How to fix Ikea microwave IBMS1455 broken start button
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- I make this video to help someone in the same situation then me. I went to start the microwave in the morning to find was not moving so took things a part and here is what cause the problem.
Whirlpool Button Holder OEM W11116990
Make sure to disconnect the electrical cord and you will be fine.
Any questions, send me an email and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
I hope you can find it helpful.
Cheers
I never thought I would be able to fix my 11 year old microwave but I got the two buttons online ($52) and borrowed a neighbor's torque screwdriver and with the assistance of a buddy and following your instructions completed the repair in under 15m! Thank you so very much for your video!
Awesome. Definitely an over price plastic button but better then replacing the entire unit. Cheers
They're now $10 each on amazon !
Thank you! I was able to resolve this for free in 5 minutes by swapping the power button holder with the identical "foodclass" button holder. Since I never use the foodclass button it doesn't matter that it does not function. All six screws that you need to remove are size T10.
Glad it help you. Cheers
I called two appliance repair shops, both advised I just get a new microwave. This video saved me so much money. Thank you!!
Glad it help you out. Cheers
Thought I was going to have to buy a new microwave (C$600 - 1000) when the Start button failed. Then I stumbled on this video and there was hope. Went to a local appliance repair shop, bought a replacement button holder (C$27) and following the instructions in the video had the microwave working again in less than 30 minutes.
It wasn't clear how to remove the button from the holder but since the old holder was broken anyway, I just carefully nibbled away the surrounding plastic with a pair of cutters until the button was free. Then I inserted it into the new holder. There seems to be a preferred orientation (the button is not totally symmetric). Now I have a working microwave again, thank you
Thank you! This microwave is discontinued and I thought I was in for a hell of time finding a replacement that matched our kitchen. This video was perfect and showed me how to replace this simple part. If only every how to RUclips video was so well made.
Glad it help you. Definitely I am not an expert making videos but I try to put as much information I could. :)
Absolutely solved my issue. For anyone wondering, the plastic bits that hold the buttons in place can be pushed through the front of the microwave panel. You just need to finesse them a little bit.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for putting this video/slide show on RUclips. I ordered the part and an Engineer friend helped me disassemble the side panels (that was NOT easy in my case!), and replaceD the button. Before this I had paid $85 for a MW repair guy to come out and 'take a look' who said the entire Control Panel had to be replaced! ($350 for the part, + $125 for his labor, + taxes. He even called me a week later and I explained what I and my friend were going to do, and he really pushed hard to try and convince me that it was the entire Control panel that needed replacing; I told him I'd give it a try and call him if I needed him). His R&R of the C. Panel would have cost me more than 50% to replace the entire built-in MW. My engineer friend was over one day and said 'everything else seems to be working on the front panel; it looks like it's just your Start button that's broken; let's give it a try'. So I ordered the part and 'we did it'! The part was about $20 (way too much for a tiny fragile piece of plastic IMO) but I'm not complaining, now that my MW is back in use! Your video/slideshow was the ONLY one on RUclips to show how it's done, so again...THANK YOU!!! I think I was the one who broke the button when I pushed fast and hard the day it broke; now I push the button very delicately (which is my advice to everyone with a similar MW).
Lol. I remember when I change mine doing the same, pushing the bottom very gently to make sure last longer haha.
Also agree with you, way too much money for that little piece of plastic.
Glad it helped
Carlos - thank you for posting this! Literally saved $600 or replacing microwave altogether.
Amazing then such a little part make the microwave not to work at all. Glad was helpful. Cheers :)
Great success! Thanks so much! Three cheers for Carlos Puig! I swapped the power button with the foodclass button which I doubt anyone has ever pressed. At our place the only button we ever use is the power button. Want four minutes' cooking? Press the power button eight times. But from now on we'll use the dial. This is what RUclips should be.
Lol glad it help you. Cheers
Great Instructions, I was able to fix it myself and the whole job only took about 20 minutes.
