Microwave Oven Repair Guide

Listen for unusual noises or a change in the noise coming from your microwave:

Listening for noises

It is normal for a microwave to produce noise during its regular operation. A change in the type of noise produced is most likely indicative of some type of maintenance that needs to be performed.

The appearance of a grinding, squealing, or scraping sound could mean you need a belt replaced or that a motor is in need of lubrication. Performing minor maintenance tasks now, such as lubricating a motor and replacing a belt, can prevent having to conduct even more costly repairs in the future.

CAUTION: Your microwave oven is capable of giving you a serious electrical shock, even when it is unplugged. We strongly suggest you seek the assistance of an appliance repair technician when conducting any microwave oven repair.

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Litton - aire gen II starts then stops
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:37:48 GMT
Post By: helpwithappliance
My parents have had a Litton - Aire Generation II microwave (Model #8090.000, serial #5777) for over 20 years that has worked very well. Minor problems had arisen (doorhandle button popped out, put a...

Door Latch Broke Of - Door Won't Shut
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:23:22 GMT
Post By: EDGEWORTH
My granddaughter pulled on the latch and broke it the microwave will not shut and will not come on. What is the best way to solve this problem and is it hard to replace the latch. thanks bill:eek:...

Hole in Microwave Door
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:17:09 GMT
Post By: jlfife
I just bought this oven 3 days ago. I won't bore you with the details, but a small hole (less than 1/4 inch in diameter) got burned through the door. The metal screen is intact, but the white paint...

Spare parts - where to buy?
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:32:38 GMT
Post By: Emeritus
Microwave stopped working as soon as one-year warranty ended. Cool. I mean inside of oven. :rolleyes: Magnetron seems OK, diode is shot. It seems to be forgotten what a diode is meant for and...

Light not working
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:01:33 GMT
Post By: bannerg
Microwave heats fine, the surface and cavity lights not working is there a built in termal that control the lights? help

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