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Microwave humming Our kitchenaid microwave began humming when I turn it on. I am afraid to use it. What could be the problem and what should I do to fix it? Is it worth fixing? Thank you!

William Miller May 11, 2010

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Hi! humming are cause of many things, either you have a defective magnetron, leaky capacitor, or the hv transformer. but most likely the magnetron is the culprit.

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