Thank you Carlos! Saved me a lot of aggravation. While I am waiting for the part, I just moved the button over to the power button that I rarely use. Found the part on Amazon for $14, 2 day prime delivery.
Glad you like the video and funded helpful.
Saved me a big headache, lots of time and an electrician bill. Thanks!!
Thank you! Worked for me. Some tips:
- if the wires holding the display on are very short like mine were, there are 2 weak plastic clips holding the lcd display in place. Gently pull them apart and the screen will slide out. This should give you enough slack to flip the panel upside down. It’s fussy getting it back into place but not bad.
- I struggled for about 20 minutes to get the right side glass panel off. When my kitchen was built 11 years ago a decorative panel was pushed up against the wall that the microwave was attached to, so there wasn’t enough room to free that side glass panel. I got the other side off, disconnected the bracket from the wall, and then pulled the microwave over away from the stick panel. This let me unhook it from the oven and then I just had to force it free from the wall bracket. To re-assemble it, i cut out a section of the glass panel bracket above the clip, so I could get it into place, then I slid it down back into the final position. It wasn’t pretty or fun but it did work.
- I just swapped my food class and start button brackets, then used electrical tape to tape the food class button into position. So far it works. But I expect it to fail someday.
Thanks again for the video!
The wiring harness, or whatever it's called, had no slack whatsoever. Frustrated, I yanked hard on it and pulled out another 4 inches. After buttoning everything up I gave it a try. Nope. Wouldn't run. The display lit up though.
Thank you! This solved our problem. The only part that’s not clear in the video is how to take out the plastic button piece. As others have said in the comments it’s a little delicate but you push them from the back side of the panel through the hole and take it out from the front (you can also try to grab onto the rim from the front side and pull it out that way.)
You are a saint!!! Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful video, we had the same darned issue and now we even have the part number!!! 🎉❤
Glad it helped you. :) Cheers 🥂
Thank you so much for this nice video. I just got my microwave has the exact same problem, and while struggling about what to do I found your video. It really helps. I live in Canada and my model is IBMS1456XS0 and the buton holder quality is even worse than yours. I searched online and found the price for this plastic little piece is ridiculous. I believe this design was on purpose just to make more money on customers.
Glad it help you. I figured when I fix mine and couldn't find anything then could be useful for other people. Imagine how much money you saved not calling a technician! Cheers
Thanks a lot my friend, you gave our microwave (an IKEA Nutid MWN 400 S) a new life! My whole family is very happy, as we use it very often to heat the food delivered to our home. The big challenge was taking out and putting it back to its place, as the appliance is surprisingly heavy....
Glad it help you out. Cheers
Thanks for the great video! We could not have fixed our microwave without your help!
Glad the directions were able to helped you :)
Service to humanity appreciated
Thanks for the tip. Life saver. It's amazing the manufacturer uses such flimsy material for such a critical part in this not-so-cheap appliance. Did they even do any fatigue tests before deciding on the material?
Agreed. Even more expensive to get a service call to get it change. Glad it helped you :) cheers
Amazing! and clear explanations. I was able to fix the same issue in 10 min. You just saved me some much time and money. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
I must thank you for this great video. I was able to replace the power button on my (IKEA) microwave for about $30 with shipping. I bought a new button 'just in case' but did not need it. That said, thanks. I missed an audio track but that doesn't take away from how helpful the video was!
Glad it help you. I didn't do audio because I thought about making the video right after I fix the button and knowing were no other I decided to make it just with the text. Cheers :)
How did you order the part to replace?
@@orlandomundo7666 I bought the part in eBay. I put the part number in the description.
@@orlandomundo7666 What country do you live in?
@@beaur9503 USA
I refused to pay 25 eu for a new button and fixed it with glue! Thanks for the instructions!👊
I used a trick they used in helicopters. Super glue and baking soda. Dry fast and very hard.
Thank you so much for the video. Start button working great. Now my problem is the display window is at an odd angle. What did they use to stick this on with?
Is weird because the replacement of the button do not require to touch the digitizer. Try to take the screws again and see if you notice anything out of place.
Thank you for the video. I just spent 10 minutes fixing my button after ordering it online. The only hard part was getting the button out of the sleeve. But I just tore the old sleeve and peeled around the button and it came out.
Glad you were able to fix it. Cheers :)
Thanks so much Carlos! My button just went and thought I would have to scrap the entire unit. You video was so easy to follow and the tip to switch out the left end button while waiting for the part to arrive was brilliant. Thanks again!
Glad it help you. Occurs to me to make it, wile I look for some videos and couldn't find anything in RUclips. Cheers
Thank you for the instructions. I was able to replace the Start button easily. 🙏
Glad you find it helpful :)
Legend! Thanks so much! You just save me a lot of trouble and money. Love you Carlos Puig!
Haha glad help you out 🤗
I have the exact same microwave oven. The start button was repaired 3 years ago under warranty. The same button, which is used most frequently, broke again a few days ago and unfortunately this time the warranty had already expired. I decided not to get a new holder for 2 reasons: 1) too expensive ($25+); 2) too flimsy and would break again in 2~
3 years. Here below is the instruction for my repair method using 2 yards of fishing line.
There is a TINY SQUARE hole between the glass panel and the button holder (see frame 1:36 to 1:42). Put a fishing line through that hole. Tie a knot at the end inside the button holder so that the fishing line could be anchored in place. Repeat the same process with another hole on the other side of the holder. Put the micro switch/circuit board in place (the broken hook through the rectangular hole of the circuit board). Tie the 2 fishing lines together so that the switch/circuit board is held tightly in place. Shorten the fishing lines to fit.
Notes:
The fishing line I used was 12lb/0.015"/0.38mm.
Detaching all 4 switches and the LED display from the panel first could make the job MUCH EASIER.
The holder can be rotated to the best position to work on.
The correct positions of the 2 fishing lines and the unbroken hook should roughly form an equal sided triangle.
The knot inside the holder should be big enough for anchoring the fishing line but not too big to interfere with the button.
18" line should be long enough for easy pulling.
I did the same on the stop button as it was already half broken.
I agree was over price. Mine took around 10 years to brake. If you don't want to buy a new button you can always used the 2in the left and switch for the broken one. I fix mine with baking soda and super glue till the new one arrive and mount it. Glad inspired you to save the money.
Carlos - MANY thanks for the video. Perfect - Just fixed my buttons (expensive buttons)
Glad was used full. Very expensive little plastic thing! Hehe
Thank you! Just fixed mine in 10 mins with the new part! 🙏
That's great. Cheers
Awesome video. Was able to fix the button problem myself thanks to your clear instructions. The only struggle we had was how to remove the centre button from the broken housing (without damaging it) so we could reuse it. We just carefully cut away the old broken housing until the button fell out.
Cool. Glad it help you to fix the problem. Cheers
I had to do the same - hardest part for sure - Viva la Carlos
Is there anyway to pop the button out from the front without disassembling it as a quick temporary fix?
I don't believe so because the button has very little tabs that will need to be released from the inside
Thank u for this! I fixed the microwave and my wife thinks I’m a god
Lol, well you are now! Glad it help you. :)
Great video! I found the button housings on Amazon. Do you know where I can get the plastic rings that are around the 2 outer dial controls? No one seems to sell them. Thanks!
Do you mean this piece of plastic? www.genuinereplacementparts.com/mobile_product_info.php?products_id=8357742
No, the 2 plastic rings that border the 2 outer knobs that push in and out. They broke a long time ago. Super brittle. Thanks
@@MrDutchentre You mean this one? www.whirlpoolparts.com/PartDetail/Knob/W10251251/1549406?modelNumber=IBMS1455VW0
if not check their web page and see if you can find the part you are looking for. Good luck.
or I think this is what you are looking for but not sure if available anymore: www.genuinereplacementparts.com/whirlpool-8186858-oem
Thank you for sharing! This is exactly the video I was looking for!
