Whirlpool microwave start button not working. Sometimes the reason for your microwave’s start button not working can be detected by simply examining the latch that activates it.
Otherwise, the choice comes down to repairing it or buying a new one.
This article is about why my microwave does not work. Read on to see the answers and exactly how you can fix your microwave with our DIY step-by-step guide below.
Whirlpool microwave start button not working
There are a number of ways you can use to reset your microwave.
You could try and restart it if the power has shut off or if you don’t hear anything and think it’s stuck in a program.
To restart the microwave, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until it beeps and turns off.
If this doesn’t work, change the settings back upon pressing and holding for half a second which will clear all of your program settings but won’t affect any stored information, like written down cooking times.
The touchpad is defective
To tell if the touchpad is defective, press each button on its keyboard. If some of them do not respond correctly, replace the touchpad.
Main Control Board is faulty
When pressing the buttons on the control panel, determine if the control and display board is defective.
If none of the buttons are responding correctly, replace the control and display board.
It might be necessary to replace only the components on the display board with a new top-quality Display Board Panel Replacement Kit.
Problem with User Control and Display Board
Test each button on the control panel to determine if the control and display board is defective. If none of the buttons respond correctly, replace the user control and display board.
An issue with Control Panel
To determine whether the defective control panel is causing the problem, press buttons on both the control panel and the console.
If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the control panel.
Is there a reset button on a microwave?
A soft reset is a function that will reset all of the settings of your Microwave, including the clock and cooking settings.
To do this, you only need to press the Off/Clear button for about 3 seconds.
A good way to remember this is by recalling the duration it takes for food to cook inside a microwave, as 3 seconds is about how long it takes for food to fully cook (kind of like saying something will be done in “no time flat”).
What to do when the microwave Start button not working?
Press and hold the Start/Enter key again, depending on the microwave manufacturer. Once you hear the device’s magnetron powering up and feel a vibration, let go of the Start/Enter key.
Check to see if it started working. If it doesn’t turn on right away, try restarting it by unplugging its power cord for 2-3 minutes and then plugging it back in. Now try using your microwave again to see if this worked.
How do I reset my Whirlpool microwave?
When you reach a point where your microwave just won’t start again, there will be a solution for this. All you need to do is press the “Off/Clear” button.
This will eliminate any hold on things like timers or display functions and will help alleviate some of the stress from having to deal with these issues.
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