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Model: JVM1660WB005	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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sandray68		#1 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 10:51:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		Everything works, just doesn't heat anything. I have 120 VAC on the primary side of the big transformer under the magnetron so I suspected I had a bad magnetron. I ordered a new one from AppliancePartsPros (order # 417722) and installed it, but no change. I appreciate any help you can give.
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abadfish66		#2 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 10:59:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Did you change the diode as well, if not you need to change it
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sandray68		#3 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 11:09:38 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		Thanks for your help, but I am not familiar with any diode associated with the magnetron. Also, there is not a diode listed in the critical parts list for service that came with the microwave. Is it on the smart board or a stand alone part? Thanks
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abadfish66		#4 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 11:24:17 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		It is connected to the high voltage capacitor.
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abadfish66		#5 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 11:25:29 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Here you go Part Details - GE Diode - high voltage, part number: WB27X1160
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sandray68		#6 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 5:45:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		You were right! The diode was shorted out. Thanks for the part number. While I'm ordering this part and have the microwave unit all apart, are there any other parts you would recommend I replace on a 7-year old unit? Thanks again.
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abadfish66		#7 Posted : Friday, August 1, 2008 11:36:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/28/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,620		Nope, you should be good to go. Glad to help :)
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cmar		#8 Posted : Saturday, August 2, 2008 5:50:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/2/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		my jvm1650wb001 just did this last night do I need to change both the magnetron and diode or just the diode?
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sandray68		#9 Posted : Monday, August 11, 2008 2:38:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 4		Received and installed the diode. Microwave works great now! Thanks for your expert help! My wife really appreciates it!:)
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mgwhirlpool		#10 Posted : Monday, February 1, 2010 11:25:27 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 2/1/2010(UTC) Posts: 2		Originally Posted by: sandray68 Everything works, just doesn't heat anything. I have 120 VAC on the primary side of the big transformer under the magnetron so I suspected I had a bad magnetron. I ordered a new one from AppliancePartsPros (order # 417722) and installed it, but no change. I appreciate any help you can give. TRY REPLACING THE DIODE ON IT IT LOOKS LIKE A FUSE.
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