Timer in ancient microwave (montgomery ward, built 1985!)
The ANALOG dial knob timer on my old very compact Montgomery Ward microwave is no longer shutting off.
I don't mind buying a new microwave, except that they ALL are designed as low and wide. I don't have enough counter space for any of them. Mine is tall and narrow.
I've not found any source for parts, so wonder if anyone has ideas on how to fix the timer...assuming I can remove other parts in the way.
Again, this is an analog timer, turn the knob to set the time, and it stops more-or-less where it should. Otherwise, the unit is fine.
Thanks for any advice.
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Thanks jayeff, I'm grateful for your reply.
Good thought! Just hack the micro and install a close approximation, I like that. The one you found is about the right physical size, close enough to consider. Without the backplate, it could be just right. But it's listed for 220 volts, does that matter? My microwave just plugs into ordinary house current, and it's low wattage, 440w. Is there any technical problem with that?
After posting my question, I started ruminating on adding an externally mounted timer of some kind, to avoid the hassle of tearing into my microwave, but hadn't gotten to the point of looking for suitable devices. Seems like the timer you suggested is intended to be hard-wired external to any device, which might work, but would be more complicated to set up. The page you sent does show other products, including plug in timers, so I might opt for that since my unit works fine otherwise. That would be the simplest solution, albeit less convenient for regular use.
Thanks again.
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