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Were is the diode and the magnetron located on whirlpool microwave?
Robert for Model Number WMH1162XXV2-1
Answer Hello Robert. The diode W10492276 is located inside the microwave and is hooked to the capactior and then to the frame of the unit. Hope this helps.
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does the diode wire hook up on the hot or red wire side or the white or neg side of the capacitor took it off cant remember
Dhardy for Model Number mh2175xsb-5
Answer Dhardy, The diode wiring is : One end attaches to the chassis ground(in the direction of the arrow on the diode). The other end attaches to the capacitor on the "Red wire or hot" side of the assembly. The White wire from the transformer is on one terminal and by itself. the diode wire, the red wire to the magnetron, and the other wire from the transformer all attach to the other capacitor connector. Thanks and Good Luck
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Microwave will not heat and makes loud humming noise. Everything else works perfectly. I did some research and found the it may be the diode (if there is humming noise) or the magnetron circuit (will still sound normal but won't heat. I am assuming it is the diode. Could you be of any assistance?
Sara M. for Model Number MH3184XPS-1
Answer Hello Sara. You can have a bad magnetron W10222507 and a bad diode W10492276 causing the problems your having. You can look for crack in the magnets and a burnt tip on the magnetron. Also you can test the diode to see if it is good. It should only read in one direction. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps.http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html