FIXED Kenmore microwave has lights, blower and touchpad, but not heating and turntable not working

[Jim Cherryq]

Model Number

721.85033111

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

1-5 years

Well I haven't fixed too many microwaves, so I'm in the dark on this one. The microwave in one of our rentals guit working. The touch panel works, light goes on and the blower works. The unit doesn't heat and the turntable doesn't work. What should I check? I replaced this unit in 2013.

Thanks, Jim

 

[jeff1]

Hi,

The touch panel works, light goes on and the blower works. The unit doesn't heat and the turntable doesn't work.

Door switch, door switch mechanism, door key, door key mechanism....would have to be investigated.

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Latch board and door switch assembly

jeff.

 

[Jim Cherryq]

Just a followup on the microwave repair. I ordered the latch board and switch assembly and then opened up the microwave. The switches all ohmed out fine, but I noticed that one of the connectors to a switch was a little corroded. I cleaned up the connector, and put it back together. I was surprised to see the machine worked fine after that. Thanks for your help Jeff.

 

[jeff1]

Thankx for the update

jeff.