Hotpoint model# rvm1435wh001 working fine but not heating the food

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The problem is most likely the magnetron "that heats food" and is breaking down. There are two other parts of concern, the high voltage diode, and capacitor that tie into the high voltage grid to work together. Depending on parts and labor will determine the final outcome of cost.

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Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

heatman101

It sounds like the magnetron may have either failed or is not being supplied with the extremely high voltage required to run it.
Make sure the !!!!capacitor is discharged!!!!! before attempting any sort of repair.
Check the door interlock switches first then the high voltage diode with either an AVO model 8 on high resistance range for short circuit, the capacitor can fail and go short circuit, the feed fuse on the primary of the high voltage transformer and then finally, the magnetron is best checked by substitution.
Hope that helps.

microwave works no heat

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with yourMicrowave Oven....

Microwave Oven Basic Troubleshooting Tips

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If the microwave oven appears to be working but it is not heating the food, it is very possible that the magnetron, or its power supply has failed.

Jerry G.

Brought microwave back to store. It didn't appear to be something I would be capable of fixing myself.
Got a new one which is working fine.

The first thing to try is a "hard reset". Unplug it from the power line for a minute, plug it back in, set the clock, then try again.

If you don't have your owner's manual, you can download it free from GE/Hotpoint.

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