On several models of microwaves the thermostat is super sensitive causing the exhaust to run longer than needed.
Microwave fan and light stay on.
The controls light up and the oven accepts input but the timer often runs at double speed.
The exhaust fan thermostat is usually the failed component.
The components that could stay on when the door is open but the door switch isn t working are the fan motor stirrer motor and interior light.
There is a hook or latch on the microwave door which activates the door switch located inside the cabinet.
When i plug the power back in the fan comes on and stays on whether the door is open or not.
Microwave model me21k7010ds fan turns itself on randomly random messages flash on the input screen turnable off turntable on press ok etc and beeping for no reason.
The fan and light on microwave continue to run after cooking as stopped.
What is the solution.
Sometimes the problem is related to broken hardware but often there may some element of user error in which case we can show you how to fix your.
When it senses heat it turns on the exhaust fan.
Ge microwave combo oven unit stopped heating light not turning on and turntable not spinning.
Replaced all 3 door switches and thermo fuse.
How to test a microwave door interlock switch with a multimeter.
If your kenmore microwave stops working repair clinic can help.
If you are cooking on the cooktop it can sense the heat and the fan won t turn off until the thermostat cools.
Unplug the microwave wait at least a minute and reconnect the power to cancel demo mode.
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You may have to hold a few buttons once the power comes back on to completely cancel demo mode check your manual.