20 Most Recent GE JVM1650 1000 Watts Microwave Oven - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Hi,Behind the top grill above the door is an access panel to change the light bulb. If the bulb is good but light still don't work, its possible the door switch is bad, but normally if the switch is bad the turn table won't work either. Most likely just a bad bulb part number you would seek is WB36X10003 this is not cheap for a bulb, you maybe able to get a replacement from a local lighting center near you. its a 40 watt, 130V bulbGood Luck I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gere_bf68e6055dd61249

might have to order the parts

there are two censors inside one high heat one low heat they can be checked with a meter if both are good its a bad magnatron and exceeds its worth

If there is no power at all to the display or the panel then it is failure of the board. But if there is power without heating, if the turntable/fan/light works, then it can be related to failure of relay, Magnetron, Waveguide or capacitor.

Not usually, just zero it before using if you need more or less time .

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If it's an arcing sound, there may be grease or food particles on or behind the waveguide cover or in the area of the turntable motor.

Otherwise, it's likely to be a failing high voltage part:

- A sound like gurgling into an empty coffee mug is one symptom of a failed magnetron, and yet the mag can be bad without that sound. Usually it will not heat is this is the case.

- A loud buzz, hum, or groan is usually a shorted high voltage rectifier diode, but if this were the case, it would not heat.

- Sometimes a high voltage transformer will cause a loud hum and burning smell, too.

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