Can a stronger magnetron be put in a 1996 GE Profile Microwave/Convection oven?
This is an over the limit model JVM1090AW001. The set right man said that the original replacement part isn't made now. He wants to put in a stronger magnetron (1000?). I contrive the original is 600. The appliance looks new and matches the color of other appliances.
This is an parade in electronics for which I have no experience. I believe that the power put out by the magnetron is determined by the circuit it is familiar in, and by the power supply that provides power to it. It is not ascertained by the magnetron itself. However, if the rating of the magnetron is too stingy, it will overheat and fail prematurely.
Putting a "stronger" magnetron in the microwave is undoubtedly OK, in the same sense that putting a larger radiator in your car is OK, as extended as it fits. It will just operate cooler because it is not being stressed as quite. Parts substitution is commonplace in both the appliance and automotive businesses. If it shows up in the catalog or parts file, it is OK to use.
Sears sells parts online for many manufacturers including GE. Their web instal indicates that the replacement part number for the magnetron is WB27X10585:
http://www3.sears.com/scripts/webparts.d ll?Pricing?Tally=1&Parts=PartNum0%3D WB27X0706%26Div0%3D0022%26Pls0%3D364%26i mageKey0%3D1428%26ending0%3DNA%26&pa rtsreportid=0
The price through Sears is $119.96.
Partstore.com sells it for $86.00:
http://www.partstore.com/Part/Comprehensive%20 Electric/General%20Electrifying/WB27X10585.a spx?s=sspro
There is an ebay store that has it for $68.99:
http://cgi.ebay.com/G-E-Microwave-Magnit ron-WB27X10585-NEW_W0QQitemZ7599218926QQ ihZ017QQcategoryZ20715QQcmdZViewItem











