WB27X10089 General Electric Microwave Magnetron Assembly

Microwave Magnetron Assembly Overview:
This component is responsible for generating heat in your microwave. It is compatible with GE brand products, including Hotpoint, General Electric, and Sears-Kenmore models. The magnetron operates as a crucial original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement part for GE microwaves.

Functionally, the magnetron is a vacuum tube that produces high-frequency electromagnetic waves. It works by creating a magnetic field through an electric current, which causes electrons to move in a circular path around the central axis of the magnetron, thereby generating microwaves. These microwaves are then used to heat food within the microwave oven.

The magnetron delivers an output power of 1,000 watts and functions at a frequency of 2.45 GHz. To ensure it operates effectively, the magnetron should show less than 1-ohm resistance between its two terminals and maintain an "open" circuit status between each terminal and the chassis ground. Proper functioning of this part is vital for the microwave oven to perform efficiently and maintain its performance standards.