Microwave Ovens

Testing a Microwave High-Voltage Rectifier

December 12, 2011 Microwave Ovens

When you’re troubleshooting a no-heat complaint in a microwave, one of the components you may need to check is the high-voltage rectifier (called a “rectumflyer” in the trade. ) Trouble is, the junction resistance on these rectumfliers is so high that doing a standard forward and reverse bias test with an ohm meter won’t tell [...]

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KitchenAid KBHS179SSS Microwave Oven Schematic

June 13, 2011 Microwave Ovens

KitchenAid KBHS179SSS Microwave Oven Schematic Model number variations: KBHS179SSS, KBHS179S, KBHS179 Uploaded with Skitch! (click image for larger view) To learn more about your microwave oven, or to order parts, click here. Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com The Samurai Appliance Repair Forum http://appliantology.org Find and Buy Appliance Parts http://parts.fixitnow.com

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Microwave oven repeatedly blowing the internal fuse – what keeps making ‘em blow?

February 16, 2011 Microwave Ovens

Sublime Master Willie in the Samurai School of Appliantology dispenses these indispensable pearls of appliantological wisdom for troubleshooting a microwave oven that keeps blowing the internal fuse: Quick n’ easy way to see if the high voltage system is blowing the fuse, disconnect the wires to the primary side of the high voltage transformer and [...]

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Introduction to Microwave Oven Repair

December 7, 2010 Microwave Ovens

Someone posted this nifty Youtube video from Dave’s Farm in the Samurai School of Appliantology. It’s a well-made and easy-to-understand introduction to microwave ovens for do-it-yourselfers. Gives just the info you need, without using any jargon, to understand basic operation and do common repairs. Samurai Appliance Repair Man http://fixitnow.com Parts==> http://parts.fixitnow.com Forums==> http://appliantology.org Facebook==> http://facebook.com/fixitnowsamurai [...]

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Basic troubleshooting kata for…

September 15, 2010 Microwave Ovens

Basic troubleshooting kata for microwave ovens. First, get a good bottle of sake… http://post.ly/xeMZ

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How to Test a Microwave Oven to See if it’s Heating Properly

September 11, 2010 Microwave Ovens

Suspecting your microwave oven of slacking off on the job? Here’s a quick and easy test that’ll let you check your microwave oven’s heating output without needing to buy fancy equipment; only things you’ll need are a 1 liter PYREX glass bowl and a thermometer that can measure the temperature of hot water. IMPORTANT: Make [...]

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How to Test the High Voltage Rectifier in a Microwave Oven

August 26, 2010 Microwave Ovens

The HV rectifier (a nearly-scatological name for a diode) is one of the most common things to fail in a microwave oven. Fortunately, they’re pretty inexpensive and easy to install. The trick is in testing it so’s you can tell whether it’s good or not. Most multimeters just don’t pump out enough mojo to be [...]

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Get Your LG Appliance Parts Right Here at Your Local Online Appliance Repair Shop

August 10, 2010 Appliance Parts Smarts

What does “local” mean anymore in this age of the Internet? I mean, can you get any more local than right here on your computer screen? I know we look big time an’ all, but we’re a mom & pop (literally!) operation, too. Instead of a brick n’ mortar repair shop, we’re your online DIY [...]

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How to Test the Major Components in a Microwave Oven

June 22, 2010 Microwave Ovens

Faced with their first microwave oven repair, the bowels of many Grasshoppers begin to quake uncontrollably with trepidation. Well, you just relax, Grasshopper, and clean out those skivvies ‘cuz once you know a few tricks, you’ll see that microwave ovens are no more complicated than any other appliance. The Samurai shall reveal all these truths [...]

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Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Recall

November 18, 2009 Appliance Recalls

Shock hazard. Danger, Will Robinson! Samsung OTR Microwave Recall

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Appliance Fault Codes by Brand and Appliance

November 10, 2009 Dishwasher Repair

Freaky appliance flashing mysterious code. Mystery revealed!

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Visualize Your Appliance Repair Experience

November 3, 2009 Dishwasher Repair

Appliance Breakdown Diagrams Grok on these mind-expanding, interactive breakdown diagrams of various appliances so you can see how they’re put together. An indispensible troubleshooting and repair aid! Just click on the appliance you’re working on and run your mouse over the diagrams. It’ll popup pictures of the various key components inside as well as give [...]

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Two-Year Old GE Microwave: Melting Door and Burning Plastic Smell

October 13, 2009 Microwave Ovens

… and to make your joy complete, GE has discontinued this two-year old model! Can you say, “Uhh, guys, we better stop production on this pig-dog before we get our bee-hinds sued into oblivion.” Uh-huh, that’s what I thought you said. Anyway, this topic in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forums ‘splains what you need to [...]

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GE Recalls Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

November 18, 2008 Appliance Recalls

GE strikes again! This time, they’re recalling a quarter of a million wall ovens sold under the GE, GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore labels. The problem is caused by the extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle escaping if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This [...]

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Whirlpool / KitchenAid Microwave Combination Built-In Ovens with Error Code “door”

November 14, 2008 Microwave Ovens

More trouble with cheesy electronics in appliances. This time, it’s the Whirlpool-built (includes KitchenAid) built-in combination microwave ovens. In this particular inconvenience, error code “door” appears in the display and the microwave oven shuts down in mid-cycle. When restarted, the microwave will shut down immediately again and show the “door” error code. The microcomputer control [...]

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