DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the magnetron on a Frigidaire microwave oven (Model FFMV1645TSA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the microwave is not working at all.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Frigidaire Microwave Oven - Model FFMV1645TSA
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Microwave Oven Magnetron Replacement
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Tools & Assistance Needed
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You will need a towel or blanket, a phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife, and needle-nose pliers for this procedure, and you may need assistance.
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Because of the high voltage and high current used by microwave ovens, be aware that repairing this appliance poses a substantial risk for injury or death if precautions are not taken.
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You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
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Since high voltage capacitors used in microwaves may retain a charge even after the microwave has been unplugged, we recommend that only experienced professionals access and replace internal components.
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To replace the magnetron, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
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Before you do this, remove the glass turntable and support.
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Have an assistant support the microwave while you unthread the three mounting bolts from the upper cabinet.
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Carefully tilt the microwave down and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
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Lift the microwave off the mounting plate.
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Set the appliance down on its rear panel on a sturdy surface covered by a towel or blanket.
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Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the oven?s bottom panel.
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Disconnect the led light wire connecter and fully remove the bottom panel.
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Tip the appliance upright and prop up the front.
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Open the door and unthread the two screws securing the front vent.
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You can use a putty knife to help pry the vent off.
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Unthread all of the screws securing the cabinet cover.
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Unthread the three screws securing the blower assembly cover.
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Slide the cover back to detach.
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You can now fully remove the cabinet cover.
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You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury.
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You can do this by placing needle-nose pliers with an insulated handle across each set of terminals.
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Unthread the screw securing the thermostat mounting plate to the magnetron.
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Note the orientation of the wires connected to the capacitor terminals, then disconnect them.
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Unthread the mounting screw so you can detach the capacitor and bracket.
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Disconnect the magnetron wire connecter.
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Unthread the housing screw so you can bend back the air diverter flap.
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Rethread the screw to hold the flap.
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You can now unthread the magnetron mounting screws.
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Rotate the old magnetron counter-clockwise to remove.
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Install the new magnetron by aligning it on the waveguide.
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Thread the mounting screws.
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Unthread the housing screw so you can reposition the air diverter flap, then rethread the screw.
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Connect the wire connecter to the new magnetron.
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Reinstall the capacitor by inserting the bracket tab into the frame, then thread the mounting screw.
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Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals.
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Realign the thermostat mounting plate on the magnetron and thread the screw to secure.
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Reposition the cabinet cover.
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Rethread all of the screws.
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Slide the blower assembly cover into position and thread the screws to secure.
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Reinstall the front vent by aligning the top edge first then press the bottom edge into place.
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Rethread the two screws.
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Tip the appliance back.
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Reinstall the bottom panel by first connecting the led light wire connecter.
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Realign the panel and rethread the screws.
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Carefully reposition the microwave on the mounting plate by hooking the back edge of the appliance on the tabs.
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Insert the power cord through the hole in the upper cabinet.
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Lift the microwave up and secure it with the mounting bolts.
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Plug the power cord back in.
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Replace the turntable support, then align the turntable on the coupler.
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Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.