If your Frigidaire microwave is not working after a power outage or the buttons on the microwave aren’t working, this article is for you. We are going to show you some possible reasons why your Frigidaire microwave is not working and what you can do to fix it.

Frigidaire Microwave Is Not Working After Power Outage

If your Frigidaire microwave is not working after a power outage, the most likely reason is a blown fuse. To replace the line fuse in a Frigidaire microwave, follow these steps…

Step 1: Turn the microwave off and unplug it from the power source.

Step 2: Take out the screws at the back and right side of the microwave which hold its cover in place.

Step 3: Lift the microwave cover up.

Step 4: Next, discharge the capacitor by placing a pair of pliers with insulated handles on the terminals of the capacitor simultaneously.

Step 5: Pry the line fuse from the bracket on the noise filter board.

Step 6: If the fuse looks melted or smells burnt, get a new one.

Step 7: Sit the new fuse in the bracket.

Step 8: Reposition the microwave cover and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 9: Plug the microwave back in.

The video below will show you how to replace a Frigidaire microwave line fuse.

Frigidaire Microwave Light On But Not Working

If the light in your microwave is on but the microwave is not working, one of the door switches is faulty. To replace the door switch in a Frigidaire microwave, do the following…

Step 1: Unplug the microwave.

Step 2: Take out the screws which hold the microwave front grille in place.

Step 3: Open the door of the microwave.

Step 4: Take out the screws which hold the control panel in place. There should be one behind it and another one at the side.

Step 5: Lift the control panel up and lower it down.

Step 6: Move the control panel assembly out of the way.

Step 7: Note where each wire is connected to the door switches then disconnect them.

Step 8: Take out the two screws which hold the door switch holder in place.

Step 9: Take out the door switch holder.

Step 10: To determine which door switch is faulty, you will need to press the small button on each one. Whichever one feels loose when pressed is the faulty door switch.

Step 11: Take out the faulty door switch and get a new one.

Step 12: Position the door switch back on the holder.

Step 13: Align the door switch holder on the frame and secure it with the screws.

Step 14: Reconnect the wires to the right door switches.

Step 15: Lift the control panel up and push it back into place.

Step 16: Secure the control panel with the screws.

Step 17: Return the front grille and the screws at the top.

Step 18: Close the microwave door and plug the microwave back in.

The video below will show you how to replace the door switch in a Frigidaire microwave.

Frigidaire Microwave Is Not Working

There are multiple possible reasons why your Frigidaire microwave is not working. We are going to show you each of them and how to fix them.

The Diode

To test and replace the diode in a Frigidaire microwave, follow the steps below…

Step 1: Unplug the microwave from the outlet.

Step 2: Open the microwave door.

Step 3: Take out the glass tray and support.

Step 4: Close the microwave door.

Step 5: Open the cabinet door and take out the bolts which secure the microwave to it. Get someone else to support the microwave while you do this.

Step 6: Carefully tilt the microwave forward and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.

Step 7: Lift the microwave up and place it on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.

Step 8: Rest the microwave on its back.

Step 9: Take out all the screws which secure the bottom panel of the microwave.

Step 10: Disconnect the wire connector connected to the bottom panel and set the panel aside.

Step 11: Turn the microwave back up.

Step 12: Use a plank or something thick to prop of the front of the microwave.

Step 13: Take out the screws at the top of the microwave front grille.

Step 14: Open the microwave door and take out the front grille.

Step 15: Take out the screws which hold the blower cover in place.

Step 16: Remove the blower cover.

Step 17: Take out the screws at the top, sides and back of the microwave which secure its cover.

Step 18: Remove the microwave cover.

Step 19: Discharge the capacitor. Do this by placing a screwdriver or a pair of pliers across the terminals of the capacitor simultaneously.

Step 20: Take out the screw which holds the diode to the frame.

Step 21: Using a pair of pliers, disconnect the diode from the capacitor.

Step 22: Using a multimeter, test the diode for continuity. If there is no continuity, you will need to get a new diode. Click here to know how to test a diode using a multimeter.

Step 23: Connect the new diode to the capacitor.

Step 24: Screw the diode to the frame.

