why the magnetron of Microwave is over heating?
I bought GE Spacemaker XL 1800 microwave almost 12 years ago. It was working fine until last week since then it has stopped heating. I searched at the Internet and thought it was the magnetron. I ordered a new magnetron at Amazon and replaced with the previous one. After replacing the magnetron, microwave started to heat normally. In the meantime magnetron was overheating. When I used the microwave consecutively for estimated 10 minutes, microwave cut off. Then I changed Diode and capacitor as well and tried different combinations but the problem didn't go away. It is heating food but magnetron gets overheated and cuts off.
Has anyone faced the similar problem ? Should I replace my microwave or is there any solution ?
Thanks in advance.
Best Answer
Microwaves are potentially very dangerous if not repaired correctly. From what you have posted I am concerned you do not have the requisite knowledge to repair it safely. I recommend taking it to a qualified engineer for repair or your local recycling center for safe disposal.
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What causes magnetron to overheat?
If the Microwave is overheating and shutting itself down, this is caused by high voltage parts inside the unit getting too hot the leading the thermal cut-out switch to be activated as a safe feature to prevent further overheating.Why is my microwave heating too much?
The temperature should measure to 142 degrees Fahrenheit. If your water tests lower than 142 degrees Fahrenheit, then your magnetron is not functioning correctly, and you need to contact a repair technician.How hot should a magnetron get?
The most common cause of an overheating magnetron is when too much energy is reflected back into the device. This can happen when you run your microwave empty (something you should never do), or if the turntable has been removed.Magnetron Overheat
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