ACM11 - Parts

Door open button spring.

This magnetron in your microwave creates the radiation needed for cooking or warming your food. It is located inside the main cavity, typically near the transformer or waveguide. When the magnetron becomes defective, your food may not heat up properly or heat up at all. Additionally, buzzing or humming sounds may be noticeable while the m...Read moreicrowave is in operation. With a malfunctioning magnetron, your microwave loses its primary function. To remove it, you first need to unplug your microwave from its outlet. Before touching any components, discharge the capacitor by placing a screwdriver, with an insulated handle, across the two terminals of the capacitor. Once the capacitor is discharged, replace the current magnetron by disconnecting it from any wires and removing any mounting screws or clips. This magnetron is sold individually and is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer.

This tray rotates in your microwave ensuring more even temperatures.

This part guides the waves to the inside of the microwave to cook your food.

This part is used to generate microwave energy/heat.

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.

This spring provides tension or controlled movement within the appliance mechanism. Engineered for durability, it supports smooth operation and helps maintain proper alignment of connected components.

The rectifier (also known as a diode) provides the microwave with energy to cook food. If your appliance is not producing heat or not turning on it could be due to the breakdown of the rectifier. This part works with microwaves, microwave oven combos, and wall ovens. This is one of the most common parts to fail over time in a microwave. T...Read morehis part is just under 3-1/2 inches in length. It is a genuine OEM part that is shipped right from the manufacturer. Make sure to use the proper precautions before attempting this repair. Ensure the appliance is unplugged.