My GE Spacemaker is not heating food. The timer /carosuel/bulb all work fine. But it does not heat food. Also there is some burning smell that comes when I open the door after starting the microwave. Any ideas?

Maneesh, December 2004

I have the same problem with my GE Spacemaker. I was told by an electrician friend (who is extremely smart) that the "magnetron" has failed. this is a Bulb unit which causes the microwaves when it heats up. to replace it would require soldering wires and buying the part which is WB27X10489 $138.00 alone with no labor. I cannot justify buying a $140 part on a 6 year old unit, and I cannot be sure that this will fix it or I won't damage it fixing it myself. There is also a circuit card on this unit which costs about 130$ so I will simply be buying a new unit for 290$ . Perhaps this is a problem with ALL GE Units? I'm starting to wonder!!!

Carl C., October 2006

My GE JVM1650bb 003 won't heat either. Does any body know how to fix this?

john, March 2006

I just had the same thing go wrong with my GE spacemaker. I wish I had an answer, but found this site searching for an answer. I'll let you know if I hear anything.

Steve, February 2005