My daughter's microwave (mfd. in 2007) won't heat and the turntable doesn't turn. The unit has power and all the other functions (interior light, touch pad, etc.) seem to be okay. Could it be just the magnetron or do you suspect something else? Is there a way to troubleshoot it? Thanks!
The turntable and the magnetron are two separate items and one should not impact the other. Since the other items are working it is doubtful that the fuse is bad. Also you need to know that the proper way to work on a microwave requires the use of special equipment to check for microwave leakage, it is not recommended to service them yourself.
SOURCE: danby microwave m # 1153
Quite often this is due to a bad door switch. Opening the door while cooking (without first hitting the STOP pad) is the primary cause of door switch failure. If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info (as well as a text file which helps in diagnosing and repairing door switch problems) at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk
SOURCE: GE XL1800 1100 Watts Microwave Spacemaker
Yes, it could be the Magnetron. If the unit is out of warranty, you can try to remove the rear cover (make sure unit is unplugged) and see if there is a blown fuse in the section that powers the Magetron. They are not too difficult to replace. MCM Electronics sells them and you can call them with your model and they can find a replacement for you will be able to see how much it will cost.
http://www.mcminone.com/search.asp?keyword=magnetrons
1-800-543-4330
Good Luck,
- Jim
SOURCE: GE XL 1800 microwave light and fan operate but no heat
With the symptoms you
have, I would most strongly suspect a shorted high voltage rectifier
diode or a bad magnetron, or a loose and possibly corroded connection on the magnetron's terminal.
The diode is a fairly
cheap fix, and your magnetron is still under the part warranty, but you would have to pay labor.
If you or someone you
know
decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and
disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.
There
should be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit
behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.
At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety
warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html
(if it's not shorted or burned, it's
probably okay)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
If it's within the magnetron portion of the warranty (5-9 years)
but out of the original full warranty (1 year), G.E. will cover the part cost, but not the cost to visit you or
the labor charge to do the work.
If it's within the mag warranty,
G.E. should send you the magnetron to do it yourself. Call them at
888-239-6832 with your model, serial, and manufacturing date.
If nothing else, you
can save about $50-75 if you remove it from the wall and take it to a
GE-authorized servicer.
You can find a
GE-authorized servicer by calling GE Appliance
Service at 1-800-848-7620 or here.
Accessing some components for testing and possible replacement will require you to remove the oven from the wall.
If
so, the installation instructions are very handy, and it's best to have
two people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.
You can download GE
owner's manuals and installation instructions here.
We're happy
to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating
of our answer.
SOURCE: Everything works except heat
this is something you should probably call a repair technician for, due to the danger of the componentry.
Usually in ther case of this problem, even a technician will advise you to replace the unit, in the minds of cost effectiveness and safety...
SOURCE: I have an GE SCA2000BCC03 Combination
If it wil not heat it is definitely the magnetron and it is usually cheaper to buy a new microwave oven than reparing it, even if you do it you'r self
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