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A "zapping noise" usually indicates a problem in the high voltage circuit. If it's an inverter oven, it should have provided you with a fault code. If a non-inverter, the most likely causes are a shorted high voltage rectifier or bad magnetron. But there are many other possible causes.
1) Microwave ovens are usually not user servicable, so even if you're a true Mr. Fix-It, it might be mission impossible to get spare parts.
2) Microwave ovens aren't that expensive, so a replacement might not be that much more expensive than trying to get your current model repaired.
3) Do you REALLY NEED the disc to turn??? It's all for show, it doesn't do anything to whatever you're trying to microwave.
There is a thermal fuse that monitors heat from the magnetron, sometimes becomes defective, the magnetron "heats food" filiment will open on occassion, if the exhaust fan is not running microwave will shutdown.
If the microwave comes with a roller ring to rotate the glass turntable then I would recommend that it needs to be used when the microwave is operating, as the turntable rotates the food so it can be heated evenly.
I would recommend checking with your local Panasonic repairer he may have access to a new roller or even a second hand one to tide you over.
my microwave started giving me notices to check the manual and would stop cooking the food. I turned the machine off, unplugged and looked at the back panel. Was I surprised to find the air flow vents completely covered in black dust. After wiping it up with a cloth and then a small toothbrush to completely clean out the air holes, the microwave works fine. What a simple solution to something I was beginning to think would be a major repair job. Surprise---simple is best!!
have a GE xl1800 microwave that is not heating the food. The lights work, turntable turns etc. all but no heat. Help this microwave is only 1 years old.
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