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Well, isn't that a common sense to unplug the appliance first, THEN work on it?
It is not always quite that simple. Some appliances have components that remain charged for a period of time after being disconnected. You have to either wait for some time for the charge to leak off, or intentionally (and safely) discharge the device.
When in radar school, I watched a kid reach into the cabinet of an AN/MPQ-4 Counter-Battery radar system to touch a Thyratron tube. Attached to the door of the cabinet was a 3' long wooden stick that looked like a walking cane, that had a metal cap on the end, from which a braided cable was bolted to the cabinet. It was there precisely for the reason of discharging the 17,000volt Thyratron.
The Thyratron was still 'hot', the kids finger was still some distance away when it flashed and discharged through *him*. That was his last day of school.
Modern devices often contain capacitors that retain a charge for some time after being disconnected from the power source. Unplugging isn't necessarily enough.
So... I've been tied up w/other things but I unplugged it for about 15 mins. or so and put water in a measuring cup to test it. I started to "say" unable...., etc. but I put power level 5 in anyway and I "think" that worked.
For people saying to just get rid of it and get another.... I'd love an offer of paying for someone to remove an over-the range, pay for a new microwave, pay someone to install it (not sure but I've heard and read of people having trouble even getting appliances these days)
So... I've been tied up w/other things but I unplugged it for about 15 mins. or so and put water in a measuring cup to test it. I started to "say" unable...., etc. but I put power level 5 in anyway and I "think" that worked.
For people saying to just get rid of it and get another.... I'd love an offer of paying for someone to remove an over-the range, pay for a new microwave, pay someone to install it (not sure but I've heard and read of people having trouble even getting appliances these days)
Most microwaves have a one year warranty. Find your paperwork and force a fix. I did on mine. It took a couple of months but it was repaired on the manufacturer's dime.
I will say it again, even though there are many foolish foolish people on these forums that disagree- "BUY the extended warranty on a microwave and a refrigerator! Your chances of using it and making it pay for itself are worth the pittance."
Microwaves are a Blessing and a Curse.
Here is the Prayer I use with my microwave:
Anything that is in near around or about me that is not of light
Go Back to where You came from and
Turn to Light if You Choose
BUT STAY AWAY FROM ME!
amen
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(not sure but I've heard and read of people having trouble even getting appliances these days)
