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Hi, This is Mike. My GE spacesaver xl1400 is shutting off as if it has lost AC power seconds after hitting the start button. The last couple of times it reset itself and now its dead. (power source is ok). Thanks

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-thermal cutout
-fan/fan motor
-transformer
-capacitor/diode
-circuit board, triac or magnetron

any of these could be the culprit
any of these can be tested
let me know if you need further instructions

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