If the cooling fan is not running, then that definitely needs to be addressed to prevent magnetron damage.
-.htmThere should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control
panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when
troubleshooting & testing.
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It might be useful to first do a standard heat test.
-.htmMICROWAVE HEATING POWER TEST
The following test will provide a suitably
accurate measurement of the output power of any microwave oven. Variations or
errors in performing this test will produce uncertain results. If the line
voltage (from the electrical outlet) is low, the magnetron output will be
correspondingly low.
Equipment needed:
- Microwave safe
container with 1000 mL (1 Liter) gradation.
- Fahrenheit or centigrade
thermometer
Procedure:
Pour exactly 1000 mL (1 Liter) of cool
tap water into the container. Using the thermometer, stir the water, then
measure and record the temperature. For accurate results the water should be
about 60 degrees F (20 degrees C).
Place the container on the center of
the oven cooking shelf (do not leave the thermometer in the container and remove
any metal racks), and heat the water (at full power) for 63 seconds. Use the
second hand of a watch, not the oven timer.
After the heating time is
completed, immediately remove the container, stir the water, re-measure and
record the temperature of the heated water.
Subtract the starting water
temperature (step 2) from the ending water temperature (step 3) to obtain the
temperature rise.
To determine the output power in watts, multiply the
total temperature rise by a factor of 38.75 if you're using a Fahrenheit
thermometer or 70 if you're using a centigrade thermometer.
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