How To Replace the Foam Air-Flow Gasket in Amana-Made Models

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This foam-type air-flow gasket helps to channel the air flow from the blower assembly, through the magnetron cooling fins, and into the antenna compartment. As the air flows into the antenna enclosure, curved fins on the topside of the grease shield direct the blower's propelling air in a swirling motion. This swirling air causes the rotating antenna to turn, thereby diffusing or dispersing the microwave cooking energy evenly throughout the cooking area.


Safety Precautions

  1. UNPLUG the oven.
  2. DISCHARGE ALL HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS. (Procedure)

Replacement Procedure

gasket placement
  1. Completely remove the deteriorated foam material from along the top, side, and front, as marked in red on the illustration.
  2. Replace the foam strips along the top, side, and front (between the control module and the exhaust flange) as indicated by the red lines on the illustration.
    Tip:3/8 weather stripping works well as a replacement.
  3. Unless it has previously been replaced, the grease shield usually also needs to be replaced. This is because, over time, the center section begins to sag, thus diminishing the swirling effect created by its circular fins or ridges.

    4. Send us E-mail if you have difficulty in locating this or any other replacement part. We will be happy to help you: microtech@gallawa.com



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