Peter P. February 25, 2012 for Model Number KitchenAid KHMS155LSS4 Procedure to replace magnitron W 10245183
1 Answer Hi Peter. Remove the unit. Remove the cover. Discharge the capacitor terminals by using a rubber handle pair of needle nose pliers and shorting the 2- terminals together a few times. Use gloves to protect yourself from sharp edges. Note the magnetron wires as they are hooked up. You will unbolt the magnetron part # W10245183 to remove and replace the magnetron. Thank You. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Tom. You will use a long screwdriver and hold the handle not the metal. Touch the end to the capacitor terminals, be sure the unit is unplugged, and tough the shaft to metal ground. This will discharge the capacitor. Now you can access and replace the magnetron W10245183. Hope this helps. Read More...
Mike S. August 26, 2011 for Model Number 665.61624100 I have a Kenmore microwave oven. Sometimes it doesn't heat. Could the magnetron be going bad and work off and on intermittantly? Thanks
1 Answer Hi Mike. Is all else working normally? If so you are correct to presume the magnetron is faulty. Is it making a growling sound also? If so the magnetron is part # W10245183. You may get lucky if there is no unnormal noise, and just need the diode which fires the magnetron part # is W11256462. However if it is the growling, you will need to replace both. The capacitor needs to be either discharged properly or made completely sure you do not get shorted between the contacts. The capacitor stores a very deadly amount of voltage and is a matter of life and death. Thank you. Read More...
John M. August 25, 2011 for Model Number KEMS307DWH4 I replaced the diode my microvave still is not working, Is there a way to check the Magnetron? Also, what is the best way to check the capacitor? Thanks, John
1 Answer Hello John. The magnetron W10245183 should read less than 1 ohm. To test the capacitor, you will look for a spike on the meter, and then a drop to 0. 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 Read More...
Willie June 02, 2011 for Model Number gmh6185xvs1 microwave How to check and see if the magnetron tube was bad? The micro is just over a year old but has been used only since Sept. It will work with everything except won't heat. Is there any thing else that I can check or how can I tell if tube is bad? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Willie. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/microwave-repair/196766-need-help-ge-monogram-microwave-not-heating-buzzes.html Read More...
Guest March 20, 2011 for Model Number mh8150xmb0 I have outter cover off. I see the magnetron, but access is not there. What else needs removal ? Thank you
1 Answer Hello. You will need to remove anything that is in the way, so you can access the screws holding the magnetron in place. Hope this helps. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Gary. You will need to uninstall the microwave and remove the outer cover to access the magnetron. Hope this helps. Read More...