Ge JVM1870 1100 Watts Microwave Oven

Bought the JVM 1870 in 2004, had it installed when we moved in in Jan 2005.  Reasonably happy with it until the magnetron died on Sunday, July 12th, 5 days ago.

I purchased this microwave on 3/18/06 and the unit operated flawlessly until November 2008. During use, it suddenly makes a "popping" noise and stops working. The microwave has only been used to heat up vegetables and cook popcorn occasionally. It was...

I purchased this microwave on 3/18/06 and the unit operated flawlessly until November 2008. During use, it suddenly makes a "popping" noise and stops working. The microwave has only been used to heat up vegetables and cook popcorn occasionally. It was ...

Purchased this microwave, new on 7 Jan, installed 10 Jan, and all worked except it would not heat anything!!

Purchased this microwave, new on 7 Jan, installed 10 Jan, and all worked except it would not heat anything!! Service came 2 days later and they found that major parts: the mag tube, diode, cap, were non-functional. We refused accept a repair oven ...

Well have had it 12 months. We used it for popcorn and warming a few things once in awhile. Went to use it and no longer heated anything up and made some strange noises. Called GE to repair and ended up with a bill for $192.82. Somehow the fan inside...

Bought one it lasted 8 months and just died.

I chose this microwave as an upgrade when I had my new house built. It worked great for the first twelve months. However, at 12 1/2 months it has started to completely turn off for no apparent reason. You have to unplug it for about 20 minutes and plug...

Performed flawlessly for the first 2 years. No complaints until the magnetron tube failed. The microwave has a one year warranty, but the magnetron is covered for 10 years. A GE service person came out and confirmed that the magnetron had indeed...

We replaced our Kitchenaid microwave-convection with this GE after an ice storm and subsequent power surge fried the circuits. I decided I could live without convection (although was tempted by GE Advantium briefly.