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Kenmore Microwave display not working

Is your Kenmore microwave display not working, with a blank screen, dark clock display, or missing segments? Start by pressing every button on the control panel. If the microwave keypad or touchpad is unresponsive or buttons do not respond correctly, a defective control module is the most likely cause and may require replacement. If your Kenmore microwave does not use a separate display board, the touchpad and control panel may be responsible. A display that is only partially out more commonly points to a faulty display board, while a completely blank display can result from the main control board or display board. Before ordering parts, confirm the microwave is plugged in and test the wall receptacle with another small appliance. Check the circuit breaker if there is no incoming power. A control board can also fail when it has power but the display remains dark. Enter your microwave’s model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Kenmore model. Any repair requiring the outer cabinet to be opened must be handled carefully because the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after unplugging. Proper capacitor discharge is required, and a qualified technician should perform the repair if you are not familiar with the procedure.

01 - Kenmore Microwave Control Module

A malfunctioning display could be caused by a defective control module. Try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If none of the buttons are responding correctly, it is likely the control module is defective and will need to be replaced.
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02 - Kenmore Microwave Touchpad and Control Panel

If the microwave does not have a separate display board, then the display not working is likely caused by a defective touchpad and control panel.
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03 - Kenmore Microwave Main Control Board

If the display goes out partially, the display board is more commonly at fault. If the display isn’t working at all, either the main control board or the display board could be at fault.
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04 - Kenmore Microwave Display Board

If the display isn’t working at all, either the main control board or the display board could be at fault. If the display goes out partially, the display board is more commonly at fault.
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05 - Incoming Power Problem

Confirm the microwave is plugged in and there is power at the wall receptacle. You can plug another small appliance into the receptacle to confirm there is power. If there is no power, confirm the circuit breaker has not tripped.
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06 - Kenmore Microwave Control Board

Since the control board is a part of the digital display, a defective board could be responsible for a microwave display not working, if the control board has power to it but the display is not working replace the control board.
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07 - Power reset

A microwave display not working may be due to a power outage or power surge. Full operation can sometimes be restored through a power reset by either unplugging the unit's power cord for a few minutes and then plugging it back in or switching off the circuit breaker for the microwave then switching it back on.
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