I think I killed the microwave...

[WardenJ]

So I had a plate of chicken wings sitting in the microwave covered with aluminum foil. Seems I forgot about the foil when i started the microwave about 10 minutes later. After some loud popping I got the foil out of there and started it up again. Right when I hit the start button it popped for a little bit then operated normally, but about 30 seconds into it, it started popping wildly and didn't stop until I opened the door. There was no more metal in there by this point. Now when I push the button it just makes a loud buzzing type noise. I thought foil would just make fire, not destroy the thing? Any chance it isn't dead? This is a built in GE unit from 1979 BTW.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: I think I killed the microwave...

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[Boomyal]

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Yep BF/LD, she's a goner. May she RIP!

 

[WardenJ]

Re: I think I killed the microwave...

She was a good microwave...served my family well for all those years. Impressed friends and guests with her rotary time dial, rather than push buttons. She will be interned indefinitely in her current location, as she is part of a built in oven/microwave combination unit, of which the oven still works. <br /><br />Thanks for your support through this tough time.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

Re: I think I killed the microwave...

Yep, your magnatron is shot and possibly the transformers also. Maybe repairable if parts are still available. Might be worth checking into.

 

[SlowlySinking]

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Good idea, but unfortunately, the cost of parts will exceed the value in about 3 seconds, it's all part of out throw away society. Drop by Wally-World, they have a rotary time dial Micro-Wave for about $35, Ken

 

[WardenJ]

Re: I think I killed the microwave...

A quick trip to the upstairs game room to get the other microwave solved the problem for free. I guess we can use the broken one for more cabinet space or something.

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: I think I killed the microwave...

Originally posted by SS Mayfloat:<br /> Yep, your magnatron is shot and possibly the transformers also. Maybe repairable if parts are still available. Might be worth checking into.

Sounds painfull, Don't ya hate when that happens.

 

[WardenJ]

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Magnatron sounds like the NAME of a transformer...get it! hahaha