Where is fuse on ge spacemaker microwave

How to replace fuse on ge spacemaker microwave? Asked by Christopher Report in progress Leave a reply to Christopher : replace fuse on ge spacemaker microwave. Answers Spider Henry. Black Teeth Harry. Bloodsword Henry. Lame Will. Hungry Oliver. Red Adam. Foam Will. Those things pack a lot of oomph and are not a good DIY'er unless experienced project. Anyhow, the fuse change seems to be straight forward enough, it is behind the control panel. Thank you Oldturkey!!

I had to look up what a Molex connector was : but beyond that, your instructions were perfectly simplified for someone who's never opened up a microwave before. You're my hero! Al Seaver. Also, please be advised that microwave fuses are a ceramic fuse thus the white color , so don't replace it with an automotive type glass fuse, which is probably all the hardware store will have on hand. Get the fuse from an appliance parts store, either locally or on line. Glass automotive fuses simply aren't sufficient to handle the amperage of a microwave oven.

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Thanks for posting the fix. I have to add this important fact - the capacitor in all microwaves can hold 4K-6k volts even after it has been unplugged for days and weeks. The last death I've heard of was a 24yr old technician that picked up the microwave just to move it. The outer cabinet wasn't screwed down and it touched the capacitor killing the young man instantly.

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Back Answers Index. View the answer I have this problem too Subscribed to new answers. Even after waiting, do not assume the capacitor is safe. This safety feature may have failed, or may not be present in your model. Locate the capacitor. In most models, the capacitor is a metal cylinder with two or three electrical terminals. If you cannot identify the capacitor, hire a professional repairman. Never disassemble interior components to look for it.

Do not touch any part of the inverter board that contains the capacitors. The aluminum heat sink, windings, and choke coil are all high voltage. Choose a screwdriver with an electrically insulated handle. You may also wish to wear insulated gloves, especially if you are not sure what voltage the handle is rated for.

Voltages up to volts may be present. Clip a resistor to the screwdriver tip. This will slow the rate of discharge, preventing damage to your screwdriver or microwave components. Clip the other end to the metal chassis. Attach the other end of the resistor to the metal chassis of the capacitor, using an alligator clip. Insulated gloves are recommended for this step to avoid brushing against the terminals of the capacitor.

Touch the screwdriver tip to one terminal of the capacitor. Hold it there for a few seconds while the charge drains. According to the GE service manual for a JES series microwave, you may discharge at the magnetron filament terminal instead.

Repeat with the other terminal. Confirm the clip is still grounded, then touch the screwdriver tip to the other terminal. Repeat with the third terminal if present. Check for charge. Withdraw the screwdriver and unclip the resistor. Touch the screwdriver tip to one terminal, then slide it to the other. If there is a popping noise or spark, the capacitor has not discharged properly.

Never test for voltage using a standard multimeter. They are not made to handle the extreme voltage found in microwaves. Part 3. Check for obvious problems. A blown fuse is usually a sign of an electrical fault.

Perform a visual inspection for scorch marks, dead insects or other debris causing a short circuit, and broken or leaking components. If any of these are present, you will likely need to replace or repair additional parts besides the fuse. There are many possible causes for a blown fuse, and these are not covered in this guide. One common cause is a broken door interlock switch, which may require replacing several door components or realigning the door.

If you cannot identify the broken part or do not know how to handle high-voltage equipment safely, hire a professional repairman. Locate the fuses. Your microwave may have two types of fuse. Their exact location depends on your model, but check behind the control panel.

Some fuses may be hidden by other components. Remove the fuses safely. Pop out the fuses with a fuse puller or the tip of a screwdriver with a well-insulated handle. To remove thermal fuses, pull the wires off the prongs. Make a note of where each fuse came from.

Test the fuses with a multimeter. Most microwave fuses do not look any different after they are blown. To test them, set your multimeter dial to the continuity test if present, with the symbol. Otherwise, set it to the lowest Ohm setting. Test the fuse resistance: Touch the two probes together. You should hear a tone if the multimeter is set to continuity. If set to measure resistance, the multimeter should read 0 Ohms.

Analog multimeters may need calibration. Touch the two probes to opposite ends of the fuse. If the multimeter reads 0 Ohms or you hear a continuity tone, the fuse is working. If the multimeter measures resistance or displays "OL" for overload, or if there is no continuity tone, the fuse is blown.

Replace the fuse with an identical component. The fuse must be exactly the same size and have the same amperage rating as the original.