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Model: JVM190K 004	Brand: GE	Age: More than 10 years
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fieldcom		#1 Posted : Saturday, July 5, 2008 9:59:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/5/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		Unit is a combination under cabinet unit. While cooking on the stove top I tried to use the Microwave and when started it make a loud crack and would no longer microwave anything. Everything else works including the convection portion. Please advise


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richappy		#2 Posted : Sunday, July 6, 2008 3:30:33 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Probably a high voltage diode popped. To confirm, I take the outer cover off the microwave and discharge the high voltage capacitor by shorting its terminals. I then pull the plug off the magnetron side and place it near the magnetron socket. Now turn the microwave on and push the connector on the magnetron with a chopstick or a long insulated screwdriver. If no arc when you do this this confirms a bad diode.


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