Lamona microwave fuse

[lesliemk]

I have a Lamona microwave and yesterday the fuse blew off when it was running. I could hear the sound and smell the smoke. I opened the microwave but I am unable to figure out where is the fuse. Attached is the picture. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[RandomGrinch]

Nanny statement first...

Microwaves aren't appliances anyone should be messing around with, unless they know what they are doing.
The high tension capacitor can store enough charge to kill.
If a microwave stops working, pulling the cover off immediately is not a good idea. The capacitor wouldn't have had any time to self-discharge.
The microwave needs to be electrically isolated and the capacitor safely discharged before working on it.

If you have a model number, you could search here for spare PCBs that should show you the position of any fuses...

Lamona Spare Parts | Genuine Parts for Lamona Appliances

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www.lamonaspares.co.uk

There is a high-tension fuse in an in-line fuse holder in your pic:



However, a fuse blowing is indicative of further issues. If the microwave is old, or cheap, it may already be beyond economic repair.

 

[SFK]

hear the sound and smell the smoke

I would argue that fuses do not smell when they blow.
But other electronic devices on the board failing (before the fuse blew) will and do smell.
I feel that this is beyond economic repair (and also dangerous).
SFK

 

[lesliemk]

Thanks @RandomGrinch and @SFK for valuable advice. The microwave has been in use for almost 9 years ( based on when the previous owner did the kitchen). So it is probably time for a new one. Much appreciated.