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Anonymous Posted on Nov 02, 2015

Microwave is sparking in rear left corner. Replaced waveguide cover, but still sparking.

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Make sure is clean and your wave deflector might be deflector is defective. It s little fan looking thing that spins like a fan. To throw mwaves around the cook area..

  • Anonymous Nov 13, 2015

    Thank you, I will check it out.

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  • Posted on Feb 09, 2008

SOURCE: Waveguide cover

If it's damaged and cleaning won't take care of it, you can buy a new waveguide cover from Tritronics at http://www.wehaveparts.com

We have the full service manual at our site for your convenience:
http://www.microwavedisplay.com/r820bc_bk_bw_sm.pdf

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Nov 26, 2008

SOURCE: magnetron tube and mica waveguide cover

Unfortunatey unless the unit is a high end oven by the time you pay for the parts and labor you could probably get a new one. Don't forget if you have to replace these parts already who knows what else is about to happen. I hope this helps you out.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 02, 2009

SOURCE: Waveguide cover replacement

http://www.repairclinic.com/Appliance-Parts?s=t-+R-209KK+-%3d%3d&n=2

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Jun 04, 2009

SOURCE: Sharp R403 microwave internal electrical short/fire

This is a simple problem & solution.

Quite often this is due to grease or food particles stuck somewhere in the cavity of the oven or stuck on or behind the waveguide cover.


The waveguide cover (also called a spatter shield) is usually about the size of a playing card and often held in place by a plastic rivet.

It can be fragile, and the metal edges of the oven behind it can be sharp, so be careful!

The cover and the metal behind it should be cleaned with a mild, non-ammonia cleaner.

If the cavity metal of the oven is chipped or charred, it will have to be sanded smooth and clean and dried thoroughly.

Then you can apply some high-temperature appliance paint, available from places like Wal-Mart, Lowe's or Builder's Square.

Since your waveguide cover is damaged, it will need to be replaced. It provides important protection for the magnetron.

You can order parts from Encompass here or you can call them toll-free at 866-779-5835.

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Dec 27, 2009

SOURCE: There is a rectangular cover on the ceiling of the

It is the waveguide cover. Some manufacturers call it a splatter shield or spatter shield.

It will need to be replaced. It provides critical protection for the magnetron.

You can find links to helpful exploded view diagrams and part ordering help here.

I'd recommend that your bookmark this link to your favorites.


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