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My Kenmore 721.80019401 Is Not Heating

The Kenmore 721.80019401 is a combination microwave and hood unit that is installed above the stove in most homes. The microwave has several heating options, such as specific settings for food, like pizza, popcorn or frozen entrees, as well as automatic defrost and reheat settings. If the microwave is not heating at all, however, some investigation into the problem may show if the problem is easy to solve or if repair is necessary.
  1. Power Supply

    • Check whether there is a proper power supply. Look to see whether the cord is connected to a grounded 3-prong outlet and the cord is fully plugged in. If the electrical system is built-in and no power cord is visible, replace or reset the household fuse or circuit breaker.

    Microwave Functions

    • Some basic microwave operational steps may affect whether the microwave is heating. Open and close the microwave door, as the unit will not function with the door open, and push “Stop/Clear” to cancel any previous settings, such as the timer, which do not heat the microwave oven.

    Setting the Microwave

    • Once the power to the microwave has been reset, or verified as working, and the microwave is ready to run, select a new cook cycle and press “Start” to see if the microwave begins to run and cook food as expected. Allow the food to cook for the alloted time and then open the microwave door and check to see if the food has cooked or heated. Choose a longer cooking time and restart the microwave if food is heating but is cooking slowly.

    Repair

    • If all efforts to troubleshoot the function and power to the microwave still do not get the appliance heating food as expected, there may be a repair issue that needs to be addressed. Contact Kenmore or another professional technician for advice.