James C Clifton , TX May 15, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool 30`` Built-In Electric Combination Microwave Wall Oven WOC54EC0AS00 F1e5 error code Replaced Inverter and two control boards but the magnetron was the real problem. Had a hold burned through the element. Read More... 10 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Jerry K North Charleston , SC July 14, 2015 Appliance: Model KITCHEN AID KEMS308SSS00 Microwave stopped beating electronics continued to function I dismantled the microwave and looked at the basic parts; magnetron. Inverter, capacitor and diode. All looked good. Measured connectivity of magnetron. Got zero vs half ohm. Ordered magnetron and for insurance ordered the inverter also. Installed parts and it now working. Only difficulty was taking out and putting back the screws some of which were very inaccessible. Read More... 6 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
E N San Ramon , CA February 05, 2017 Appliance: Model WOC54EC7AS01 F1 e5; microwave would work for 8 seconds and then partially stop The error code incorrectly indicated a faulty inverter board. The real problem was the magnetron. I only was able to figure this out because someone had thankfully posted the identical problem on this board. The magnetron can be replaced yourself but it is an involved project. You will know pretty much everything about a microwave once you are done. It is unfortunate that the manufacturer does not publish the fact that this appears to be a common problem. My microwave/over was just past the warranty period. I also want to note that the personnel at this company was extremely helpful in assisting me to solve the problem and then put everything back together. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Chuong H San Diego , CA October 17, 2018 Appliance: Whirlpool 27`` Built-In Electric Combination Microwave Wall Oven WOC54EC7AS00 Whirlpool combo microwave and oven WOC54EC7AS00 F1E5 error The solution was to replace the inverter. The old magetron tested out fine on the multimeter but I replaced it anyways. Most difficult part is removing all the many screws that hold the assembly together. Not that you'll also need Torx screw heads. You will need T10 as well as T15 Torx heads. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Debbie M Springdale , AR April 04, 2021 Appliance: Model WOC54ECOAW02 Microwave would not run Replaced 2 parts with phone assistance, works great now. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set