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Hotpoint Microwave display not working

Is your Hotpoint microwave display not working, blank, dark, or missing segments? Start by pressing every button on the control panel. If the microwave buttons are unresponsive or none respond correctly, a faulty control module is the most likely cause. On models without a separate display board, the touchpad and control panel may be defective. If only part of the display is out, the display board is more commonly at fault. If the entire display is not working, either the main control board or display board could be defective. Also confirm the microwave is plugged in and the wall receptacle has power by testing it with another small appliance, then check for a tripped circuit breaker. If the control board has power but the display remains blank, the control board may need replacement. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement control module, touchpad, control panel, main control board, or display board for your Hotpoint microwave. Any repair that requires opening the outer cabinet must be handled carefully: the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after the microwave is unplugged and must be properly discharged before interior work. If you are not familiar with capacitor discharge procedures, use a qualified technician.

01 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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 - Hotpoint 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Hotpoint microwave display not working even though it has power?
Why are my Hotpoint microwave buttons not working along with the display?
What causes a Hotpoint microwave screen to be blank or missing segments?
How do I find the correct Hotpoint microwave display board or control panel?
Is it safe to open a Hotpoint microwave to fix a display that is not working?