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Microwave Sparks
Microwave Door Latch Replacement
Q - When there is small amounts of food in the oven, arcing occurs right behind the plate where the wave guide comes into the oven. Sometimes it works well and sometimes you can't even put in a bag of popcorn. Any ideas? Could food have 'dripped' in here and be causing a microwave short?
A - Yes! Food splatter or drips can continue to cook and will carbon over creating sparks/arcs from the wave guide cover. Usually can clean up the food on and under the wave guide cover, if the oven liner has been damaged we usually lightly sand and touch up those marks with touch up paint. Do not let it go for too long as damage to the magnetron end is possible as well! If the wave guide cover has been damaged, replace it!
A couple example of wave guide covers....
Plastic
Micaboard
Microwave Door Latch Replacement
CAUTION WHEN REPLACING LATCH SWITCHES....
In order to have the correct operation of the door latch mechanism and latch switches.
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Microwave Sparks
Microwave Door Latch Replacement
Q - When there is small amounts of food in the oven, arcing occurs right behind the plate where the wave guide comes into the oven. Sometimes it works well and sometimes you can't even put in a bag of popcorn. Any ideas? Could food have 'dripped' in here and be causing a microwave short?
A - Yes! Food splatter or drips can continue to cook and will carbon over creating sparks/arcs from the wave guide cover. Usually can clean up the food on and under the wave guide cover, if the oven liner has been damaged we usually lightly sand and touch up those marks with touch up paint. Do not let it go for too long as damage to the magnetron end is possible as well! If the wave guide cover has been damaged, replace it!
A couple example of wave guide covers....
Plastic
Micaboard
Microwave Door Latch Replacement
CAUTION WHEN REPLACING LATCH SWITCHES....
In order to have the correct operation of the door latch mechanism and latch switches.
- Ensure correct adjustment of the Door and the Latch switches.
- Wipe off any dirt or grease around the door key where it touches the latch switched and door hooks with a soft cloth. Maintaining the smooth movement of the latch mechanism and switches etc…
- After replacement of the latch mechanism and/or Latch switches. Make sure to confirm a smooth operation of these parts are in order.
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