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High Voltage Capacitor
Removal and Replacement
WARNING: Prior to servicing, be certain the
capacitor is discharged. Manually discharge by
placing an insulated-handle screwdriver between
the diode connection of the capacitor and the
oven chassis ground.
Remove the hidden vent (see
Microwave Removal
and Component Access
). Remove the screw and
grill. Lift the control panel up and remove.
Remove the screw from the capacitor brace.
Disconnect 3 wires from the capacitor. Remove
the capacitor and brace from the oven.
Remove the capacitor from the capacitor brace.
Bottom and Hood Thermal Cutout (TCO)
The bottom TCO will interrupt the operation of the
oven when it reaches 248°F (120°C).
The hood TCO is a normally open switch. When it
reaches 158°F (70°C), the vent motor turns on.
Removal procedures are the same for both TCOs.
Removal and Replacement
Remove the hidden vent (see
Microwave Removal
and Component Access
). Remove the screw and
the grill (see
Hidden Vent Motor
). Lift the control
panel up and remove.
Turntable Motor
Resistance through the turntable motor from the
CN02 pin 4 to the power cord (L) is approximately
158.5 ohms. The door (primary and monitor
interlock) must be closed.
Removal
Remove 5 screws from the bottom of the
microwave oven cabinet and remove the bottom
plate.
Remove the screw, then rotate the motor CCW 1/
8 turn. Remove the turntable motor. Disconnect 2
wires from the motor.
Disconnect
Screw
Remove 2 wires from the TCO. Remove the
screw that holds the TCO in place and slide the
tab of the TCO out of the oven frame.
Bottom TCO
Hood TCO
