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Re: Microwave Whirlpool AMW 415 IX tripping RCD when door cl

And… fixed!

Part received, replaced and microwave now working fine.

Thanks again for your help Dave.

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Yes! I got it… Thanks for offering further help!

I had no choice because with the turntable disconnected from the switch: did a test run (with light food in the microwave), I could hear short ‘tick tick tick tick’ then after about 5 seconds of running, the cook stopped. Timer stopped (didn’t trip anything or blow any fuse – yet?). It could be resumed, and then stopped again.

I guess disconnecting the turntable from the switch puts more (?) power onto some other element and makes it stop…

So, should I change the motor then – https://www.partmaster.co.uk/whirlpool/ … ref=549973

(Annoyingly, some people who bought the part commented and managed to figure it out and changing it in 20min! I definitely missed the trick here…but challenged me to find out).

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I don’t know if it looks different because it’s a built-in, but it seems like I need to remove a few part to access it.

I think I’ll go with the ‘no turntable’ option!

Thanks again.

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And thank you so much for your advice and pointing me in the right direction!

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Thanks Dave – just saw your last post.

The motor is definitely staying in as I can’t access and I’ll duck tape the wire end now disconnected from the micro-switch.

Sounds good?

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Semi victory –

I tried disconnecting the grill element, still tripping. Also tried disconnecting the light (even though seemed to be working), still tripping.

I can’t access the turntable mechanism and motor, but when disconnecting its connection directly from the micro-switch of the door mechanism, tada! It doesn’t trip anymore.

Last question(s)… is it safe to operate the microwave leaving this disconnected (and insulated with duck tape)? Does it just mean I’ve only lost the turntable functionality?

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Thanks! Saved me ordering the switches! I’ll try that tonight and will let you know.

If lucky, is it okay to operate the microwave without the failing part(s) keeping the disconnected wires insulated with duck tape?

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