MMV5220FZ2 Maytag Microwave Which part to order?

[maxblack]

Model Number

MMV5220FZ2

Brand

Maytag

Age

1-5 years

Our Maytag MMV5220FZ-2 is starting to "act up" i.e. when trying to assert a time and then Start it says "Open and close door and press Start" and it doesn't, along with some other wierdness some times as well. Last night it did this and I pulled the plug on it and in the morning it started working again normally. I'm guessing the Control board is going bad, but now when I visit the parts page for it, the board #4 is not shown below. Of course, when it fails completely I will take it apart and look to see if the board has a Part Number on it, but... Jake can you or someone tell me which item I would order if I wanted to have the board at-the-ready here? Item 2B, or 2A, or 2, or ???

Parts for Maytag MMV5220FZ2: Control Panel Parts

Thanks for any help.

 

[Jake]

Hi Max, I've never worked on or had training on Microwaves, @jeff1 and @rickgburton are very good with microwaves and I think @Dan O. is too, so hopefully one of them can assist you.

Unfortunately, Rick has been out sick since Jan.12th with a serious illness, we are hoping and praying for a speedy recovery!

I'm guessing the Control board is going bad, but now when I visit the parts page for it, the board #4 is not shown below.

#4 is the main control board: Cntrl-Elec W11342989

 

[Dan O.]

My guess is there is possibly a problem with one (or more) or the 3 door switches or the door latching mechanism itself.


JMO

Dan O.

 

[maxblack]

Ooh, Dan O. that is a really good thought. I will pay a lot more attention to the details of the displays now! Thanks!

And thanks Jake also--I am sorry to hear about your colleague Rick.

 

[Jake]

And thanks Jake also--I am sorry to hear about your colleague Rick.

Thanks! We are hoping he comes back soon.

 

[Jake]

My guess is there is possibly a problem with one (or more) or the 3 door switches or the door latching mechanism itself.


JMO

Dan O.

Thanks Dan, that make sense to me too.

 

[Dan O.]

I will pay a lot more attention to the details of the displays now!

If it occurs again, try closing the door more firmly rather than gingerly. That often assures all door switches are activated fully. If it works after that, it is a good indicator the switch mechanism needs further investigation.


Dan O.