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#1 Posted : Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:57:11 AM(UTC)
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I have a Thermador model smw272 with a built in microwave

It does not heat well. It is losing the ability to heat food at the same rate that is has in the past.

I tested the temp rise with 32oz of water and the temp rose 12 degrees in one min on high power.

Do the magnetrons lose power over time or do I have another issue.

Thanks for the help

Mike
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:33:20 AM(UTC)
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Hi.

Yes, the magnetron may lose the power over the time.

Please provide the complete model number.

Thank you.

Simon.
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:46:21 AM(UTC)
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It is a Thermador SMW272P oven.

The microwave is built into the unit and upon further inspection its magnetron is a Panasonic 2M261-M32

Thanks

Mike
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:24:05 AM(UTC)
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Hi.

The microwave you have is using an inverter power board, which is no longer available.
The chance that it's the magnetron is 50/50.
Try to replace it. If it will work - you are lucky.
The good think that you can return any parts even if they been installed.

The magnetron Part number: 487757
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#5 Posted : Sunday, April 22, 2012 7:12:56 PM(UTC)
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Replaced the magnetron and the unit condition remains the same.

Time for a new microwave. The GE JEB1860SMSS has the same dimensions
as the Thermador model 11 15 157 microwave.

Thanks for the help

Mike
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#6 Posted : Sunday, April 22, 2012 9:21:26 PM(UTC)
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That's a 16 11 157 Thermador microwave I'm replacing.
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#7 Posted : Monday, April 23, 2012 10:50:59 AM(UTC)
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You are welcome.

Simon.
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