Farberware Intermittent Power / Control Board Reset

Microwave randomly resets, clock blinks, or unit restarts during cooking.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Loose power cord connection, failing control board, overheating control transformer, poor outlet contact

Steps:

Plug the microwave directly into a different wall outlet, avoiding extension cords or power strips.
Gently wiggle the plug while the unit is idle to see if the display flickers; if so, the outlet or plug may be loose.
Ensure the cord is not pinched or sharply bent behind the unit.

If resets continue on a known-good outlet, the internal control board or its power supply is likely failing and should be replaced.

Hard 4/5

Main Control Board

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