My GE jvm1440, which we've had for maybe 15 mos. or so, just started making a loud humming noise while running. It doesn't heat, even though everything else appears to be working normally. The humming noise starts a few seconds after the microwave starts. Please help! Thanks.
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Thank you for the information. I too have had the same problem with my microwave but mine is the model before this one. I am starting to wonder if it is just GE appliances in general that are the problem.
Word has it that many of these models have a defect which causes the microwave energy to be reflected back to the magnetron, causing damage to the magnetron, and eventually damaging the high-voltage diode too. Also, the fuse or the magnetron theral cutout / thermostat can eventually blow, too. There is a replacement magnetron and stirrer kit available. I would definitely call the GE Answer Center at 800-626-2005 about this. It's not considered a recall, but a "campaign". They may pick up part of the cost. It's not cheap.
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latest development: microwave is now dead. maybe a fuse? any thoughts? thanks again...
I have the exact same problem, worked fine and then started to smell of burning wires and a low hummmmm.
I had the same problem. The burning smell was an overheating diode caused by a shorted high voltage transformer. I replaced both.
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