Microwave Fan And Light Wont Turn Off

Was using the broiler on the stove and the fan started by itself and won t turn off.

Microwave fan and light wont turn off.

The magnetron will not operate because of a failsafe monitor switch. If your microwave doesn t shut off when you press the stop or pause button but does stop when you open the door there may be a problem with the smart board. The interlock switches are located inside the cabinet and are activated by hooks or latches on the door. Start right here find appliance parts lawn garden equipment parts heating cooling parts and more from the top brands in the industry here.

If your microwave just keeps going and going until the door is opened and the stop button is unresponsive the most likely cause is the control board being faulty or damaged. On several models of microwaves the thermostat is super sensitive causing the exhaust to run longer than needed. My microwave kicks on when the door is opened. In certain situations when an interlock switch fails the interior light fan motor or stirrer motor may continue to operate after the microwave oven door is opened.

Microwave has automatic fan ignition setting pre programmed to keep the unit components from over heating. How to fix a whirlpool microwave range hood light that won t turn off and stays on despite pressing the off button on the key pad. The exhaust fan thermostat is usually the failed component. If the light is off the turntable is not rotating and the display counter is done chances are it s not actually on it s just running the fan to cool down.

The smart board sometimes called the control board controls the microwave by powering the relays. I have tried unplugging and allowing it to rest but the fan turned on as soon as i plugged it back in. If you are cooking on the cooktop it can sense the heat and the fan won t turn off until the thermostat cools. Units over a range or oven may automatically turn on the exhaust system when the area around the microwave becomes too hot.

The fan on my ge microwave will not turn off and is stuck on. Click on shop parts or select the kind of product you re working with on the left and we ll help you find the right part.