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Customer Questions and Answers for Magnetron by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM20661468
Manufacturer Part Number: W11346197

The Magnetron is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool microwaves. It is the main electronic component responsible for generating microwave energy for cooking and heating foods. 

Causes of a bad magnetron can include electrical issues such as power surges, overheating due to blocked ventilation, or internal component wear and tear over time.

Symptoms of a bad magnetron include:

  • The microwave not heating food
  • Unusual buzzing or humming noises during operation
  • A burning smell coming from the microwave
  • The microwave shutting down or failing to start

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore microwave models.

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Mark, We're sending you some information that will be more helpful. To test a magnetron tube once you've removed power and discharged the capacitor, disconnect the wires and check across the two terminals, you should have less than 1 ohm resistance, and check each terminal to the case, and there should be an "open" (infinite resistance)circuit. The diode/rectifier should read a "closed" circuit in one direction only No "closed" circuit in either direction or a resistance reading other than a closed circuit indicates a faulty diode.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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