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Oven runs but does not heat

The unit is approx 7 years old. The other day it stopped heating. It runs but does not make the same 'pitch' when turned on. It also makes a smell like electronic burning. Time for a new unit?

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This is going to be either the high-voltage transformer, the magnetron, or the high-voltage diode. Magnetrons are the mosty common failure in these, and there is a campaign underway to replace "underperforming" magnetrons. To see if yours is one of these, visit: http://www.microwavedisplay.com/ge_mw_mag_kit_bulletin.pdf

Posted on Apr 05, 2007

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