JVM1542BF002 General Electric Microwave - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Mike from BLUFFTON, SC
- Parts Used:
- WB24X10047
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
The unit would run when the door was open!
First I had to accept the fact that the unit was designed to keep non-professional people from doing any repairs. The switch was installed in such a manner that I had to break the mounting to remove the switch, then drill a hole in the mounting to secure the new switch in place.
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- Customer:
- David from CARY, NC
- Parts Used:
- WB02X32720
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Door would not indicate closed
Disassembly control panel and remove switch holder; test for micro switches for continuity. Holder had broken post on micro switch holder.
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- Customer:
- G. Wayne from GARDNERVILLE, NV
- Parts Used:
- WB21X10148
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
To heat a cup of coffee, user entered "10:00" instead of "1:00". Mess! After cleanup, microwave ran, but would not heat. While running, it made 2 or 3 time the noise volume as before.
I went for the cheap things first. Ohmmeter showed one of the thermostats in the magnetron compartment was open. I ordered and replaced all three thermostats. Still no heat. I took the unit off the wall (aaarrgh!) and checked the oven cavity thermal cutout. It said 7 ohms. I tested by shorting the wires together, but still no heat. So, I ordered the magnetron and diode cable. When replacing the diode cable (be sure to discharge the big cap!) either I broke it, or it was already damaged. It came off in two pieces. The new diode cable was re-enforced with thick heat shrink tubing, to prevent such breaking. You need a very short screwdriver to replace the magnetron. Now, all fixed! ~$150. A new one lists for $2000, installed in the overhead. My wife thinks I am a genius.
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- Customer:
- Lee from Spartanburg, SC
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10129
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Glass turntable broke when being washed.
Ordered the part on Monday, it was delivered on Wednesday, only paid for standard shipping. All I had to do was put it in, right part, back to new!
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- Customer:
- James from Livermore, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB01X10132
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The 1st hardware kit I ordered had a missing alinement screw.
. The part arrived in acouple of days and the repair to minutes. Good work Jim.
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- Customer:
- Michael from Bradenton, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB56X10524
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
no back plate 2 mount
mtg plate came and the rest was easy,did wiring in upper cabinet 4 microwave,drilled 1 1/8 hole in btm of cab 4 power cord 2 go thru.All this was done by common sence and a tape measure,no templates were with this unit (YARD SALE)GE1600,3 bolt holes 2 hold micro upafter installing on back plate,plugged it in and it worked! end of story.
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- Customer:
- Nelia from Streamwood, IL
- Parts Used:
- 6324W1A001L
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
no heat
unplug the unit then pull down , lot of screws are on top. open the cover . you could see the parts that need to replace on the right hand side (heavy side). disconnect wires then test the parts that need to replace by a tester to make sure that it's really broke .then unscrew part and replace .
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- Customer:
- Edwin from New York, NY
- Parts Used:
- WB27X10928
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
No heat
Replace the fuses
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- Customer:
- Benjamin from Anchorage, AK
- Parts Used:
- 6324W1A001L
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Replacement of Magnetron
I UNPLUGGED the microwave and removed the cover, using a phillips and a Torx screwdriver for the machine screws. I set these screws aside, so as not to confuse them with the later encountered screws. I photographed the magnetron to assure proper placement of the 6 phillips machine screws involved in reassembly (marking the the locations on the old magnetron would do as well. I marked the old magnetron "old", to avoid later confusion. I removed the two screws holding the shields to the magnetron. I removed 3 of the 4 screws holding the magnetron to the microwave, leaving one of the top screws. I held the magnetron securely and removed the last screw, pulling out a the part of the magnetron that penetrated the microwave. I installed the new magnetron in reverse order. One problem I encountered was locating one of the six screws, which had been pulled into the old magnetron by magnetism.
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- Customer:
- Mack from Jacksonville, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB27X10928
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
No heat.
Replaced the fuse. Result; did not fix the problem.
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- Customer:
- Donald from Sioux Falls, SD
- Parts Used:
- WB06X10564
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken turntable coupler
Remove and installed new one.
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- Customer:
- William from Socorro, NM
- Parts Used:
- WB27X10928
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Quit working
Just like the directions said. Very simple.
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- Customer:
- Frank from Arlington, VA
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10129
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken microwave glass tray
Placed the new tray in the microwave.
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- Customer:
- Stephanie from Kernersville, NC
- Parts Used:
- WB27X10928
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
microwave won't heat
bought a fuse but that didn't solve the problem. Guess I need a new microwave
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- