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VMOS201

Viking VMOS201 Microwave Oven Service

Most common issues on this model

  1. Hum without heat from the high-voltage parts
  2. Door seal and latch worn with age
  3. Turntable motor not turning
  4. Keypad or control trouble

The VMOS201 is an older Professional Series microwave oven, 24 inches wide with 2.0 cubic feet of capacity, built in or set on the counter. It has sensor cooking programs, a rotating turntable, and controls that are mechanical or basic electronic depending on the year.

After years of service, the door is the first thing to tire: the seal hardens, the latch loosens and the interlock switches begin to hesitate. The high-voltage parts are the other age-related items, so an oven that spins but does not heat gets the magnetron and diode tested. A turntable that has stopped usually means a motor or coupler, which is a smaller repair. We always test the door before the oven is returned to use.

The price is written first.

Key features

  • 24-inch built-in or countertop microwave oven
  • 2.0 cu. ft. capacity
  • Sensor cooking programs
  • Rotating turntable
  • Controls vary by production year
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Error codes this model can show

VMOS201VMOS201 questions
How do I know if the door seal is worn?

Look for a hardened or cracked seal, a latch that feels loose, or an oven that stops when you press the door. Do not use the oven if the door does not close tightly.

What causes a microwave to hum but not heat?

A failing magnetron, a bad high-voltage diode or a failed capacitor. We test each safely and replace only the failed part, with the price quoted first.

Is it worth repairing an older microwave?

If the cavity and door are sound, a repair of a latch, motor or high-voltage part is often worthwhile, especially for a built-in. We give you the cost first.

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