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Fascinating in that our GE microwave (still actively sold) has an undisclosed feature that if you lift the door, when fully closed, by no more than a few mm, th
by ctrlGsysop 2y ago
Fascinating in that our GE microwave (still actively sold) has an undisclosed feature that if you lift the door, when fully closed, by no more than a few mm, the microwave will start. I noticed this when cleaning the enclosure with a rag and my hand ever so slightly lifted up the door from the bottom. I can see how a consumer could wedge a kitchen utensil or plate accidentally under the microwave causing it to start and continue to run. Zero logic protection.
- xattt 2y agoThe magnetron is on an interlock that blows a fuse if the door microswitch is on.
- djmips 2y agoThey mention that in the article but assure that the magneton does not run.
- ctrlGsysop 2y agoIndeed, nothing is heating in this state.
- BlueGh0st 2y agoA few weeks ago I noticed my cheap Toshiba microwave does the same when the door button is partially pressed. Scary! I stood there holding it just right for a very long time to make sure it wouldn't heat a cup of water.
- farkanoid 2y agoDoesn't seem limited to GE Microwaves! My wife uses a cheap Kmart house-brand microwave for waxwork that does the exact same thing. I have another in the kitchen (Panasonic NNCD997) that has an interlock system which blows the primary fuse if a) The door is open and b) The magnetron is currently active. Unfortunately, with this model, the incandescent bulb dying kills the inverter PCB. Edit: The service/repair manual[1] for the Panasonic is an interesting read, if anyone is interested [1] http://up.orificeworks.com/nn-cd997s_cd987w.pdf http://up.orificeworks.com/nn-cd997s_cd987w.pdf