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can i fix a microwave oven?
...it comes on,lights up,turntable turns and it makes it's usual operating, humming noise....but it does not heat.
Is it just shot,or can I remedy it ?
6 Answers
- plasticLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
Most likely problem is that your tube (magnatron) went bad. It's a simple replacement but you MUST properly discharge the capacitor before you do any work on the oven. It can kill you.
Other causes could be the transformer, diode or capacitor. Do NOT use a DVM to check any of these (except for the LV tap). An analog meter can be used to check the diode and capacitor.
Compare the cost of a new tube to a new microwave and see if it's really worth it.
- 1 decade ago
Get a new one, there`re not worth messing with. Check if it`s leaking microwaves ( which can cause blindness ) by making sure it is OFF then get your mobile phone, switch it on ( the `phone that is) put it in the microwave shut the door, ring your number, if it rings you`ve got problems if there`s no signal then it`s sound.
- TexpersonLv 71 decade ago
Throw it out and buy a new one. They are very inexpensive now and the repair will cost more than a new one.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Blub it with a cricket bat. That should fix it.
