How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6014695 / WPR9800486 Diode

This was an expensive Maytag over the stove type unit. Removal was easy, just two screws allow it to tip forward and then lift off the wall bracket. 14 screws around the outer shell and it lifts off to expose everything. Basic meter checks show the capacitor, diode, transformer, fuses all good. The ohm meter checks on the magnetron did not clearly show it to be bad, but with the only problem of not making things hot, it was the most likely problem. Ordered the magnetron and diode, very simple to replace. This only takes 2 screws and plug in connectors. There is a big capacitor, so short it out first to protect from shocks. Put it all back together and for about 20% of the price of a new microwave i had it fixed. Exact replacement parts and an easy to use website makes this place my number one appliance parts choice. 

We installed the new magnetron and diode and it is back up and running! Our microwave and oven are a single wall unit which made the repair a little trickier. We didn't take the whole unit out of its spot. I braced myself in front of it and we tilted it out while my husband did the repair. All in all, it was pretty easy! 

Replaced the Magnetron, Capacitor, and the Diode. Able to repair $1400 microwave with parts that cost $218.54. Thank you ApplianceParts Pros. Watched trouble shooting videos on Youtube and found that these parts needed to be replaced. 

I trouble shot it using some online suggestions and found a bad high voltage diode. I ordered a new part, installed it, and now have an extra microwave. Will be giving it to a friend in need. The part cost was under $11 with $7 plus for shipping. Received the part in three days from AppliancePartsPros. 

Replace the thermal switch after a subsequent new part order from APP. 

Replace the capacitor and HV diode. Had to modify the capacitor mounting holder trough as the new part is ~ 1 " longer than the OEM part. Fortunately, with some dremel work cutting a bit of plastic out, it worked. Since my microwave is a combo microwave/oven built in, I wanted to try the repair before considering replacing the very expense whole unit. The replacement parts came as promised and on time. 

The microwave would not heat.After receiving the magnetron and the diode I replaced both of these. Making sure that I had discharged the capacitor. It was an easy fix and saved about a $350 service call. 

Replaced Magnetron. 

Facing the microwave, I removed the right outer cover, then removed a small cover that had the magnetron, capacitor, transformers, etc. Just 5 screws to remove the magnetron. 

ORDERED A DIODE AND MAGNITRON. WORKS GREAT NOW. PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE TRIED DIODE FIRST BUT HAVE VERY LIMITED RESOURCES TO REMOVE UNIT AND TOOK THE GAMBLE. MAN GETTING THIS THING OUT OF THE CASE WAS A CHORE. MUST HAVE REMOVED 25 SCREWS. BUT, NON LEFT OVER.