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Whirlpool microwave MH2155XPB3 magnetron W10245183-How do I replace the magnetron? Have been electrical contractor 30 years and I installed micro. Thanks, XXX XXXXX

Submitted: 39 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Appliance
Value: $24
Status: CLOSED
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Make: Whirlpool
Model: MH2155XPB3

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The unit made a loud humming sound for a few seconds followed by a couple of very hot sparks which looked like a couple pieces of burned metal appeared at the front top of unit. I turned unit off and restarted after a short period of time. The loud humming was gone but the unit no longer heated food. It still ran as far as inputting time and poer setting and fan works, but no heat. Assuming magnetron burned up, but can't tell where it is or how to replace. Am an electrical contractor for 30 years and installed this unit. Thanks, Jim

Posted by Whrlp Master Tech 39 days and 10 hours ago.

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the microwave will need to be pulled OFF the wall and the exterior wrapper will need to be removed.

Have you Ever worked an a microwave oven before?

39 days and 10 hours ago.

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no I have not, but it is simple to take down. I installed it.

Posted by Whrlp Master Tech 39 days and 10 hours ago.

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ok since you have never workes on one I have to send this to you!!

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Electrocution Hazard with Do-It-Yourself Repairs of Microwave Ovens
CPSC Document #5061
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The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns against do-it-yourself repairs of microwave ovens. Each year, on average, four people die from electrocution trying to repair their microwave ovens. Microwave ovens use high voltage which makes it particularly hazardous for consumers to remove the cover and touch electrical parts. The possibility for electrical shock from a microwave oven still exists even after the oven is disconnected from the power source. Should certain internal devices fail, even unplugged ovens can cause serious injury.

The Commission strongly recommends that consumers have professionals repair microwave ovens because electrical appliances can be hazardous if consumers expose live electrical parts.

 

/!\ WARNING
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD
HIGH VOLTAGE

 

As high as 5,000 volts on the high voltage side.

39 days and 10 hours ago.

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I will look for help elsewhere, then. Thank you

Answer

Just want you to be safe and have all your fingers !!!

If you don`t know what you are doing it can and will bite you ,

I know guys that have work on them for years and have had finger tips blown off!!



Edited by Whrlp Master Tech on 10/14/2009 at 7:00 PM

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29 years Appliance Field 15 yr with Whirlpool Corp. 9 yrs Whirlpool Technical Assistance Line

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