MICROWAVE RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT
Whirlpool Microwave High-voltage capacitor 8206562, Fixes Microwave runs but does not heat
Genuine Whirlpool high-voltage capacitor used in the microwave high-voltage circuit to store electrical energy for the magnetron. It is used in select microwaves and oven/microwave combinations.
Part 8206562Replaces 8184224, 8184663, 8169361, 8205184, 2501-001016Whirlpool
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Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part Number8206562
Replaces8184224, 8184663, 8169361, 8205184, 2501-001016
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeMicrowave
Part TypeHigh-voltage capacitor
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part Number8206562
Replaces8184224, 8184663, 8169361, 8205184, 2501-001016
Common Symptoms
- Microwave runs with insufficient or no heating
- Burning smell or visible capacitor damage/burn marks
- Loud or abnormal operating noise
- Circuit breaker may trip
Check Before Replacing
- Confirm the microwave has a genuine no-heat symptom before identifying the capacitor as a possible cause; other high-voltage components can produce similar symptoms.
- With power disconnected, inspect the capacitor and surrounding wiring for visible bulging, cracking, leakage, discoloration, loose terminals, or burn marks.
- Use the appliance-specific service documentation to verify that 8206562 is listed for the exact model before replacement.
- Do not touch, test, or remove the capacitor unless trained and equipped for microwave high-voltage service; the capacitor can retain a lethal charge after unplugging and must be properly discharged before access or testing.
Pro Tip
A microwave high-voltage capacitor can retain a lethal charge even after the appliance is unplugged, so capacitor diagnosis and replacement should be performed by a qualified service technician.
Part Details
Part Number8206562
Part TypeHigh-voltage capacitor
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeMicrowave
Primary FunctionStores and releases electrical energy in the microwave high-voltage circuit; it works with the high-voltage diode and transformer to provide the voltage needed by the magnetron.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect power before any service access.
- The high-voltage capacitor must be properly discharged before touching its terminals or related high-voltage components.
- Use the exact appliance service documentation and wiring orientation for the installation.
- Because lethal high voltage may remain present, installation is intended for a qualified microwave service technician.
Verified Compatible Models
MT8066SEB0, MT8066SEB1, MT8066SEQ0, MT8066SEQ1, MT8068SEB0, MT8068SEB1, MT8068SEQ0, MT8068SEQ1, MT9100SFB0, MT9100SFQ0, YWMH31017HW06, YWMMF7330RZ00
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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