High Voltage Capacitor
Removal and Replacement
WARNING: Prior to servicing, be certain the capacitor is discharged. Manually discharge by placing an
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)
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.
Hood TCO
Bottom TCO
Turntable Motor
Resistance through the turntable motor from the CN02 pin 4 to the power cord (L) is approximately
158.5ohms. 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.
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.
Remove the screw, then rotate the motor CCW 1/ 8 turn. Remove the turntable motor. Disconnect 2 wires from the motor.
Disconnect
Screw
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