Re: Fan in microwave oven going out

Please note that if you can see the microwave stirrer through a hole without
intervening wire mesh and the hole is more than a fraction of an inch
in diameter, the microwaves can get to you!

However, if it was only on for a couple of seconds, the magnetron filament
hasn't had a chance to get hot.

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"dave" <nospam> writes:

Well, I tried another test. I taped a piece of tissue paper to the air inlet
into the cooking area and ran the unit. The airflow is simultaneous with
the fan noise (which has been slow to activate and not as loud). So it is
the fan and I need to lube it and the unit must come off the wall to do it.
Bummer.

DaveL


"dave" <nospam> wrote in message
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I just took a chance and started the oven for 2 seconds with the panel off.
The fan looks like it's turning just fine. Maybe it is the stirer.

DaveL


"dave" <nospam> wrote in message
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Well, I have a couple of the covers off. I have the control panel off
and I can see the fan. It's in the back and not accessable without
removing the entire unit (it's a GE, over the stove type). I'd like to
verify if the cooling fan is not turning (it's been very quiet lately).
I also took off the bottom panel to reveal a small cover which I also
removed revealing the stiring motor. This oven still cooks evenly so I
guess the stirer is Ok? Can I run the oven to check the fan with the
control panel off? Is that safe? I can see the magnetron housing in
front of the fan. It seems to be ducted under the bottom to the stirer.

Dave

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