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My microwave just pooped out after just 22 years....sigh

Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana

16 years ago

I sure miss it...wanted some leftover mashed potatoes. At least I got the dressing warmed b4 it went out.

It has been a great little microwave on a little shelf built just to fit it and keep it off the counter. I'll likely not be able to find one to fit the space this one is in...sigh...but I will try.

Sue...eating jello and havin a pity party

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phyllis__mn
16 years ago
My processor went out yesterday, after about 25 years. I looked for one today, but don't know if I'm going to like the Black and Decker as much as my old GE. For one thing,it's bigger, and I don't have a lot of space for those gadgets.
grinch_gut
16 years ago
Umm can I have some jello? That sounds good! Sorry about your microwave...Stacy
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gadgets
16 years ago
Mine's about the same age as yours, Sue, and I know when it goes, I'll be lost till I can get somewhere to replace it. I cook up lots of dishes for fridge and freezer, and use microwave to reheat. I wish you good luck on finding just the right replacement.

Shirley
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
Original Author
16 years ago
I checked my handy dandy Readers Digest New Fix-it-Yourself Manual and see it could be one of several things.

faulty capacitor or diode-must discharge it b4 testing
faulty thermal cutoff-test and replace
faulty transformer or magnetron-have serviced

My processor went out yesterday
How did you know for sure it was the processor?
I don't even know of a Fix It shop I could take it to around here. It came from Sears originally.

Sue
justlinda
16 years ago
I think that they are so affordable these days, it's probably better to buy a new one. Mine sits on my counter instead of the built-in shelf because I had to replace it and couldn't find a size to fit the "hole".
:-(
jannie
16 years ago
I had a Black and Decker under-cabinet mount microwave that died about a year ago. Found one almost the same size, but I had to drill all new holes in the cabinet to mount it. The new one is a G.E. Spacemaker. I believe GE owns Black & Decker. Everyone told me to get a microwave/vent combo that hangs over the stove, but I'm short (4'11") and I don't like lifting things over my head. I hope my current micro lasts as long as the first (29 years). If it does, I'll be 84. Yahoo!
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
Original Author
16 years ago
I started letting my fingers do the walking by browsing on line for one to fit the 'hole'.

The 'hole' is 22 wide
13 deep
and 11 1/4 high

I think I may have found one but can't be sure. It says it is 10 long
15.6 wide
and 17 high
One of those dimensions has to be wrong. It cannot be 17 tall in comparison to the other dimensions...or maybe it is the wrong one pictured below. grrr...I want a new one NOW!

Oh, the jello was good. Orange with pineapple chunks and black walnuts and mini marshmallows. I ran out of Dream Whip to top it off.

Here is a link that might be useful: small Emerson microwave
iowagirl2006
16 years ago
My current life span on microwaves is about 6 months. I have gone through 3 in a short amount of time.

The one I have now works - occasionally. It shuts off when I try to melt butter. It must be covered with a lid, and even at that it shuts off twice before it melts.

Forget microwave popcorn. It just won't do it anymore.

Sometimes I just have to unplug it for a while. It won't shut off otherwise.

Nice huh? The last two (includes the one I am using now) have been GE. I will never buy another GE appliance EVER!

Not sure what I am going to get to replace this one, but I think I will look at Sears.

Don't buy anything from Wal-Mart.

Some places will back up their appliances for a year - Menards does around here. At least you have some recouse then.

Your new one will not last 29 years! That is for sure :) I hope it lasts 29 days! LOL

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