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On 8/9/2016 2:45 PM, notbob wrote:
> My buddy, a pro carpenter among other things, got me a used GE Profile
> over-stove mounted microwave/convection oven. Took us an hour and a half
> to remove old one and install the GE. Guess what. Didn't work!
>
> He thought it did, as the panel lit up, turntable turned, etc.
> But!.... damned if the magnatron wasn't shorting out to the revolving
> turntable post. BIG BLUE arcs! And, it was almost brand new! Whatta
> waste.
>
> So, we gotta un-install it and take it back to the RE-Store (Habitat
> fer Humanity 2nd hand store) fer a different one. Bottom line:
> thoroughly check the unit before purchasing it!!!
>
> nb
>


or ask such RE-Stores to check their merchandise before offering it for
sale.