NEVER run a microwave with out the cover and after the cover has been
replace it needs to be tested for microwave leaks.


On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:15:27 -0400, Madloot303
wrote:

After repairing a microwave oven should I plug it in and test it to make sure
everythings in working order before I reassemble it?

Astriapo writes:

NEVER run a microwave with out the cover and after the cover has been
replace it needs to be tested for microwave leaks.

However, keep in mind that the outer cover is the second line of defense.

Unless the magnetron has been removed and improperly replaced, there
should be insignificant microwave leakage even with the sheet metal
cover removed.

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On Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:15:27 -0400, Madloot303
wrote:

After repairing a microwave oven should I plug it in and test it to make sure
everythings in working order before I reassemble it?