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This page includes case histories of the brands:

Panasonic to Quasar

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Instructions on How To Troubleshoot and Repair Microwave Ovens

  1. After reading the safety precautions , find the brand and model number, or the number closest to the model you are repairing.
  2. Find the symptom(s) that most closely match the symptom(s) being displayed by the oven you are repairing.
  3. Follow the specific troubleshooting and/or repair instructions to complete the repair. Click on highlighted text for a detailed explanation of that procedure.
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  Important Safety Information

Repairing a microwave oven is a dangerous task. For your personal safety, please do not proceed unless you fully understand and are prepared to follow carefully these appropriate safety precautions .

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MICROWAVE OVEN REPAIR CASE HISTORY DATABASE (CONT'D)

PANASONIC
Model: NE-7030
Symptom: Will not start unless door is pushed hard.
Problem: Burned connection at lower interlock switch.
Test: Interlock Switch Test
Solution: Replace switch and repair burned connections. Repair Info:Soldering the wires directly to the terminals provides the best connection, but installing new slip-on connectors is adequate.
PANASONIC
Model: NE-1057, NE-1057C, NE-1257, NE-1077, NE-1277, NE-1457, NE-1457C, NE-1757, NE-1477, NE-1777
Symptom: Code "F11" or "F12" appears on the display intermittently
Problem: Moisture is accumulating on control panel from steam rising out of the door.
Solution: Install foam sealer (cushion rubber) along lower edge of control panel escutcheon. Part # A8251-3180
PANASONIC
Model: NE-1457, NE-1757
Symptom: "F12" on display
Problem: Defective lower magnetron tube
Test: Magnetron Tube Test
Solution: Replace magnetron. Part # 2M210-M1. Price:$95.00
PANASONIC
Model: NE-1457
Symptom: Weak heat and low humming sound
Problem: Weak magnetron tube
Solution: Test each magnetron output independently to determine which magnetron is weak
Test: Output Wattage Test
Solution: Replace defective upper magnetron. Part # 2M210-M. Price:$95.00
PANASONIC
Model: NE-1757A
Symptom: Weak heat
Test: Output Wattage Test
Problem: Burned slip-on connector on magnetron filament-voltage input terminal
Solution: Repair burned connection as follows. Observe Important safety instructions . Either replace burned connector and clean up magnetron terminal; or, Remove burned connector, clean up terminal and solder wire directly to the terminal
PANASONIC
Model: NE-6850
Symptom: Sometimes the turntable doesn't turn.
Problem: Weakened turntable drive belt
Solution: Replace the belt. Part # ANE4110Q50GN. Price:$4.80
PANASONIC
Model: NE-8021, NE-8051, NN-4208A, NN-5407, NN-5500A, NN-5512A, NN-6370WM, NN-6371WM.N, NN-6372AWM, NN-6381A, NN-6482A, NN-6503A, NN-7524AK
Symptom: No heat, weak heat, or intermittent heat
Problem: Magnetron filament connectors have loosened and, due to resistive heat, the terminal connections have deteriorated and burned off.
Solution: Repair defective terminals as follows:Either (1) Cut away burned wire, clean the magnetron terminals, and replace the slip-on connectors, or (2) Cut away burned wire and connector(s). Clean terminals to prepare for soldering. Solder filament leads directly to magnetron terminals. Be careful not to apply soldering heat any longer than necessary
PANASONIC
Model: NE-200010P
Symptom: "PPPP" on display
Problem: Defective oven temperature sensor.
Solution: Replace temperature sensor, part # ANE604LK20AP, sub to ANE604LL20AP
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