Thank you for making this video! I'm waiting for the part to come in to make this repair myself.
While I feel confident making this repair, I cannot get to the outlet my microwave is connected to due to how the previous owners renovated the kitchen. I will have to cut power to the entire kitchen and make this repair during the day. I presume there is no difference as long as there is no power to the microwave, but please let me know if I am mistaken.
However, I am reading online that it is vital to discharge the microwave's capacitor before attempting any repairs to a microwave. I don't see any mention of this in the video or in the comments. Any thoughts on how necessary this is for this repair? I want to ensure my safety before attempting this fix. Thanks again!
Just left the door of the microwave open for a minute after you turn off the electricity in the fuse panel and any charge or electricity will be gone.
@@cpsadp99 Thank you! Other videos are showing that you have to use two screwdrivers with plastic ends crossed along their metal to discharge the capacitor. How does leaving the door open help to do this for this unit? Thanks again!
@@jesses9765you won't be touching or changing the capacitor or you shouldn't be touching any parts near the transformer. If you did, yes you need to discharge like you say. Leaving the door open you will create an open circuit and will consume any electricity in the circuit like touching with an screwdriver the 3 prongs in the capacitor. If you don't feel confortable get a multimeter and check before you touch anything. Remember to turn off the electrical fuse if you can't get to the plug.
@@cpsadp99 Very helpful, thank you. I am going to cut the power to the kitchen and open the microwave door for a bit afterwards before I take the project on. I will report back once I finish. Thanks again! Top notch video.
Thanks a ton. This saved me a lot of time and money.
Awesome. Glad the video was able to help you :)
This is great, Kudos for posting. How long does it take to do this repair? Difficulty level?
All depends 8n how handy is the person who does the repair. I suppose taking it easy and having the new part no more then an hour probably less
It took me 1/2 hour plus another 1/2 hour to locate my t10.
This button seems to have broken for us a few days before the 5 year mark. It's almost like it was designed to fail just as the warranty expires.
Think about it. Plastic is plastic and is so tiny then is very easy to brake overtime but agreed the design is just the cheapest ever!
Thanks a lot for a very instructive video. There is only one thing left now, to replace the small button into the buttonholder. Does it go in from the top or from the bottom. I am afraid to do this the wrong way and damage the holder. It was a fairly delicate operation to remove the small button (with tools and determination) so I understand that it has to be replaced correctly. How did you do it?
With small screwdriver I pry the buttom torse me and cameout very easy. Used a small amount of force because still very small pieces plastic holding it in place. if you look in the vedeo the second 12 is a small gap up and bottom; Is where the buttom hold on to the holder. I hope this helps.
Because is so small if I needed to replace again the holder I would purchase the whole buttom or center part in case then one of the little tabs brake avoiding to placing another order for that part.
Hi! Silly question, but I can't seem to locate the power cord for this ? We just moved in & are facing the same issue with the micriwave. Any help will be great. Thanks!
Thank you very much, thanks to the video, the repair was so fickle. I glued everything together with 2 components glue. Also the micro switches that still worked well. (our oven was 9 years old) Kees from Moerdijk Nederland
Glad it helped. ;)
Thank you
Glad it helped you 😌
Glad I saw this video was about call a handyman to fix this . Now I was able to fix it 😍😍
I am glad it help you to fix it. Cheers
I have ikea nutid microwave. Will same steps work for those also
Hi I need help where can I get the board that connects to the two wire I searched all over I did not see any list of that part thank
Hi there. You can try to call whirlpool and see if with the mother number they can help you or you can check this link to see if you see the part.www.appliancepartspros.com/01-control-parts-parts-for-whirlpool-ibms1455ws0.html
Is the little circuit board in minute 1:26 in the video?
Thank you for this. We ordered the part, but do we have to take the microwave out of the cabinet? We can’t seem to get the damn thing out. Ugh.
You will need to be able to reach the side of the microwave so the left and right sides need to be taking a part
When you remove those two sides you will be able to reach the screws to fix the button. Wasn't hard.
