MW78 Samsung Microwave - Instructions
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microwave oven blew fuse
27 of 43 people
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tad from tamarack, MN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
First I removed upper front grill by removing two Philips head screws on top and pulling off. This exposed the Philips head screw which holds control panel in place. After removing screw I pushed up on panel and it came off to expose fuse. With needle nose pliers I removed old fuse and again with pliers held new fuse in position. With th
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e help of a bladed screwdriver, I pushed new fuse into holder, then replaced panel, screw and grill. This took less than 15 minutes even as one of the wires on control panel pulled out of connection and took some time to locate where to reconnect, otherwise was an easy fix
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Buzzing noise, no heating of food
22 of 35 people
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Ted from Hudson, NH
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed control panel, discharged HV capacitor. Removed old diode, tested to confirm failure. Replaced part. Other than the removal of the panel swapping the part was almost as easy as replacing a light bulb.
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microve stopped working
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Denice from Montgomery, AL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
Jenn-Air Microwave would not turn on. Clock worked , light worked, timer worked and would count down .I changed' Part #0813140 Switch, Micr} cost $8.99 plus shippingNow it works Thank You for good advise
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Appears to work, but food not heated
20 of 48 people
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Joel from CAMBRIDGE, MA
- Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
The high voltage tired was shorted. I replaced it with a new one, but that did not solve the problem.
You can test the high voltage tired with a voltmeter and a 9 V battery. Search Search for it on YouTube.
You can also test the high voltage capacitor, the high-voltage transformer, and the magnetron with a multi met ... Read more er. Search for the procedures on YouTube.
I tested all these high-voltage components with a low-voltage multi meter, and they all checked out OK (after replacing the diode). However the microwave still did not heat food.
When working on a microwave it is important to unplug it and also discharge the high voltage capacitor. The capacitor has a 10 megaohm resister to automatically discharge itself, but it may have failed – – so discharge it manually.
In the end I ordered a new microwave.
You can test the high voltage tired with a voltmeter and a 9 V battery. Search Search for it on YouTube.
You can also test the high voltage capacitor, the high-voltage transformer, and the magnetron with a multi met ... Read more er. Search for the procedures on YouTube.
I tested all these high-voltage components with a low-voltage multi meter, and they all checked out OK (after replacing the diode). However the microwave still did not heat food.
When working on a microwave it is important to unplug it and also discharge the high voltage capacitor. The capacitor has a 10 megaohm resister to automatically discharge itself, but it may have failed – – so discharge it manually.
In the end I ordered a new microwave.
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Microwave stopped working - would not heat up
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louis from PARRISH, FL
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I removed the outer cover and exposed the inner workings. I watched a video on partselect.com to show how to remove and replace the Diode. I followed the instructions and it was very easy to replace.
Unfortunately, the diode was only part of the issue. I ended up replacing the High Voltage capacitor and Magnetron also. Those w ... Read more ere a little more complicated but still easy to do.
Now the Microwave works just like new! Cost me less than $100 for all parts.
Unfortunately, the diode was only part of the issue. I ended up replacing the High Voltage capacitor and Magnetron also. Those w ... Read more ere a little more complicated but still easy to do.
Now the Microwave works just like new! Cost me less than $100 for all parts.
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Microwave went pop and nothing would work.
6 of 8 people
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Deborah from STRUM, WI
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I mistakenly thought I had to remove the microwave to get to the back, not so. I would have had access to what I needed to unscrew; but I have to admit the hassle of taking it down and putting it back equals having to work on it attached to the shelf-your call on how you do this. I unscrewed the front top to remove the vent piece that
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is across the top front of the microwave. This will reveal the control panel screw. (While you have the vent removed you might want to clean the vent and the exposed filter.) carefully lift and pull out control panel. I unplugged a piece as the wires were tied tight. It will not completely detach, so carefully tip it back from exposed insides. The fuse is not clear but white with silver ends so look in upper right for it. I popped it out and replaced it. Replugged the wired part to cover and carefully fit tabs in and slide down to secre. Replace screw, replace vent piece and secure screws on top of microwave. I plugged it in to test before putting it back above my stove.
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Died while heating lasagna
9 of 17 people
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connie from madison, NC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Removed 4 small star head screws from back of microwave, lifted body off, removed blown fuse and replaced with new one (found where cord enters). This model is stainless inside and out and I like it a lot. It is also sold by Daewoo and a few other manufacturers.
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Turntable Quit
5 of 7 people
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RICHARD from OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Snipped four corners off inspection panel,removed one phillips screw and two elect. Connections. Reverse process.
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Part broke
3 of 3 people
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Edward from MYRTLE BEACH, SC
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Got the part and replaced it. Simple. Pleasure to work with
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No power to any microwave functions
2 of 2 people
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Richard from CALIFORNIA, KY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Access is via RT. SIDE Panel as you face microwave. There are three screws on the bottom right edge to loosen. After that the side panel slips down and off. the fuse is located in the rear near where the power cord comes in. It is the white ceramic tube 1/4" in dia. and 1-1/2" long. Pull it out like any fuse and replace with new one.
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Reassemble and you are done!
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Missing carousel plate
3 of 5 people
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Diane from Paso Robles, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Ordered (most difficult part of repair, because I wasn't sure the one I ordered would fit), opened box, removed padding, opened microwave oven door, lined up center indentations with center and my repair was complete. Placed a cup of lukewarm coffee on the tray, closed door and pushed auto 30 seconds. The cup went round and round on the p
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late that went round and round and then, the END chime sounded. Success! Lukewarm coffee has been transformed to HOT coffee on the newly installed cooking tray.
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The microwave glass turntable cracked.
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Jacqueline from Neosho, MO
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I ordered a replacement piece. Fits perfectly and rotates as it should. It arrived earlier than planned.
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Bulb out
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Clifton C from Kingsland, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Pretty easy tear down and assembly once I removed it from cabinet (built in micro)
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Cooking tray shattered
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Valerie from Rock Springs, WY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
My daughter was trying to run the microwave timer and ended up nuking the cooking tray, which shattered. First web place I found wanted 55$ for this tray and this site sold it for 19.99. It shipped super quickly. I am very pleased with this company!
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