Microwave Problems

Connecting a new microwave capacitor?

I have a Whirlpool microwave oven and the capacitor went out. I ordered a new one but, like a knucklehead, didn't plug the old one back in so I'd know where the leads went. Can anyone help? One fat red wire comes from the magnetron but has a ground loop spliced in at the end along with the female "plug" that plugs into one of the male "prongs" of the capacitor. The transformer has two wires with female "plugs"; one fat and one skinnier red wire. The capacitor is an Aerovox N50H2195G36R with two "receptacle sockets" I guess you'd say; each socket containing four male "prongs". If it matters, the microwave's model number is GM8131XEB - 0 and the serial number is FGH4701976. I don't know which is worse, not having the microwave or my wife giving me the "how could you be so dumb" look. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank You

Public Comments

1. Please try Appliance Parts. com, they supply wiring diagrams free on line, along with online advice. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/bd_whirpool_micr_oven_parts.aspx
2. Whirlpool usually provides papers including wiring diagrams and troubleshooting information inside the microwave behind the control panel. Look around for an envelope or folded papers inside there somewhere.