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	Brand: Frigidaire	Age: More than 10 years
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denise1		#1 Posted: : Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:30:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/7/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		I have a Frigidaire Professional Gallary Series over the range Microwave, model #FMT118EPB\W. While popping a bag of popcorn, I heard a boom or loud pop sound from the microwave and all power was lost to the microwave. No other power was lost in my house. I checked the circuit breakers and none were tripped. A few months prior to this event, I noticed that the light on the microwave over the range had begun to dim. Until the boom event, I had no other problems with the microwave. There is no power at all with the microwave. Nothing works on it. Is this a simple problem or do I need to replace the microwave?


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magician59		#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 7, 2009 1:49:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		Sounds like there was a direct short to ground. First check to see if there's power at the outlet.


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denise1		#3 Posted : Tuesday, July 7, 2009 3:12:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/7/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Thanks. I checked the outlet and there is power.


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magician59		#4 Posted : Thursday, July 9, 2009 1:03:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		Diagnosis can be quite involved, but if you're willing to follow along with the procedure, We'll get started. You need a fairly good (doesn't need to be expensive) multi meter. Plus you will have to follow very strict safety rules. There are thousands of volts in some of the components, and ignorance will cause severe injury or death. If you're sensible and capable, let's start.


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denise1		#5 Posted : Thursday, July 9, 2009 5:18:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/7/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Thanks, but this sounds like it will be too involved. Replacement sounds easier.


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