Step 25: Reposition the microwave cover and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 26: Return the blower cover and the screws which secure it.

Step 27: Before returning the front grille, ensure that the charcoal filter is properly aligned.

Step 28: Return the front grille and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 29: Rest the microwave on its back once again.

Step 30: Reconnect the wire connector to the bottom panel.

Step 31: Screw the bottom panel in place.

Step 32: Sit the microwave back on the mounting plate.

Step 33: Pass the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.

Step 34: Secure the microwave to the cabinet with the bolts.

Step 35: Return the glass tray and support.

Step 36: Plug the microwave back in.

The video below will walk you through the process of replacing a Frigidaire microwave diode.

If your Frigidaire microwave is not working still, keep reading.

The Capacitor

To test and replace the capacitor in a Frigidaire microwave, do the following…

Step 1: Unplug the microwave.

Step 2: Open the microwave door and remove the glass tray and support.

Step 3: Close the door.

Step 4: Open the door of the cabinet.

Step 5: Take out the bolts which secure the microwave to the cabinet. Have someone support the microwave as you do this.

Step 6: Bend the microwave towards you a bit.

Step 7: Tug the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.

Step 8: Lift the microwave up from the mounting plate and place on a flat and sturdy, towel lined surface.

Step 9: Turn the microwave to rest on its back.

Step 10: Take out all the screws which hold the bottom panel in place.

Step 11: Disconnect the wire connector and set the bottom panel aside.

Step 12: Turn the microwave to rest on its bottom.

Step 13: Take out the screws at the top of the front vent.

Step 14: Open the microwave door and remove the front vent.

Step 15: Take out the three screws which secure the blower cover.

Step 16: Remove the blower cover.

Step 17: Take out all the screws at the top, back and sides which hold the microwave cover in place.

Step 18: Lift the microwave cover up and take it out.

Step 19: Discharge the capacitor by placing a pair of pliers with an insulated handle across the capacitor terminals.

Step 20: Note where each wire goes on the capacitor then disconnect them.

Step 21: Also disconnect the diode.

Step 22: Take out the screws securing the capacitor.

Step 23: Test the capacitor using a multimeter. If there is no continuity, get a new capacitor. Read this to know how to test a microwave capacitor with a multimeter.

Step 24: Transfer the mounting bracket from the old capacitor to the new one.

Step 25: Screw the new capacitor to the frame.

Step 26: Reconnect the wires and the diode to the capacitor.

Step 27: Reposition the microwave cover and secure with all the screws.

Step 28: Return the blower cover and the three screws used to secure them.

Step 29: Return the front grille and secure it at the top with the screws.

Step 30: Lay the microwave on the back.

Step 31: Return the bottom panel and reconnect the wire connector.

Step 32: Secure the panel with the screws.

Step 33: Lift the microwave up and sit it on the mounting plate.

Step 34: Pass the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.

Step 35: Secure the microwave to the cabinet using the bolts.

Step 36: Return the glass tray and support.

Step 37: Plug the microwave in.

Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace a Frigidaire microwave capacitor.

If your Frigidaire microwave is not working still, keep reading.

The Magnetron

To test and replace the magnetron in a Frigidaire microwave, follow these steps…

Step 1: Turn off and unplug the microwave.

Step 2: Take out the glass tray and support from the microwave.

Step 3: Remove the bolts which secure the microwave to the cabinet.

Step 4: Pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.

Step 5: Lift the microwave up and place on a sturdy surface lined with a cloth.

Step 6: Rest the microwave on its back.

Step 7: Take out all the screws which hold the bottom panel in place.

Step 8: Disconnect the wire connector to fully remove the bottom panel.

Step 9: Turn the microwave back to its normal position and take out the screws which secure the front grille.

Step 10: Open the microwave door and remove the front grille.

Step 11: Take out the three screws securing the blower cover.

Step 12: Remove the blower cover.

Step 13: Take out all the screws which hold the microwave cover in place. There will be screws at the top, back, and sides.

Step 14: Lift the microwave cover out.

Step 15: Discharge the high voltage capacitor by placing a pair of pliers with insulated handles on the terminals of the capacitor simultaneously.

