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Model: PLMVZ169GCA	Brand: Frigidaire	Age: 1 - 5 years
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Billu		#1 Posted : Wednesday, October 5, 2011 9:40:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		My Frigidaire microwave will not heat. All other functions are ok lights, timer, turn table etc. is there a internal fuse i can replace or is it just the magnetron? FRIGIDAIRE Frigidaire/microwave PLMVZ169GCA
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Gene		#2 Posted : Wednesday, October 5, 2011 11:49:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Does it make any unusual noise? Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for FRIGIDAIRE PLMVZ169GCA Frigidaire/microwave | AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.
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Billu		#3 Posted : Wednesday, October 5, 2011 1:06:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		No it sounds normal, internal fan runs, light is on, table turns
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Gene		#4 Posted : Wednesday, October 5, 2011 2:00:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Sounds like the magnetron is the culprit. Gene.
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Billu		#5 Posted : Wednesday, October 5, 2011 6:53:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		That works for me, the wiring diagram was hard to read I wanted to be sure there was not a fuse that was cheaper. Thanks
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Billu		#6 Posted : Wednesday, October 5, 2011 7:00:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		Anyone aware of a warranty for the magnetron? I hear that some extend beyond one year?
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Billu		#7 Posted : Monday, October 10, 2011 6:15:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		Replaced the magnetron, still won't heat and now there is a louder noise when the unit is running
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Gene		#8 Posted : Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:14:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Check the rectifier (high voltage diode) - #1 on the diagram. You can find more information in one of our previous threads: http://forum.appliancepartspros...19868-diode-testing.html Gene.
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Billu		#9 Posted : Friday, November 25, 2011 1:55:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		ok - i replaced the rectifier it tested bad and the new one tests ok - still no heating - making a low toned buzz - different from before? i went back to the old magnetron based on the rectifier being bad - should i put in the new magnetron or is there another piece to the puzzle??
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Billu		#10 Posted : Friday, November 25, 2011 2:17:11 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/5/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		i decided to test the diode again and it is showing no continuity from either direction - my guess is something fried the new one? what else can i replace or test?
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