1 Answer Hello Steven. You most likely have a "high voltage" side malfunction. Transformer, diode, magnetron, Capacitor. You will need to be extremely careful if you decide to test the components with a multi meter, Very high residual voltage is present, so make sure you remove power to the microwave and short across the terminals on the capacitor. The magnetron should have a reading of less than 1 ohm resistance across the two terminals, and an "open" circuit between each terminal and chassis ground. The diode/rectifier should have a resistance reading in one direction only, no resistance, or resistance in both directions indicate a faulty diode. The primary winding on the trans former should read approximately 450 Ohms resistance, the secondary winding should read 80 ohms resistance, and the filament transformer should read 100 ohms resistance. If all the readings are proper and in range, replace the magnetron. Read More...
Clifford L. May 20, 2015 for Model Number gh7155xkq/bt Microwave starts then stops activity. If hold the start button it continues to cook okay. Is this the control panel going bad and can I just replace it?
1 Answer Hello Clifford, This will be a bad relay on the control board 8183756 and it will need to be replaced to correct the issue. Read More...
Iiprobe February 06, 2015 for Model Number whirlpool gold microwave GH7155xkq Microwave completely powered off. Checked switch box to see if fuse tripped but didnt help. Outlet has power going to it. Any suggestions?
1 Answer IIProbe, You will want to check the ceramic fuse and all thermal cutoffs for continuity. If there is no continuity then the part will need to be replaced. Read More...
Jim January 25, 2014 for Model Number Whirlpool Gold Microwave GT4185SKB3 We have a Whirlpool Gold built-in microwave model #GT4185SKB-3. We have not had one single problem in 10 years! Well, yesterday it suddenly stopped working midway through a cycle. Dead. The display is lit and working, but when we press 'start' the interior light comes on and the timer starts to count down BUT the microwave will not run at all. It is silent. What part could this be that has suddenly failed with no warning? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Jim. It sounds like the door switch is bad. You will need to test them and see which door switch is bad 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...
Khanh December 10, 2013 for Model Number GH7155XKQ My whirlpool microwave no more heat. Best Regards, Thanks
1 Answer Hello Khanh. You most likely have a "high voltage" side malfunction. Transformer, diode, magnetron, Capacitor. You will need to be extremely careful if you decide to test the components with a multi meter, Very high residual voltage is present, so make sure you remove power to the microwave and short across the terminals on the capacitor. The magnetron should have a reading of less than 1 ohm resistance across the two terminals, and an "open" circuit between each terminal and chassis ground. The diode/rectifier should have a resistance reading in one direction only, no resistance, or resistance in both directions indicate a faulty diode. The primary winding on the trans former should read approximately 450 Ohms resistance, the secondary winding should read 80 ohms resistance, and the filament transformer should read 100 ohms resistance. If all the readings are proper and in range, replace the magnetron. Read More...
Jojo October 17, 2013 for Model Number mh615omxs-0 Microwave starts then shuts off after two seconds. It use to run but not heat up. Hasn't been used for 6 months. I tried other day just 2 seconds and turn off.
1 Answer Hello Jojo. It sounds like the control board is bad. As for the heating issue, it could be the magnetron or the HV transformer. The control board 8184747 has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part. Read More...
Takio I July 17, 2012 for Model Number YKCMS1555RSS-1 (KitchenAid) I think wire-vitg should be replaced since no heat and no motor does work. Control panel works. I checked wire-vltg with multi mater and it looks open. Is it okay to check like ordinary diode? Regards,