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Anonymous Posted on May 19, 2009

Micro wave broke

When u turn micro wave on it shoots sparks

  • Anonymous May 19, 2009

    clean the sheild next to the light bulb worked for me

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Open the door and look on the middle top right inside the microwave is it burned or blackend?You have a faulty magnatron.if it is.

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c/o JCS/THG, LLC
13120 Jurupa Avenue
Fontana, CA 92337
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Check behind the "Wave Guide Cover" on the inside cavity. There may be moisture or food residue behind it. Should be a cover that is plastic or Mica. Really strange that it's sparking being new. Also check that you use plates without gold or silver trimmings (Crockery or porcelein). This will also cause sparking. Remember that microwaves will always go to the first organic source in its path. The wave guide cover, if soiled, is very close to the tip of the Magnetron and will therefor result in arcing. Good Luck, JUS004
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