Microwave

[QMan 1963]

We have a 2020 Flagstaff pop-up camper model #HW27KS
We’ve had the camper out now four (4) times and I’ve never used the microwave and went to use it and it just stopped working. I’ve checked all the fuses and circuit breakers in the electrical panel and everything looks fine. I’m not sure what else to do to get the microwave working again.
Help please!!

[kenandterry]

Originally Posted by QMan 1963

We have a 2020 Flagstaff pop-up camper model #HW27KS
We’ve had the camper out now four (4) times and I’ve never used the microwave and went to use it and it just stopped working. I’ve checked all the fuses and circuit breakers in the electrical panel and everything looks fine. I’m not sure what else to do to get the microwave working again.
Help please!!

“Went to use it and it just stopped working.” So was it actually working at all?
A microwave uses 120 volts for power. No sense checking fuses.
Are your breakers labeled for your 120 volt appliances and outlets?
Can you find the actual 120 volt outlet for the microwave?
Do you have a digital meter, and know how to use it?
Have you reset the proper breaker just to be sure?

[Rhumblefish]

Does the microwave have power AT ALL (light at panel) or dead-as-a-doornail (looks like no power at all)?

IF breakers are sound (Mwave is 120v, not 12v, and therefore driven by inverter or shore power, doesn't use fuses - that's 12v side of things) flip them on and off (just to make sure), AND other 120v appliances/outlets have power (and cord is plugged in, and GCFI isn't tripped - even though MWave is not likely on GCFI), THEN it is likely the *internal* microwave fuse.

This is a fairly common required replacement, pretty easy to do/access, and runs you about $2. Do a quick search for your microwave's part number and "replace fuse" and you should be good.

[QMan 1963]

There is no digital display on the microwave at all. I can’t figure out how to get it out from the compartment where it’s at.

[kenandterry]

Originally Posted by QMan 1963

There is no digital display on the microwave at all. I can’t figure out how to get it out from the compartment where it’s at.

You’re just looking for the microwave plug, not remove the microwave.
Do you see an access deck plate like in the attached photo?
Look inside every compartment around the entire microwave,top, bottom, and both sides. It unscrews to gain access to the power outlet.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by QMan 1963

There is no digital display on the microwave at all. I can’t figure out how to get it out from the compartment where it’s at.

You are plugged into shore power correct?
Fuses have nothing to do with a 110v AC microwave.

[theHookers]

Originally Posted by QMan 1963

There is no digital display on the microwave at all. I can’t figure out how to get it out from the compartment where it’s at.

Is this what it looks like? Those 4 screws, one in each corner, need to be removed and that whole thing will pull out.

You may have a gfci outlet that has tripped or there may be a gfci curcuit breaker in your panel.

[Rover Podder]

What were you cooking when it went off?
Is it possible that it overheated?
Was there a lot of moisture coming off what was cooking?


Sometimes microwave ovens can overheat and they will reset once that condition passes.

[Chuck_S]

Cycle the microwave breaker -- it should be on one all by itself. Just looking at it often won't reveal it's tripped.

Every microwave in the last 20-30 years has some sort of digital display showing the time and/or cooking times. If there's no digital display it probably isn't plugged in or the breaker is tripped or the trailer isn't connected to shore power (which I'm sure you checked). Open the door, does the interior light illuminate? Ultimate problem may be the darn thing just died.

-- Chuck