Once a while the microwave will shut down and lock up where nothing will work and the control panel will display a 5E or SE fault code. I took the front and top grill off but can not find any information about the code and what it means. My customer will unplug it for a while and then it will work again (for a while).
Blackhawks
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What Does It Mean When A Microwave Says Served
- — Video Maytag Microwave Error Codes SE Below, you’ll find explanations for all the error codes your Maytag microwave may display in case of minor or more serious problems. Make sure you refer to the table that fits the model of microwave you’re going to work with (W10123240 or YUMV4084, for instance).
- The sensor control panel is one of the weakest points of microwave ovens. At one point equipment failures occur. Program selection sensor buttons stop responding to pressing or respond half the time. If one or several buttons of the Samsung microwave sticks longer than for 60 s the system will inform you with SE error code on the screen.
- Model Number
- YWMH1162XVS1
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- 1-5 years
What Does It Mean When A Microwave Says Seen
I have a 5 year old over-the-range microwave oven, model YWMH1162XVS1. It stopped working on me yesterday. The clock and keyboard still worked but when I tried to enter cook time or the +30 second quick start function it would state something like “open and close door”. I tried that several times for 15 minutes and it kept refusing to start.
I disconnected it from the power a couple of times, waited a minute, and tried again. No luck. So then I went to Google and started researching and found that my door switches may be the culprit. With the unit still attached to the wall, I open the control board/keyboard and had little access to the switches.
I took out the T10 screws and got the switch holders out. The top unit had 2 switches – looking in, the left switch had 3 terminals hidden behind the plastic bracket, and the right switch had 2 terminals and was much easier to access.
I wanted to check the resistance and took them out of the bracket (support interlock top #WP8206419) and broke the clips. ARGH! The clips also forced the 3-terminal switch to separate in half but it appeared to go back together with no issues. I tested them on an auto-range ohm meter and they appeared to work. Both switched also appeared to pass the “click” test.
So, I have a half open OTR microwave, a cranky wife, and a broken support interlock top #WP8206419.
Where do I go now? What was the first thing I should of tried – the 20 amp ceramic cylinder fuse? Ay advice would be much appreciated.
B.
I disconnected it from the power a couple of times, waited a minute, and tried again. No luck. So then I went to Google and started researching and found that my door switches may be the culprit. With the unit still attached to the wall, I open the control board/keyboard and had little access to the switches.
I took out the T10 screws and got the switch holders out. The top unit had 2 switches – looking in, the left switch had 3 terminals hidden behind the plastic bracket, and the right switch had 2 terminals and was much easier to access.
I wanted to check the resistance and took them out of the bracket (support interlock top #WP8206419) and broke the clips. ARGH! The clips also forced the 3-terminal switch to separate in half but it appeared to go back together with no issues. I tested them on an auto-range ohm meter and they appeared to work. Both switched also appeared to pass the “click” test.
So, I have a half open OTR microwave, a cranky wife, and a broken support interlock top #WP8206419.
Where do I go now? What was the first thing I should of tried – the 20 amp ceramic cylinder fuse? Ay advice would be much appreciated.
B.