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Model: MMV5156AAS	Brand: Maytag	Age: More than 10 years
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sbehunin		#1 Posted : Monday, January 15, 2018 12:51:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/15/2018(UTC) Posts: 2		Maytag Microwave from 2003 MMV5156AAS Replaced LG Magnetron (Labeled 2M214 161GP 0311 - 024608) with a Magnetron (Labeled 2M214 01TAG G1603 - 300609). Aside from the difference in numbers (I don't know if that makes any difference at all) the bottom attached to the microwave unit differently. The original had two prongs on opposing sides, one set faces the front and the other rear. It used 4 screws to mount. The new magnetron has a bar with 3 holes that mount to the left and right of the unit. because of the set up, I am only able to secure one side of the magnetron to the microwave. I am concerned this is letting out some microwaves and electricity to power the exterior light. Here are a couple videos of what's happening: Full Power 50% Power Original Magnetron is the first picture below. New Magnetron is the second picture below. How contained do the microwaves need to be? Do I need to be concerned with radiation since the new part isn't secured on both sides? Any advice or help as to what is going on? Thanks. sbehunin attached the following image(s):


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ThatGuy		#2 Posted : Monday, January 15, 2018 5:29:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,395 Location: near the middle of nowhere Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)		if you can't mount it correctly it's the wrong magnetron. it needs to be securely attached to the magnetron wave guide,if not it will cause problems and fail soon. They have them here for $172.47. Whirlpool WP53001044 Magnetron - AppliancePartsPros.com i found some on Epay and Amazon . There is word filter here so I can't link to epay. You'll just have to search. The 2M214 is the type and the 161 GP is the mounting plate and terminal location ( I think). https://www.amazon.com/LG-Electr...words=lg+magnetron+2m214


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ThatGuy		#3 Posted : Monday, January 15, 2018 6:12:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Expert Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,395 Location: near the middle of nowhere Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)		I just watched the videos, can't you hear it shorting? That sounds really bad.


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sbehunin		#4 Posted : Tuesday, January 16, 2018 11:04:06 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/15/2018(UTC) Posts: 2		So, it's the wrong magnetron. Is there anything else that could be causing the short?


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