@@cpsadp99 thank you for responding. Going to try it now!!!
Thanks a lot for your help!
Thank you for the video. I ordered the button and understand how to put it on the circuit board but I am confused how you took the front off or can i do it through the hole alone where the button went.
In the video I mark step by step the screws you should take a part. Is very simple but you will need to disassemble the front. You won't be able to do it without taking it a part.
At least you bought the house with the microwave on It but I build the kitchen and spent if I remember correctly over $700 for the noisy microwave. I believe the button you mention is the Big one, the one is push in or out to change the settings. Probably can be found but very expensive. Good luck, because the alternative is remove It and place one not integrated in the kitchen way cheaper then the button It self.
Where did you get the replacement par? Thanks!
Coast appliance parts
What size torx screw driver do we need, as our repair man said bring the panel in he has the part, as we already had it repaired before warranty was gone, but not sure thanks 👍
don't remember. If you don't have a set you can get one very economical in Harbor Freight.
Thank you so much for sharing this repair with us!!!
I just fixed my microwave!!
I tried getting a repair men to fix it and couldn’t go f anyone that No how to do it.
Hi Eli. I am glad was helpful for you. I was nerves trying to fix it and figure things out and thought could be useful to someone. Glad you like it ;)
Thanks! Worked brilliantly!
Can’t quite figure out how to remove the side panels after taking out the screws. Any suggestions ?
The panel should come out fairly easy. If you can't, make sure you remove the right screws.
i had the same issue 2nd time recently, and so annoying, will try if it will work as you show us. thank you for sharing anyway
Good luck. Fairly simple but you need to buy the expensive plastic button; That's the main thing.
Not sure how to remove the side panel, the video is not very clear for me. Will study again
@@ChujieWan second 17 to 24 in the video. there are 2 screws in each side. I pointed in the video with arrows.
Hi Carlos
Can you please do me a favor to help me remove the panel in order to replace the button? I could not proceed after removing four screws. I live in Montréal Canada. Can I call you for a virtual call?
Then I can send you where I stuck on at least
Hi Carlos, after removing the screws, how did you remove the side panels of the Microwave? It's not clear in your video?
Do you mean the front side panels or the main front with the broken button?
If the you want to remove the front with the mirrors left and right after removing the screws you need to move them up to clear the tab then is holding the microwave in place. Is about 1/4 up and the side mirrors should come loose. Don't drop it. If you are talking about the front with the broken button, after you remove the 2 screws in the left and the 2 in the right shown come loose. Remember is like 4 different screws I put a note in witch ones are the correct ones.
Right, the front side panels. I guess we can also call them trims
I tried to move them up but the metal piece behind the top panel that holds the buttons prevent them from going up
In that case after removing the screws in the front and is a photo in the marking the screws slide up the panel. Is a little tab in the panel then grabs the bracket holding the microwave. If you do a print screen and make it bigger you will see how little it is. I wish I can send you photo or mark it for you so is easy to understand.
Fantastic work, thank you.
Thank you very helpful
Hello do you have to take the whole microwave out to repair it or can it sit where it is?
You need to get access to the screws in the side of the microwave like in the photos. You don't need to get the microwave out but you will need to take the front side panels off just like show in the video
Do you know what the part number is for the board the button is attached to? Or what it is called? I can't find it anywhere
Not sure if this is what you need .. maybe too expensive too.
www.genuinereplacementparts.com/mobile_shopping_cart.php?osCsid=pf7kgorip8tnluf4t8ug9btn7p
@@cpsadp99 yeah, I can see from the pictures that the board and button are part of that whole control board. Unfortunate because all I need is the one button and I don't think they sell it separately
@@brandonrt If you know how to solder, you can try to resolder one of the ones they are not used as much and switch them. Is what I would it done. If you do, be careful not burning the board.
Dude! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Lol I am glad it was helpful.
Where do i order the replacement part?
