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Kenmore Elite microwave had error code F3H and wouldn't heat?

Model # 665.61683101 (Whirlpool?). Ran diognostics on keypad which tested good. Now the microwave is working as normal?!?
Is there something about to go bad and if so what?

Kim Schick
April 2005

Whirlpool Whirlpool 665.61683101 Kitchen Appliances, Microwaves Heat Model Whirlpool

Thank you!! I just unplugged my Kenmore Microwave and plugged it back in and now it works fine!!

sweldon
October 2012

Unplugging for 2 minutes worked on my Kenmore Micro-hood model 665.61652100 too. Thanks for posting!

Cramer
June 2011

It worked for us as well on a microwave/hood that was 9 years old. THANK YOU everyone who responded to this message over the years.

Tami j
March 2011

Worked on model 665.61689 too. Thanks a lot. Saved us a $ 75 service call from Sears.

Jimo
February 2011

It worked for my model 665.61659100

Mike
September 2010

Unbelievable! We have been living without the sensing features for quite a while now. Did the unplug fix and now it is working. I thought I was a geek and could figure out anything. who'd a thunk it would be so simple! Thanks so much.

Judy
March 2010

Just knew I would be replacing a microwave...my daughter can pop her popcorn now and my wallet thanks you!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!

sandinmyshoes
February 2010

thanks had the error code f3h and unplugged and now it works fine

jen
January 2010

I unplugged it and plugged it back in...........fixed

sydney
May 2009

Had the same symptoms, no lights, fans, or heat, and the same error code . . .F3H. After calling a serviceman, my wife found your solution. Presto!, the microwave was restored, the kind repairman was amazed and declined to charge a fee for his service call and all is right in our world.

Bob
October 2008

Yey! Thanks for all the posts - mine works just fine now! unplugged and voila!

lisa
May 2008

I had an error code "d" and my 665.61612 wouldn't heat up! This fixed the problem... THANK YOU!!

ratso444
November 2007

Thanks a ton. That was the easiest solution I've had to any of my many home problems.

Thanks

hansen
November 2007

Unplugging worked for a 665.61682.100 too.

Thanks to all of you for saving me a $65 service call.

Chad
January 2007

Thanks: - same symptoms – same unplugging!

Sabin
October 2006

Thanks to the Website, I fixed mine too. My 665.61689101 Kenmore Sensor Wave went out this morning. I unplugged it for 30 seconds. Plugged it back in and everything is fine. Whew! I was ready to replcae it!

Malcolm Buck
February 2006

Unplugging worked for a 665.61682.100 too.

MTalbot
January 2006

F3H error code on Kenmore Elite microwave.
The fan and light would not work nor would it heat.
I unplugged it for @30 seconds and reinserted plug. All worked again.

12-218-6-195.client.mchsi.com
August 2005

Hey i had the same problem what i did was unplugged the micorwave for about 2 mins and it reprogrammed and that fixed it . Try that out :) Hope it works.

Tracy
June 2005