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Kenmore Microwave: My microwave just stopped. The outlet is getting power. No light?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:19:38 -0700

It is a Kenmore model 721.89941490. Above range style. I am wondering if it can be a fuse. We have had no problems until now.

⟐ Commented January 29, 2025 at 20:19 MST

Kenmore Microwave: How to access vent light button assembly to reattach button assembly?

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:33:49 -0700

I have a kenmore elite microwave hood combination model 790.8037. Vent and light button assembly detached from front of microwave. The button assembly fell behind the face of the appliance. How can I take face of microwave off so I can reattach to face?

⟐ Commented October 28, 2025 at 13:33 MST

Kenmore Microwave: blows circuit breaker when press start

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:29:06 -0700

When I use the microwave feature, the circuit breaker pops. I thought that it was the outlet at first so I tried another outlet on a different breaker, same result. It seems to happen as soon as I want to "nuc" something by pressing start. I do not know how else to describe the issue so I hope that this is descriptive enough. Any advice or input would be greatly appreciated as this device is not that old. Thanks

⟐ Answer deleted September 03, 2022 at 5:29 MST

Kenmore Microwave: The microwave will not heat. Everything else works.

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 01:42:09 -0700

The Kenmore microwave will not heat. Everything else seems to be working properly. There are no unusual sounds or smells.

⟐ Commented January 05, 2020 at 1:42 MST

Kenmore Microwave: -F6- is on the keypad and nothing works

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:03:11 -0700

My Kenmore Microwave model # 665.68681891 just stopped working and has an -F6- code on the keypad. The motor sounds like it is humming and trying to start when I close the door. I flipped the breaker but it didn't help.

⟐ Commented February 20, 2025 at 22:03 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Microwave when door is shut is turning on by itself without me asking

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:42:32 -0700

My Kenmore under cabinet microwave is not working properly. I reset clock and when I shut door I hear a humming noise? I put a glass full of water in it and after 10 seconds or so I open door and water is boiling? I never turned on microwave but when I shut door seems to run automatic? I had to unplug it for safety reasons

⟐ Answered February 25, 2023 at 10:42 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Microwave shuts off intermittently, already replaced door switch assem

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 13:11:26 -0700

I have a model 401.80082700 serial 725MM00044. Intermittent problem. Microwave goes through heating cycle and then totally powers off…no display, no light, no power. After 15-30 seconds the display comes on and instructs to press clock and reset time of day. After doing so the microwave is fully functional and may operate several times before powering off again. Occasionally the display appears fainter than normal, esp the center of display. I have replaced the door switch assembly but after several days the intermittent problem has returned. What do you think? TY

⟐ Commented October 18, 2020 at 13:11 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Why does my microwave not heat up food?

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 12:57:19 -0700

My microwave turns on and runs,display is fine,timer and all works but it just don't heat up anything!

⟐ Answered July 10, 2021 at 12:57 MST

Kenmore Microwave: What does SE error code means?

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:14:50 -0700

My microwave is beeping intermittently and then error code SE appears , then no buttons work after that unless you open the door and clear it.

⟐ Commented March 09, 2025 at 19:14 MST

Kenmore Microwave: power but no heat

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:00:58 -0700

My Kenmore microwave model 721.66339011 runs like normal, the light works and the carousel goes around, but there is no heat and it doesn't cook. Can it be fixed? Replace a part?

⟐ Commented June 19, 2025 at 17:00 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Where is the fuse located at?

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:53:05 -0700

Hello have a kenmore pro microwave hood combination model # 790.89393510. Wondering where is the fuse located at? Thanks

⟐ Commented November 03, 2023 at 3:53 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Why is my microwave dead

Mon, 15 May 2023 11:37:09 -0700

Is there a fusible link or internal breaker? I shorted my microwave out changing the lightbulb over the range. Now there is no power anywhere on the microwave. The outlet still has power.

⟐ Commented May 15, 2023 at 11:37 MST

Kenmore Microwave: E-11 error on display window

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:44:39 -0700

Kenmore microwave keeps beeping with an E-11 error on the window. What does this mean and how do I fix it?

Steven

⟐ Answered January 10, 2022 at 17:44 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Why are some buttons not working

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:40:35 -0700

Some of my buttons are not working - like the numeric 5 button, the exhaust fan, and the STOP/Clear button

⟐ Answer edited December 05, 2021 at 15:40 MST

Kenmore Microwave: How to get access to the keypad board?

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:15:49 -0700

The some of the stopped working and I need to get access to the key pad board.

⟐ Answered December 26, 2020 at 16:15 MST

Kenmore Microwave: turns on when door is open

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:12:06 -0700

working fine one minute, then after I'd removed food, it turned ON when I opened the door. Will not work with the door closed. Unplugged, pressed "stop", "clear", tried everything. But continues to work backward. (On when open, OFF when closed). It's less than 2 years old!

⟐ Answered February 03, 2016 at 9:12 MST

Kenmore Microwave: I have a 5E code on my microvave

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:07:02 -0700

I have a 5E code on my oven it will not work it has power the inside light goes on bu nothing works

⟐ Commented June 04, 2023 at 20:07 MST

Kenmore Microwave: How do I replace the Door interlock?

Sat, 03 Dec 2016 09:15:22 -0700

How do I replace the door inter lock?

When opening the door I heard the sound of plastic breaking. The unit did not turn on and the interior light did not turn off.

⟐ Answer accepted December 03, 2016 at 9:15 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Door and timer issue.

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:39:37 -0700

When closing door the timer is counting down but microwave doesn't start cooking?

⟐ Commented September 30, 2013 at 12:39 MST

Kenmore Microwave: Can I replace the power cord in a microwave?

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:26:40 -0700

I sometimes need to change the cord position to get my old Kenmore microwave to stay on or work at all. So it seems the cord should be replaced. Has anyone done this, would a cord be hard to get, and are there any issues with danger of getting shocked or anything even though the unit is unplugged?

⟐ Commented July 19, 2022 at 12:26 MST