GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven "burning wire smell" Questions

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We have a GE profile microwave with inverter tech that will come on for about 5 seconds then shut off. Unplug it and plug it back in it does the same thing. It lets off a terrible smell almost like a

burning or faint chemical smell. Any help? Remove vent grille, then remove control panel. Check wire to cavity thermostat. Sometime wire bundle and small space causes poor terminal connections on this

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My microwave is not heating and I smell wire

...smells like wire burning everything else works. Hi, Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with yourMicrowave Oven.... Microwave Oven Basic Troubleshooting Tips heatman101 ...

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GE Microwave Model JVM1860 burning smell

GE Microwave Model JVM1860 burning smell check 1) power cord for burn 2) wires 3) connector, 4) motor 5) switch, etc see the photo attached. and replace it. God bless you

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Made a crackling noise and smoke came pouring out

...the side.Stoped it and opened door. Very hot on top inside and still making noise as if wiring is burning. Smells of burning plastic? Had to unplug it!! Is there a recall? the model JVM serial # HZ ...

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Stoped heating and had a smell like somthing

smell the burning electrical wires and board components, this will confirm a major capacitor malfunction. in this case, all electronic component will be fried or destroyed. these parts are the running

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Model JVM1630WB004. KW 1.58. 10

smell. Vented to outside thru duct. Everything clean. Is it fried? Also, cu. is not listed. What size? Check the door safety interlock safety switches for proper operation. If the switches are faulty,

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Fan

...burning smell and examine the motor windings for discoloration. If a wire is loose or broken, repair the wire connection. To test the motor for less visible damage, set a multitester to test ...

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Microwave smells of electrical fire

microwave smells of electrical fire the microwave just started doing this yesterday. the problem starts after about a minute and a half. smells like there is a small electrical short, or like we had ...

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Ge microwave spacesaver smells like burning wire

...burning wire researching the problem sounds like high voltage diode how do i get to the diode and check it You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model ...

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No heat - sounds like low humming noise - smells

no heat - sounds like low humming noise - smells like burning electrical wiring. We have a sound clip of what a microwave should sound like when the cooling fan and high voltage section are operating ...