microwave oven

[camtech]

hello folks i have a over the range microwave oven, where the fans continues to run.

the only way to shut it down is to pull the plug.

also on the front it says there is a short , and call the service.

that will be myself:)

its the upper fan that stays on all the time.

can some of you kind folks direct me to what i should do or look for.

or what the problem might be.

whirlpool microwave oven

thanks.model : mh1170xsb-0 ser: trt1017061

thanks..............Robert

[RegUS_PatOff]

by chance does it say "NTC SHORT, CALL FOR SERVICE” ?

Replace hood thermistor part # 8206421 $25

check pages 3 & 6

YMH1170XSB0 Tech Sheet (http://www.servicematters.com/docs/wiring/Tech%20Sheet%20-%20W10110886.pdf)

[camtech]

not for sure on the ntc , but i will find out for sure tomorrow.

if it does im not going over there until tomorrow late and after parts houses are close.

is there a way to be sure , or is there a way to check to see if the part is bad , before i go out and get it.

thanks........Robert

[RegUS_PatOff]

It mentions it's NTC, could be Negative Temperature Coefficient, meaning it's resistance decreases with heat, hence, if it's shorted, it thinks it's HOT.

I don't know the specs on it, although if you disconnected it, it would probably stop the fan and get the message "NTC OPEN, CALL FOR SERVICE”

[camtech]

i will know for sure tomorrow.

im wondering though will i have to remove the microwave from its position to get to the thermistor, or can i get to it from the front.

im not for sure what to expect , im hoping that it will be easy to get too.

oh and thank you so much for your help.

for ten years i worked for Hobart inc. and i worked on all kinds of commercial equiptment.

im in business for myself , and i always run into somthing differant.

thanks again.............Robert

[RegUS_PatOff]

looks like you'll have to remove the outer cabinet.

I have the service manual I could email to you 3 MB