"William R. Walsh" m
wrote in message news:xUQyh.383257$1i1.278657@attbi_s72...
Hi!

When does a microwave oven require a service - and what can be
serviced anyway?

When the bulb burns out. :-)

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(I have a 1985 model large Sears Kenmore
(Sanyo) oven that is like this. It uses a strange type of bulb with a
"permanently" fastened socket. I

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Back in the days when I used to repair a lot of microwave ovens I
encountered these "funny" lamps from time to time, they were somewhat more
expensive than the normal ES types so holders were transplanted from a scrap
oven so normal bulbs could be used.