Replacing a magnetron
Requirements and tools
Check that the following requirements have been met:
• The appliance has been disconnected from the power supply and protective measures have been taken to ensure
the power cannot be switched on again.
• The appliance is cool.
• The top, left and right panels of the casing of the appliance have been removed.
• The high voltage capacitors are discharged before commencing work.
• Anti-static precautions have been taken.
Tools required:
• Hammer or similar tool
• PZ2 Pozidriv screwdriver
• M8 hex socket wrench
Component location
The magnetron is located on top of the cavity and is fixed to the cooling duct and
the cavity roof.
The cooling duct covers one side of the magnetron where the magnetron is
attached to the cavity roof with two screws.