Microwave no heat

02-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#1
sammyjk1 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	Microwave no heat I have a GE built in combo oven/microwave that is not heating. All other functions are working. I think it's the magnatron. Is there a way I can test this with a digital multimeter? Thanks to all in advance. Jim

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02-15-2008, 07:24 AM	#2
redline Member   Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,083	Microwave no heat How old is the unit?

02-15-2008, 08:03 AM	#3
RobertS Member   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nassau, New York Posts: 80	Microwave no heat Be careful that high voltage transformer, and diode/ capacitor can pack up to 3000 VDC. Last edited by RobertS; 02-15-2008 at 08:26 AM. Reason: add info

02-15-2008, 09:09 AM	#4
jcalvin J Calvin Construction     Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 184	Microwave no heat Probably cheaper to buy a new unit. Once one thing goes out, usually everything else will go. By the time you realize what is going on, you have $200 in an old unit.

02-18-2008, 06:18 PM	#5
sammyjk1 Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13	Microwave no heat The unit was purchased in 2002. I agree with jcalvin. I would not mess with it except the micro and oven is one piece. Also, thanks for the safety warning. I am aware of the voltage but I don't kmow how to discharge it and then test it. Thanks again to all.