Microwave won't power on after overheating? This thermal cutoff thermostat prevents damage by shutting down at unsafe temperatures. DIY repair.
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After my daughter tried to make herself mac and cheese and I put out the burning lump of macaroni the microwave would not power on Jacob A. • Midlothian , TX • February 04, 2019
Tried to turn the microwave on, checked the outlet for power, check the breaker to see if it was tripped, all was in order. Removed the over the range microwave and pull the covers, Tested continuity with a multimeter for each of the 4 normally closed thermostats, found 2 bad (open). The upper 110 and the lower right 70. Ordered the needed parts as well as both lamp sockets and bulbs as they where broken too. The parts where correct and where delivered on time. (Also, in your tools needed or...
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