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DemocratSinceBirth

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:19 PM
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My Microwave Oven Died

It makes the soud it always does but it no longer works...

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ydya

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:21 PM
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1. Well, if it cant make the heat, it must get out of the kitchen.

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GreenPartyVoter

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:02 PM
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13. *lol*

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fluffernutter

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:21 PM
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2. my hot water heater died this morning *sniff*

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bettyellen

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:23 PM
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3. Mine did an hour ago! It made a kind of puff sound and that's it - gone!!

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Winamericaback

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:29 PM
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4. Probably simple

My mother has a microwave that she got in 1984 (I kid you not) that still works just as well as the day she bought it. Anyway, a few years ago it did the same thing, the fuse had blown in it after 12 years of use. It cost a whopping .89 to fix it. So open up the back or side and check the fuses :)

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bettyellen

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:34 PM
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6. hmmmmn you think so? i'll go check!

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arwalden

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:32 PM
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5. How Old Is It?

And you're not supposed to pop the old-style Jiffy-Pop Popcorn (aluminum pan with foil top) in a microwave. It could cause a time-space distortion and send you back in time.

Well... that's what happened to Fry on Futurama.

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:35 PM
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7. It's Six Years Old...

Edited on Sat Nov-27-04 02:39 PM by DemocratSinceBirth

It's a built in unit over the oven...

They are like $700.00 to replace...

I'm going to call to have it fixed and buy an el cheapo one for the interim period....

And then when it's fixed I'll give the cheap one to charity....

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arwalden

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Sat Nov-27-04 04:02 PM
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10. I Installed An 'Over The Rangetop' Microwave

that replaced the original rangetop hood/vent. The microwave also had a forced air exhaust vent (for the range) and a light as well. I was less than $150.00 at Home Depot.

Is that the type you're talking about? --- I installed it myself (with a little help from my partner since it's a little bulky to hold in place WHILE tightening screws.

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:05 PM
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14. Thank You For The Information...

i'm searching the net...

while i'm looking i'm enjoying my new $59.00 microwave...

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CatWoman

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:39 PM
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8. I replaced mine a couple months ago

I'm simply AMAZED at how cheap they've become.

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Sat Nov-27-04 02:40 PM
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9. Except For The Built In Units

Did you pay less than $100.00 for yours...

Al least it didn't break while I have guests....

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CatWoman

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:14 PM
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15. I think I paid around $65

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neebob

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Sat Nov-27-04 04:08 PM
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11. I thought mine died the other day

but I had apparently hit some extra buttons. Did you try clearing it and starting over?

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:02 PM
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12. yes

i think the magnetron tube is broke...

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Swede

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:17 PM
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16. Definately sounds like the magnetron.

I would check the fuses first,but it's the magnetron or power supply etc,it might be time to go shopping.

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:22 PM
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17. I Bought One For 59.00 Till I Find A Replacement...

because it has to fit between the cabinets which were specifically designed to fit around the microwave oven that came with the house....

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:28 PM
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18. They Are All The Same Size

but they discontinued the color...

I knew I should have stayed with white appliances....

grrrrrrrr...........

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yellowdogintexas

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Sat Nov-27-04 06:37 PM
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19. do you think it is contagious? Please infect my 22 year old

counter top monster so I can justify replacing it with a smaller more efficient one!

The microwave refuses to die.

So does the refrigerator.

Both Sears Both ancient.

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