, but the fan is not running and the new bulb is not illuminating. All other microwave functions work. Would replacing the fuse, part # W10138793 be the solution? If so, where is it located/how do I get to it?
1 Answer Patti, With the light and the fan not working you can test the thermostat to see if it has continuity but would be more likely the control board that is faulty. Read More...
Dwight July 18, 2016 for Model Number mh1160xsq-4 I replaced 1 bad switch and fuse, tested continuity on other 2 switches and they are fine. the microwave runs for 2 seconds and cuts off. could it be the thermostat and can I check it with ohm meter for continuity
1 Answer Hello Dwight. You will need to order WPW10197763 for the control board needed. It sounds like the board is shutting down instead of staying on and running. Read More...
Greg February 11, 2016 for Model Number WMH1162XVQ2 Exhaust fan comes on intermittently at random times. With no reason in middle of the night the display scrolls Auto Exhaust Fan Speed Auto wont stop until it cools down? Nothing is Hot what the heck controls that?
1 Answer Hello Greg, You will need to replace all three door switches, W10211972, W10269458, and W10211974. Read More...
Joseph July 23, 2014 for Model Number gmh3204xvs1 Microwave does not work at all, checked the circuit breaker and the outlet. They're fine. Could the thermostat cause this?
1 Answer Joseph, The first thing to check would be the AC filter line. Check where the power cord goes into it for 120 vac. Then check the blue and black wire coming off of it for 120 vac. If there is not power then the filter board is bad and would need to be replaced. If this checks ok then there are 2 cavity thermostats that you would want to test for continuity. If no continuity on either one of them then the thermal cut off would need to be replaced. Read More...
Josh October 14, 2013 for Model Number gmh6185xvb-1 The unit Won't Heat and Makes a Loud Pop once when you start it up. Doesn't pop every time so I think it must have a thermal Link that is kicking then will reset once it cools, read other questions doesn't resemble any other descriptions. 3 Year old unit. Thanks in advance for your help.
1 Answer Hello Josh. If it pops and has to cool to heat again, you will need to check the motor switch and possibly replace the motor in the unit. Read More...
Mike June 22, 2013 for Model Number yamv1160was-2 Hello, with respect to part #PS993095 which is the thermostat that mounts to the magnetron in my amana microwave, does it have polarity or can it be connected to its two wires either way? Thanks!
1 Answer Mike, This thermal fuse W10598693 does not have polarity and either wire can be connected to either terminal. Read More...
Ryan August 01, 2012 for Model Number WMH1163xvq2 Auto fan will continue to run and cannot be shut off. When the fan button is pressed it says "fan speed hi will remain on untill no heat is senced". nothing is being cook on the stove and everything is cool
1 Answer Ryan, There are two(2) Thermostats in your microwave, and neither has control of the cooling/hood fan. If the cavity thermostat "opens" everything would go blank/dead, until the thermostat cooled down and reset. if the magnetron thermostat were to "open" the microwave would not cook, until it was repalced. At this point it looks like one of the hood fan relays has a "sticky" contact, and you'll need to replace the control board WPW10350619. Read More...
Edith H March 23, 2012 for Model Number MH1160XSD - 1 My microwave quit heating all other functions are fine. How to know that I miss functional part? Thermostrat or Magnetron. What should I do?
1 Answer Edith, First you will need to remove the M/W from the wall, then remove the outer cabinet, so you can access and test the primary door switch, the MW relay on the control board and the thermostat on the magnetron tube, with a multimeter. You will need to be very careful, these are high voltage components and you can hurt yourself if you aren't careful. The additional information we sent you may be a bit more helpful. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Mark February 27, 2012 for Model Number WMH1163XVQ-1 whirlpool microwave It quit heating up for the second time in 2 years. Everything else works fine, just won't heat up. Is the part I need just the thermostat or do I need another part as well?
1 Answer Mark, the magnetron thermostat W10598693 and the cavity thermostat W10269232 are a good place to start. The magnetron thermostat should have reset and would be a closed circuit after the unit cools down. The cavity thermostat is a"one shot" thermostat, when it gets hot and "opens" it stays open. If both thermostats check proper( a closed circuit) then you'll need to check the secondary door swith W10269460 for a "closed" circuit, with the door closed and check for 120 VAC on the Brown wire pin 1 at the control board to the high voltage transformer, you may have a faulty control board WPW10211457. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...