This door switch, also known as a safety switch, is a genuine OEM replacement part for microwaves. It is a safety mechanism that sends signals to the microwaves control system, telling it when the doo...
This high-voltage diode is designed for use within various makes and models of microwaves and is a genuine OEM part that converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). If you notice your ...
This is a mesh air filter that works within your microwave to keep grease and other debris out of the internal components. This filter measures 6.75 inches wide by 6.37 inches tall and is 0.25 inches ...
This is a mounting bracket for a microwave. The part is fitted between your microwave and wall to allows you to secure your appliance safely to the wall studs and install it above your range. It is ma...
This is a high limit thermostat designed for use within various models of microwaves. The purpose of a high limit thermostat is to open the circuit of the appliance when the internal temperature reach...
The microwave light, or surface light lens, keeps the bulb in your microwave protected from getting cracked, scratched, and damaged. If your lens is defective or broken, or the bulb in your appliance ...
This incandescent lamp in your microwave lights up the interior of the appliance and the cooktop if it is positioned above your stove. This allows you to easily keep an eye on your food while it cooks...
The cooking tray can also be known as a turntable tray. This tray is made of clear glass, with an outer diameter measuring approximately 13 and 1/2 inches. The tray comes with 3 round glass feet that ...
This part is the replacement flat bolt for your microwave. It is a Phillips-head screw, which is approximately 4 inches long. The main reason to replace this bolt is if your current bolt is stripped, ...
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Removed control panel, discharged HV capacitor. Removed old diode, tested to confirm failure. Replaced part. Other than the removal of the panel swapping the part was almost as easy as replacing a light bulb.
The high voltage tired was shorted. I replaced it with a new one, but that did not solve the problem.
You can test the high voltage tired with a voltmeter and a 9 V battery. Search Search for it on YouTube.
You can also test the high voltage capacitor, the high-voltage transformer, and the magnetron with a multi met
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I tested all these high-voltage components with a low-voltage multi meter, and they all checked out OK (after replacing the diode). However the microwave still did not heat food.
When working on a microwave it is important to unplug it and also discharge the high voltage capacitor. The capacitor has a 10 megaohm resister to automatically discharge itself, but it may have failed – – so discharge it manually.