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Gibson Microwave won't turn off

When a Gibson microwave won't turn off, keeps running, or the fan won't shut off, start with the door switches, the most likely cause. A failed door switch can short and allow the fan to run even when the door is open. Test each switch for continuity with a multimeter and replace any switch that fails. Next, check the user control and display board. If the Cancel or Off button does not activate, or none of the control-panel buttons respond correctly, this board may be defective. If some buttons work but others do not, the touchpad and control panel or the separate touchpad may be faulty. A shorted relay or triac on the main control board can also keep microwave components running after you press Off. Less commonly, the control board may have a failed relay or triac, and some Gibson models require replacing the board with the control-panel assembly. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your microwave. Any repair that requires opening the outer cabinet is hazardous because the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after the microwave is unplugged. Proper capacitor discharge is required before interior work, so use a qualified technician if you are not familiar with the procedure.

01 - Gibson Microwave Door Switch

Most microwaves have three or four door switches. When the microwave door closes, the door switches actuate in sequence to ensure that the door is closed properly. If any of the door switches fail, the microwave will not start or heat. In some rare cases a door switch may short out and allow the fan to run even when the door is opened. To determine if any of the door switches are defective, use a multimeter to test each of the switches for continuity. If any of the door switches lack continuity, replace the switch. (Caution: The microwave oven can store thousands of volts of electricity in its high voltage capacitor, even ...after the microwave oven has been unplugged. Due to the potential for electric shock, it is extremely dangerous to replace the electronic components in a microwave. Only a licensed technician should replace a door switch.)
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02 - Gibson Microwave User Control and Display Board

The cancel or off button on the user control and display board may not be activating. To determine if the control and display board is defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If none of the buttons are responding correctly, replace the user control and display board.
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03 - Gibson Microwave Touchpad and Control Panel

The cancel or off button on the control panel may not be activating when it's pressed. To determine if the touchpad and control panel are defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad and control panel.
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Common

04 - Gibson Microwave Touchpad

The cancel or off button on the touchpad may not be activating. To determine if the touchpad is defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad.
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Common

05 - Gibson Microwave Main Control Board

The main control board has relays that send power to several components to make the microwave work. If one or more of the relays or triacs short out, some of the components can keep running when the controls are turned off. (Caution: The microwave oven can store thousands of volts of electricity in its high voltage capacitor, even after the microwave oven has been unplugged. Due to the potential for electric shock, it is extremely dangerous to replace the electronic components in a microwave. Only a licensed technician should replace the main control board.)
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Common

06 - Gibson Microwave Control Board

The control board has relays that send power to several components to make the microwave work. If one or more of the relays or triacs short out, some of the components can keep running when the controls are turned off. While you can often replace just the control board, some microwave models sell control panels as an assembly with both the touchpad and control board included.
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Uncommon But Possible

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