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Posted on Aug 14, 2008
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Everything works but no heating?

I have JMV8196AAS unit and today we realized that when we start the microwave the overall sound is louder and there is no heating??

If I use a sensor cooking (patato) seems like working ..as sound is normal sound. everything else seems to be working??? The turntable, the lights, etc ...but there is no heating and unussual sound ?? Can anyone help??

  • Crcranes2003 Feb 25, 2009

    everything works on JMV8196AAS but no heat!

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With inside light and turntable on, louder sound, and no heat, this is usually a shorted high voltage rectifier diode or a bad magnetron.

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
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.

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