GregS wrote:
In article , Ron wrote:
William R. Walsh wrote:
I've *never* seen a microwave oven with a dead
control panel.
Really! I`m amazed, I`ve repaired or replaced dozens if not hundreds.
Some are an easy fix, usually a duff capacitor or switch membrane, One
very common model of oven regularly suffered from a o/c resistor in the
supply to the display, others can be sent away for refurbishment at a
reasonable price in comparsison to a new board.

Ron

I once replaced a dead panel with a mechanical timer. They are really nice though
for quick opperation and simplicity. All the orginals had them. My father loved it, allthough
it was the same as our Heathkit Microwave.


Well, mechanical timers fail also, usually the coil fails in 'Crouzet
type' motor driven ones. or the microswitches go intermittent. They can
often be ressurected.

Ron(UK)