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Anonymous Posted on Mar 07, 2012

Is it possible to check the magnetron

Kenmore model no. 8115SS

  • Anonymous Mar 07, 2012

    Huw can I test magnetron before I order one

  • Anonymous Mar 07, 2012

    Check input in and out or what? What does the magnetron lookj like

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The magnetron looks like the below image
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testing is not easy as it's a high voltage component and can be dangerous to work around.

Here is a link for a page with some very helpful information about testing magnetrons.

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Sounds like the magnetron has failed. This is the component that produces the microwaves that heats the food.

The cost of the magnetron is about 95% of the cost of a microwave oven. Most people don't, for this reason, replace the magnetron, they replace the whole oven which is probably what you will end up doing.

There is a possibility that the circuit that provides power to the magnetron is faulty and you need to take it apart, find the proper electrical leads and test them with a volt meter. To do this you have to remove it from its mounting and take it apart. It is a fairly lengthy process however.


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Sounds like the magnetron has failed. This is the component that produces the microwaves that heats the food.

The cost of the magnetron is about 95% of the cost of a microwave oven. Most people don't, for this reason, replace the magnetron, they replace the whole oven which is probably what you will end up doing.

There is a possibility that the circuit that provides power to the magnetron is faulty and you need to take it apart, find the proper electrical leads and test them with a volt meter. To do this you have to remove it from its mounting and take it apart. It is a fairly lengthy process however.


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