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MICROWAVE IS NOT HEATING

MY ge SPACEMAKER XL1400 MICROWAVE OVEN IS NOT HEATING, BUT EVERYTHING ELSE WORKSA. THE KITCHEN SMELL LIKE SOMETHING ELECTRICAL IS BEING BURNED

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HI, the actual device that produces the heat is damaged or faulty. this device is called the Magnetron. you will need to replace this part in order to restore the heating ability of this microwave oven.

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