I purchased the part in Ebay. There are other sites as well. Part # w11116990
So I did this which is great, but my display fell off the the front. So I was able to stick it back on but now when I put the power on the microwave starts all by itself, goes to 10 mins, and if I change to off or defrost it will change the time clock and it wont shut off until I open door. Any ideas?
MMM that's a new one for me. Sounds like when you put it back, something got press maybe against the cover. Check the way you put it back and see if you see any of the small buttons continuously press and that is what causing the problem.
@@cpsadp99 thank you, I went back in and the power button had crossed wires at the board, I untwisted it and made sure nothing else was kinked in anyway and as of right now it works. I appreciate your time responding to me.
@@saragraham1267 That's great. Glad is working the way it should now. :) Cheers
Should be behind the microwave. If is installed in the cabinet you will need to turn off the fuse in the main electrical panel.
I am not sure. All those are made by Whirlpool so most likely but I am not sure.
My trim (white glass) fell and broke. How can I replace it?
That's a tuff one. Not sure if Ikea have any replacement part list for that model any more.
Great. If you have the part number I will try also Ebay just in case someone is selling some parts out of a broken microwave. Good luck.
buenas tardes,yo tengo roto ese mismo boton pero ahora se me desprendio el cablecito de la plaqueta,como lo puedo solucionar?
Oh perdona que no me di cuenta de tu mensaje. La única manera de arreglarlo será soldandolo con estaño de dónde se ha desprendido con cuidado.
Thanks for sharing video and regards.
Hello our device no work from start button
What's seems to be the problem? Did the fuse burn too?
Start button no press that our problem in same model as your in video
Did you buy a new one and replace the broken one?
No I didnot , from where I can buy and I don’t understand exactly how to to do
@@almasry30if you didn't buy a new button, try to switch the ones I. The left of the microwave then are not used and are the same size for the broken one and see if that fixes the problem. Just be very careful taking it a part
My microwave has no power. Anyone else has this issue? I'm going to open it up to check the fuse.
I know this seems obvious but try the fuse first in the main electrical box and if you don't see any fuses look for a GFCI around the kitchen. Some times they wire the microwave direct from there and the GFCI is the cause of it.
I hate this microwave and it’s matching useless oven! Can’t heat food more than 3 minutes before it’s has to cool down and the ‘in the wall” easy bake oven doesn’t cook a turkey larger than 10lbs. And will shut off and lock on you in the middle of cooking the 10lb turkey. Wish I knew more about this stupid duo prior to the house sale! I’ll be happy once we can trash both of these IKEA pieces!
I am with you but when you buy It basically is there to stay. I also have a problem with the oven in witch if you used the self clean Up It auto destroy. I did that 3 times and 3 times Burn the oven electrónica so not sure if was only mine ir a defect so try not to auto clean the oven either.
My oven doesn’t have a self-cleaning option. I guess I should be happy about that idk. They just look pretty & shiny but pretty worthless if you ask me.
Agreed.
When we bought the house we didn’t realize that one of the buttons on the microwave was jammed in and we can’t change the far left button that allows you to change the settings. So I really do appreciate your video should we decide to keep the decoration in our wall lol.
Our oven hasn’t been that bad - no overheating and have been able to cook turkeys in there up to 21 lbs so far. But yes, self-clean is better labelled “self destruct” - it fried itself our first Christmas Eve with it and it took almost 2 weeks to get someone in to replace the circuit board. What a pathetic design flaw. But besides that, no issues.
Here is where I bought it: www.ebay.com/itm/154213193457
Does anyone know a replacement part number for the actual push button switch that is attached to the circuit board? In my case the switch doesn't make electrical contact when pressed.
@@leahcimagev9418 try here: www.appliancepartspros.com/
Hello! This seems to be the button holder, but how to place the button in? Or, how do I take the button out of the old broken button holder? Thank you so much!
@@yuliashmatkova6849 the button have very little tabs then you need to press inward in order to release the center button. You will need very little tweezers or tool to be able to do it.