peteandpatty01
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The micro wave in the RV has stoped working, so a new one is in order. Can I purchase any microwave that will fit into the space of the old one or do I need to purchas one made for RV use?
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2oldman
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peteandpatty01 wrote:do I need to purchas one made for RV use?
Peter no
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Just go to Walmart and pick up a MW that will fit in the existing space. I did that last year. You may have to be creative and make some retaining brackets or re-use some of the hardware to hold the mw in place.
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Pangaea Ron
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My microwave also quit working last week. Mine is:
Sharp Model R-1880LST over the range convection microwave with integral exhaust fan Serial No. 112961 manufactured in 2007.
It seems that there is a fuse that can be replaced (with some caution). I have a local appliance store investigating the issue.
We were using it (interior MH temperature was ~95F) for about 20 minutes, with a 5 minute rest, then another 8 minutes, and "bzzt". The circuit to the MW is fine?
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peteandpatty01 wrote:Can I purchase any microwave that will fit into the space of the old one or do I need to purchase one made for RV use?
New micro will not only have to fit dimensionally, but also be properly sized electrically. For example, older RVs may use a 15A circuit for a microwave. If you attach a 20A micro to a 15A circuit, be prepared to reset the circuit breaker.
Look at micro models online. On many appliance sites, you'll be able to check the dimensions & power requirements.
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Our sharp convection/micro quit a couple years ago.
Do a search using the brand, model#, you may find an exact match.
We found our exact match online at Walmart.com....Still working today.
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sharker6
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There's not much to a microwave and it's almost always the slow-blow fuse when it stops working. I would try that first.
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Pangaea Ron
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My local appliance store/repairman said that it is a good thing that the MW quit working entirely, because it is probably just a fuse. One is for temperature, and the other for power.
I'll remove it tonight and take it to the shop tomorrow to hopefully have the fuses checked/replaced.
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sharker6
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There's probably an access panel on the inside so you don't need to take it out of the hole to get to the fuse.
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Pangaea Ron
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I'll look for an access panel which is probably on the top rather than inside (I'll look closer for that), but since it's built in with a wood cabinet top, I'll probably need to remove the front face trim (at least at the top edge), remove a couple of screws, and lift it off the wall hook? Some apparently tilt forward for access, and some need to be completely removed??
I think that I'm looking for a few pinched fingers in the process?
Thanks for the hints.
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