Product Details
Genuine Ge part. Ge brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, and others.
GE also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.
Cross Reference Information
Part Number WB27X25616 replaces AP6032179, 17470000001007, 4465055, PS11762547.
Description
The H.V. Diode is an OEM component specifically designed for GE microwaves. It serves an important electrical purpose as a high-voltage rectifier that converts incoming AC power into DC power required to operate the microwave. During use, the H.V. diode regulates high voltage output sent to the magnetron tube for cooking.
Causes of a bad H.V. diode failure can include excessive heat stress and deterioration over many years of intermittent use.
Symptoms of a bad H.V. diode include:
- Magnetron not receiving proper voltage and failing to ignite
- Inability to heat or partially cooking foods
- Burning/melting smells detected from inside unit
- Electrical shorting or buzzing noises occur
- Microwave not operating or functioning erratically
This OEM GE replacement part is compatible with Hotpoint, RCA and select Kenmore microwave models.