I have a Lamona microwave and yesterday the fuse blew off when it was running. I could hear the sound and smell the smoke. I opened the microwave but I am unable to figure out where is the fuse. Attached is the picture. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Lamona microwave fuse
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I have a Lamona microwave and yesterday the fuse blew off when it was running. I could hear the sound and smell the smoke. I opened the microwave but I am unable to figure out where is the fuse. Attached is the picture. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Nanny statement first...
Microwaves aren't appliances anyone should be messing around with, unless they know what they are doing.
The high tension capacitor can store enough charge to kill.
If a microwave stops working, pulling the cover off immediately is not a good idea. The capacitor wouldn't have had any time to self-discharge.
The microwave needs to be electrically isolated and the capacitor safely discharged before working on it.
If you have a model number, you could search here for spare PCBs that should show you the position of any fuses...
www.lamonaspares.co.uk
There is a high-tension fuse in an in-line fuse holder in your pic:
However, a fuse blowing is indicative of further issues. If the microwave is old, or cheap, it may already be beyond economic repair.
Microwaves aren't appliances anyone should be messing around with, unless they know what they are doing.
The high tension capacitor can store enough charge to kill.
If a microwave stops working, pulling the cover off immediately is not a good idea. The capacitor wouldn't have had any time to self-discharge.
The microwave needs to be electrically isolated and the capacitor safely discharged before working on it.
If you have a model number, you could search here for spare PCBs that should show you the position of any fuses...
Lamona Spare Parts | Genuine Parts for Lamona Appliances
Lamona Spares meta description
www.lamonaspares.co.uk
There is a high-tension fuse in an in-line fuse holder in your pic:
However, a fuse blowing is indicative of further issues. If the microwave is old, or cheap, it may already be beyond economic repair.
I would argue that fuses do not smell when they blow.
But other electronic devices on the board failing (before the fuse blew) will and do smell.
I feel that this is beyond economic repair (and also dangerous).
SFK
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Thanks @RandomGrinch and @SFK for valuable advice. The microwave has been in use for almost 9 years ( based on when the previous owner did the kitchen). So it is probably time for a new one. Much appreciated.