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My GE spacemaker II microwave won't heat what can I do

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Graeme van Malsen

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Hi,
The main internal component of your microwave oven is called a magnatron. This is the device which generates the microwaves that heat your food up. If your oven appears to be working properly but it's not heating the food, it means the magnatron is not generating microwaves. It could be faulty itself or it could be a component linked to the magnatron. (high voltage capacitor) etc.
Have this component checked by a qualified technician.
Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Best wishes,
Graemevm

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