Brian Degnan
Premium Member
- Model Number
- PSB9240DF1BB
- Brand
- GE
- Age
- 1-5 years
I have a 240V Advantium Microwave Combo that keeps blowing the thermal fuse that is attached to the magnetron. I've had the microwave for over a year, but it's only been installed for 3 months. The thermal fuse was replaced three times by a technician, and then I decided to look into the cause because it's obviously the symptom of something greater. The thermal fuse blows like clock work if the microwave is on for 2 minutes because the magnetron gets too hot. There exist a squirrel cage fan and damper assembly.
I have never seen the fan turn on. My questions are:
1 Should the fan turn on when the magnetron is running?
2. If not #1, when should it and how does it know.
3. Is it something else entirely?
Any advice would be welcome. I'm currently keeping a stock of thermal fuses. :/
I have never seen the fan turn on. My questions are:
1 Should the fan turn on when the magnetron is running?
2. If not #1, when should it and how does it know.
3. Is it something else entirely?
Any advice would be welcome. I'm currently keeping a stock of thermal fuses. :/