Step 16: Take out the screw which secures the thermostat to the magnetron.

Step 17: Note where each wire is connected to on the capacitor and disconnect them.

Step 18: Take out the screws which hold the capacitor to the frame.

Step 19: Unplug the magnetron wire connector.

Step 20: Take out the screw so that you can bend the air diverter flap back.

Step 21: Tighten the screw again to hold the flap in that position.

Step 22: Take out the screws holding the magnetron in place.

Step 23: Remove the magnetron.

Step 24: Test the magnetron with a multimeter. If there is no continuity, get a new one. Click here to know how to test a microwave magnetron.

Step 25: Align the magnetron and screw it into place.

Step 26: Loosen the screw to bend the air diverter flap back to its normal position.

Step 27: Tighten the screw.

Step 28: Reconnect the magnetron wire connector.

Step 29: Return the capacitor and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 30: Reconnect all the wires to the capacitor.

Step 31: Screw the thermostat back to the magnetron.

Step 32: Reposition the microwave cover and hold it in place with the screws.

Step 33: Return the blower cover and secure with the three screws.

Step 34: Return the front grille and the screws at the top.

Step 35: Rest the microwave on its back.

Step 36: Reconnect the wire connector to the bottom panel.

Step 37: Screw the bottom panel into place.

Step 38: Sit the microwave on the mounting plate.

Step 39: Pass the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.

Step 40: Secure the microwave to the cabinet with the bolts.

Step 41: Return the glass tray and support.

Step 42: Plug the microwave back in.

The video below will walk you through the process of replacing a Frigidaire microwave magnetron.

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Frigidaire Microwave Buttons Not Working

If all the buttons on your microwave are not working, the control board is defective. To replace the control board in a Frigidaire microwave, do the following…

Step 1: Unplug the microwave.

Step 2: Take out the screws at the top of the front grille which hold it in place.

Step 3: Open the door of the microwave.

Step 4: Remove the front grille.

Step 5: Take out the screw behind the control panel.

Step 6: Lift the control panel up then lower it down.

Step 7: Note where each wire goes on the control board then disconnect them. You can take a picture to make it easier.

Step 8: Set the control panel assembly on a flat surface.

Step 9: Disconnect the ribbon connector on the control board.

Step 10: Take out the screws which secure the control board to the panel.

Step 11: Get a new control board and position it on the control panel.

Step 12: Screw the board into place.

Step 13: Reconnect the ribbon connector.

Step 14: Take the control panel assembly back to the microwave and connect the wires to the right places on the control board.

Step 15: Push the control panel assembly back in and secure it at the back with the screw.

Step 16: Return the microwave front grille and the screws at the top.

Step 17: Close the microwave door.

Step 18: Plug the microwave back in.

The video below will show you how to replace a Frigidaire microwave control board.

How To Reset a Frigidaire Microwave [Quick Guide]

There is more than one reason you may want to reset your Frigidaire microwave. It may be because of a power outage or your microwave is not working as well. In this article, we are going to show you how to reset a Frigidaire microwave.

Does a Frigidaire Microwave Have a Reset Button?

No, it doesn’t. You do not reset a Frigidaire microwave by pressing a reset button.

How To Reset a Frigidaire Microwave After a Power Outage

To reset a Frigidaire microwave, simply follow the few steps listed below…

Step 1: Turn off the microwave.

Step 2: Unplug it from the outlet.

Step 3: Go to the circuit breaker in your house and find out which one is dedicated to your microwave.

Step 4: Switch it off and leave for five to ten minutes.

Step 5: Once the time is up, switch it back on.

Step 6: Plug the microwave back into the outlet.

Step 7: Turn the microwave on.

How to Reset the Filter Light On a Frigidaire Microwave

To reset a Frigidaire microwave filter light, do the following…

Step 1: First, turn the microwave on.

Step 2: Press the “SETUP MENU” button on the control panel till the word “FILTER” appears on the display.

Step 3: Press the “START” button to reset the filter light.

Note: Before resetting the filter light on your Frigidaire microwave, you will need to clean the filter or else, the message will keep popping up. Click here to know how to clean the filter in a Frigidaire microwave.