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Model: XL1800	Brand: GE	Age: 1 - 5 years
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lwenger63		#1 Posted : Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:45:45 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/14/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		I have a GE XL1800 Spacemaker over range micrwave oven. It will not heat food. Everything is operational, timer, carousel, lights etc.. It does appear to be making a louder then usual humming when turned on.Exhaust fan opens normally as well. Any ideas? Thank you


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applianceman		#2 Posted : Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:20:41 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/28/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,648		I would say that the diode is bad causing the noise but almost always when the diode is bad the magnetron tube is also bad. Some microwaves have a 10 year magnetron tube warranty so you need to check into that before you attempt to repair this yourself. Microwave Repair Guide


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