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From: ISW@cup.portal.com (Isaac S Wingfield)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Microwave Oven Repair
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Date: 12 Sep 89 16:45:36 GMT
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Gary Benson writes:

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Through all this, I also located the original sales receipt and owners
manual, and learned that the magnetron carries a *10 YEAR* guarantee. Does
anyone know why they offer such a thing? Don't magnetrons break or something? 
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Our ~20 year old Sears is still going strong, though the timer broke
about 12 years ago. Sears wanted $90 for a new one, so we just turn
it on and keep an eye on what's in it.

Magnetrons are structurally very simple (though technically complex)
beasties, and are quite robust. They do contain a *large* magnet, so
don't store your floppies on top of your microwave.

Isaac
isw@cup.portal.com