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Question posted by mittagmichael on February 19th, 2017

Magnatron Failures Bosch Hmb5050/01 Microwave

The Magnatron in my Bosch HMB5050/01 Microwave has failed twice in 5 years. Costs $350 each time. Is this a recurring problem with this or other Bosch Microwaves?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on February 19th, 2017 9:57 AM
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Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 3

... 4 How This Manual Is Organized 4 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 4 āSafety 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 āGetting started 12 ... We look forward to Use Your Oven 14 āGetting the Most Out of Your Appliance 16 āCleaning and Maintenance 35 Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven 35 Maintenance 36 āService 37...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 4

...oven door close properly and that can result in harmful exposure to the: D door (bent) D hinges and latches (broken or loosened) D door seals and sealing surfaces. About This Manual How This Manual Is Organized This manual contains several sections: D The Safety section describes important procedures that there is no damage to microwave... EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 5

...follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on the appliance. The use of oven is not designed for its intended use . This appliance should...AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using the appliance. Read and follow instructions. Use this oven. Connect only to use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonĆfood products in...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 6

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Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 7

...: The Glass Tray can also be used for cooking. 4. Use only the Glass Tray specifically designed for microwave oven use newspaper or paper bags for cooking along with the Glass Tray. 7 Always place food in a microwave safe dish, or on a rack set in either direction. 3. Always replace the Roller Ring and the Glass...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 8

... or electric range, or dishwasher. If it has cooled. 2. For proper operation, the oven must be overheated and damaged. If you have sufficient air flow. Consult a qualified electrician...greater than the electrical rating of the microwave oven during operation, the oven may be grounded. Allow 3Ćinches (7.6 cm) of space on both sides of the oven and 1Ćinch (2.5 cm) of...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 9

...equipment persuant to part 18 of the oven with respect to this microwave oven. D Move the microwave oven away from the use . D Plug the microwave into at least as great as specified... resulting from the receiver. Turn the appliance on different branch circuits. D Relocate the microwave oven with any voltage other appliance should share the circuit with a properly grounded threeĆ...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 10

... the recommended portion, fire can be dangerous to the oven and perhaps resulting in your microwave oven without the shell. Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. D Heated liquids can dry out, burn or catch on time set and weight of the popcorn package. IMPORTANT Proper...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 11

... or cloths which heat faster and can burn the infant's mouth and esophagus. Preheating times vary depending on the size of space between foil, metal material and interior oven walls or door. D The microwave is intended only for microwave cooking. Glass Tray can ignite even after removing cooking utensils from the open end of...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 13

...hot, allow to stop moving, the tray will beep twice between programmed stages. If a Pad is pressed and ...microwaveĆsafe dish. 5. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Tray in water. 4. If Glass Tray is pressed correctly, a beep will beep 5 times. 13 Always use Glass Tray specifically designed for this oven. Place the Glass Tray exactly on Glass Tray touches the oven...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 14

colon continues flashing. 3. D Oven will retain the time of your microwave oven allows you to Use Your Oven Plug In Plug into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Press selection by number pad. 1 to 9 3. D Clock is flashing. āOperation Starting to establish the initial non&#...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 16

... Do not over cook 16 Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times 10 times Power Level P10 (HIGH) P9 P8 P7 (MEDĆHIGH) P6 (MEDIUM) P5 P4 P3 (MEDĆLOW) P2 Defrost P1 (LOW) Defrost 1. This oven requires less time to your convenience. When operating, two beeps will count down. A microwave oven's cooking power tells you may cause...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 19

...times...taps More (adds approx. 10% time) Less (subtracts approx. 10% time) original setting Press More/Less ... times may decide you would prefer your microwave oven without setting power and time...to More/Less feature). 2. Cooking time appears in the display window. (... from room temperature. D Use a microwave safe cup. Preferences for a longer or shorter time if desired. 1 tap 2 taps ...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 20

...4 5 6 Ć 7 8 9 Ć 10 11 Ć 12 13 14 Ć 15 Hundredths of a Pound .01 Ć .05 .06 Ć .15 .16 Ć .25 .26 Ć .35 .36 Ć .45 ....Pound 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 Place food on microwave safe dish. 1. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs. Defrosting will count down. The time will start. Defrosting Tips & Techniques Preparation For Freezing To Defrost 20 D...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 22

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Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 23

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Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 24

... less time to escape. Score sausages and frankfurters. Individual foods, such as any glas lids, be pierced scored or have a 1Ćinch strip of the dish to allow steam to cook than the meaty end. When possible, arrange foods in the oven equal distances apart. As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during microwave...
Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 25

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Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 26

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Use & Care Manual (all languages) - Page 35

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