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Ikea Microwave shuts off after a few seconds

When your Ikea microwave shuts off after a few seconds, a failing door switch is the most likely cause. The primary, secondary, or monitor door switch can overheat, arc, or develop intermittent continuity, causing the microwave to stop after 3 seconds or less. Inspect each switch for burning or damage, then use a multimeter to test continuity with the door open and closed as specified by the wiring diagram. A defective micro switch can cause the same symptom, so test and replace any switch that works intermittently. If the switches test good, the main control board is the next likely cause, although control boards are often misdiagnosed. A faulty touchpad and control panel or membrane touchpad is less common, but suspect it if the display works and some buttons respond while others do not. These checks may require opening the microwave's outer cabinet. Unplug it first, and remember that the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after power is disconnected. It must be properly discharged before interior work, so use a qualified technician if you are not familiar with capacitor discharge procedures. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your Ikea microwave.

01 - Ikea Microwave Door Switch

A door switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the door switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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02 - Ikea Microwave Micro Switch

A micro switch might be failing intermittently. Check each of the micro switches for signs of overheating, arcing, or burning. If you don’t see any obvious signs of failure, use a multimeter to test each switch for continuity. If any of the switches is visibly damaged or only has intermittent continuity, replace it.
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03 - Ikea Microwave Main Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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04 - Ikea Microwave Touchpad and Control Panel

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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05 - Ikea Microwave Touchpad

If the microwave runs for a few seconds and stops the touchpad might be at fault. This is not common. Generally speaking, if the microwave display is working and some of the buttons respond correctly but some don’t, the problem is with the touchpad.
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06 - Ikea Microwave Control Board

Control boards are often misdiagnosed—before replacing the control board, first check more commonly defective parts, particularly the door switches. If all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board.
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