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Model: 72189941490	Brand: Kenmore	Age: More than 10 years
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rdm434s		#1 Posted : Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:04:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/13/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		I do not know much about appliances, so the answer may be obvious. My microwave stopped working after about ten seconds. It is an older microwave, but it is in great shape. I checked the power cord, breaker box, and every power source I could think of. I have no clue. It had been running perfect, then suddenly stopped. I could go buy a new one, but I am afraid it is something simple inside the microwave. HELP!!!


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John @ Fischers		#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:07:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 59		There is a 20A 250V glass fuse in there. Pull top off and you should see it.


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rdm434s		#3 Posted : Wednesday, January 13, 2010 6:26:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/13/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		Found it. It is 15A, though. Is that okay?


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rdm434s		#4 Posted : Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:29:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/13/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		I replaced the fuse and it has power, but when I start it, it shuts down again. What do you think?


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rdm434s		#5 Posted : Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:40:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/13/2010(UTC) Posts: 4		By the way- Thanks for your help!


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John @ Fischers		#6 Posted : Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:18:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/11/2010(UTC) Posts: 59		Your welcome! When you say shuts off, is the fuse blowing, or just starting and stoping?


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