Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    yukonjon's Avatar
    yukonjon Posts: 10, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 26, 2015, 03:17 PM
    LG microwave
    I have an LG microwave that recently began shutting down after 6 or 7 seconds. I realized that it was briefly losing power and then turning on again, it doesn't continue cooking though. I tried using a different outlet but same result. This problem is the microwave then, not my outlet. Just wondering if this sounds like an easy fix or is the microwave needing to be replaced. I bought it in 2013 and is no longer under warranty.
    drtom4444's Avatar
    drtom4444 Posts: 3,282, Reputation: 145
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 28, 2015, 04:19 PM
    It sounds like an overload is opening due to overheating. It could be caused by a fan not working or dirt. Attached are some manuals: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...20Handbook.pdf
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...e%20Manual.pdf
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0Microwave.pdf
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...0Microwave.pdf
    Make sure to use your meter to diagnose whether parts are bad and follow all safety precautions.
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #3

    Oct 28, 2015, 04:26 PM
    " it was briefly losing power" how did you determine this?
    yukonjon's Avatar
    yukonjon Posts: 10, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Oct 29, 2015, 09:48 PM
    I determined that it was losing power by watching the display. If I were to set the timer for 30 seconds it would stay on for about 7 seconds then shut off. I saw that the display went completely dark at this point and then reappeared. The clock was not set previous to this so I cannot say that it caused a complete reset but cooking was stopped after 7 seconds. I used a few different power outlets and the same thing happened at all of them. After speaking with someone at home depot (granted he was trying to sell us a new microwave) he said that it was likely the circuit board had been corroded due to steam (this is an over the stove microwave}.
    drtom4444's Avatar
    drtom4444 Posts: 3,282, Reputation: 145
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #5

    Nov 10, 2015, 09:24 AM
    Why don't you pull out the circuit board and fix it ?
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Microwave blew its internal fuse after microwave is turned ON [ 0 Answers ]

Sharp R-307NW microwave blow its internal fuse as soon as microwave is turned ON

Microwave [ 2 Answers ]

I am looking for an over the range microwave that is 14 inches or less in height. Are there any models that match?

Microwave [ 2 Answers ]

Microwave above a stove how high of the stove dose it have to be

Can a counter top microwave be used as a built in microwave [ 1 Answers ]

I have a space created to install a built in microwave in my kitchen, can I just put a regular counter top microwave oven in that sapce and have the steel frame around it. Will it ensure proper ventilation and is it safe to use it like this. I want to know the difference in a counter top microwave...

Microwave [ 2 Answers ]

Hello, I have a sharp microwave and the door doesn't shut anymore. The black latch that is on it is not broken. It just doesn't want to latch on. I opened the side and I can see where it latches on to I just don't know why it doesn't. Can anyone help me? Thank you!!

View more questions Search