72160102000 Kenmore Range - Overview

Usually found kitchen appliances, this OEM-certified diode cable assembly helps to convert power from the transformer to the magnetron, to heat up your food. A damaged cable assembly will cause your appliance to heat food inconsistently or to not work at all. You might notice a burning smell or a loud buzzing sound coming from your applia...Read morence. If you do not replace a broken cable assembly, the components that produce heat in your appliance can overheat and fail. To replace your cable assembly, start by unplugging your appliance from any electrical source. Remove any protective casing from the assembly by unthreading any screws or clips. Disconnect the cable assembly from the transformer and the magnetron with pliers. Reinstalling a new cable assembly requires you to reverse the previous steps. Please keep in mind that this cable assembly is sold individually.

This is a micro switch, but you may also know it as a door switch and it is compatible with your microwave. The function of the micro switch is to communicate to the electronic control board of your appliance when the door is opened and closed. If this part is broken and needs replacing you will notice your timer activated but the food in...Read moreside is not being heated. This part measures to be roughly 1.5 inches long by just over half an inch wide, and it is black in color. You will find the location of this part behind the front panel of your microwave.