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Posted on Jun 18, 2010

Mircowave runs but doesn't heat and it has a load hum.

GE built in microwave model JE166owb 001 purchased July 2000 runs but does not heat and has a fairly loud hum.

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You may need a new microwave..however, the diode may be defective or the magnatron tube may need replacing,,The magnatron tube is only warranted for 5 years so it may be used up as the model is (10years)fairly old.

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