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Model: 5658944780	Brand: Kenmore	Age: More than 10 years
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harry327		#1 Posted : Wednesday, April 20, 2011 2:07:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/1/2010(UTC) Posts: 14		My Kenmore Micro oven Just Makes a Humming noise When i turn it on. The light comes on and the fan runs and the turntable goes around.The noise is pretty loud .I need help.


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Gene		#2 Posted : Wednesday, April 20, 2011 3:59:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Very likely the problem is a bad high voltage diode and/or magnetron. Unfortunately the magnetron for this model is no longer available. Looks like it's a time for a new microwave. The good news is that a new microwave will probably cost you less than parts for this old monster. Gene.


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