If your microwave exhaust fan stopped working the issue may be a clogged charcoal filter.
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To determine if the fan motor is defective remove the fan motor from the microwave and try turning the fan blades by hand.
Vent fan comes on automatically when oven not in use.
The oven makes unusual sounds while cooking.
If the blades do not turn freely replace the fan motor.
O turn freely use a multimeter to test the motor for incoming power and for continuity.
If the cooktop or oven gets hot enough the vent fan comes on.
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If the exhaust fan on your over the range microwave is not working the problem may simply be the charcoal filter.
If the microwave is used after speedcook and the oven senses that it is too hot the vent fan comes on to cool the oven.
An externally vented microwave mounted over a cooktop uses a fan to draw air through the microwave s vents and into an exhaust duct leading to the exterior of the building so most of the moisture heat odor and particulate matter generated by cooking goes directly outside.
If the motor has power but won t run replace it.
When you have the fan loose lift it up and drop it back down with the openings facing the front and the bottom.
If the motor does not have continuity replace it.
These pollutants will build up over time and cause the filter to become clogged.
This type of filter is used in over the range microwaves to absorb smells and pollutants from heating food.
O turn freely use a multimeter to test the motor for incoming power and for continuity.
The charcoal filter is used to trap and absorb cooking smells when no external vent system is used.
Look for the opening of the microwave and any mounting screws on the fan.
Over time the charcoal filter will become clogged and restrict the air flow.
To determine if the fan motor is defective remove the fan motor from the microwave and try turning the fan blades by hand.
If the motor does not have continuity replace it.
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If the fan blades d.
If the blades do not turn freely replace the fan motor.