Works a few seconds then the fuse blows. model#JES13845F

Sounds like MW has failed. given the age of unit repair is not economically feasible. I would buy a new unit and forget it.

I had the same problem and got tired of resetting the breaker. It was the processor board, about $100 bucks. Works like a charm now. It's a pain to get to and is attached to another main circuit board inside the right front panel..

You almost certainly have a shorted high voltage capacitor.

See the safety warnings and help information here.

Chances are you will have to remove the oven from the wall to replace it.

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This could be a lot of things. IT might be a capacitor or diode. MY money is on the capacitor. Since it works for a minute before it quits.

there is an electrical problem.
my suggestion is that you will have to dispose that microwave and get a new one.
you dont want to chance a fire. andwave c yes mircroan cause fires.

I'm assuming that's model number JES1384SF06.

The bulb is an assembly on this model, and it can only be removed with the outer cover off.

See http://www.microwavedisplay.com/disassembly.txt

I have attached an excerpt of the exploded view below. It is located atop the plastic holder where the door switches are located.

The GE part number is WB36X951 and you can find it many places, including here.

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If it went dead almost immediately after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a shorted high-voltage capacitor.

If it went dead a few seconds after pressing the Start pad, that's usually a failing high-voltage transformer.

If you or someone you know decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

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There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel, which is very helpful when troubleshooting.

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If it went dead almost immediately after pressing the Start pad, that\'s usually a shorted high-voltage capacitor.



If it went dead a few seconds after pressing the Start pad, that\'s usually a failing high-voltage transformer.



Here are some links with info on part testing:



http://www.microtechfactoryservice.com/cap_test.html
http://www.microtechfactoryservice.com/diode.html
http://www.microtechfactoryservice.com/mag_test.html
http://www.microtechfactoryservice.com/xformer.html




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entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383



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If the fuse blows as soon as you hit START, then it's likely that you have a shorted high-voltage capacitor. If the fuse blows a few seconds after you hit START, then it's likely that you have an overheating / shorting high-voltage transformer. If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383

When does the fuse blow? If it blows the fuse as soon as you hit START, you probably have a high voltage capacitor shorting. Does it blow a few seconds after you press START? If so, then it may be a bad high voltage transformer. Does it blow when you open or close the door? If so, it may be a bad door swithc or a misaligned or damaged door or door switch mount. Please give more details.