Ge Microwave Vent Fan Won T Turn On
Microwave exhaust fan not working.
Ge microwave vent fan won t turn on. If the cooktop or oven gets hot enough the vent fan comes on. The built in thermostat automatically turns the vent fan on if the unit is too hot and will not turn off until the microwave is cool again. See all ge over the range microwaves. When it senses heat it turns on the exhaust fan.
If you are cooking on the cooktop it can sense the heat and the fan won t turn off until the thermostat cools. I have tried unplugging and allowing it to rest but the fan turned on as soon as i plugged it back in. This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a microwave oven and the most likely defective parts associated wit. If the blades do not turn freely replace the fan motor.
The fan on my ge microwave will not turn off and is stuck on. On several models of microwaves the thermostat is super sensitive causing the exhaust to run longer than needed. Microwave automatic fan feature all over the range microwaves have an automatic fan feature to help protect the electronic components and also helps the cooking area get rid of excess heat. Fan comes on automatically when using the microwave.
O turn freely use a multimeter to test the motor for incoming power and for continuity. Microwave has automatic fan ignition setting pre programmed to keep the unit components from over heating. If the fan blades d. Was using the broiler on the stove and the fan started by itself and won t turn off.
To determine if the fan motor is defective remove the fan motor from the microwave and try turning the fan blades by hand. The oven makes unusual sounds while cooking. Ge microwaves make everyday cooking and cleanup simple and our over the range microwaves are no exception. This is over the stove model is spacemaker xl1800.
Vent fan comes on automatically when oven not in use. The exhaust fan thermostat is usually the failed component. If the fan motor does not turn on when selected you will need to disconnect the power and remove the unit from the wall or cabinet to service. If the motor has power but won t run replace it.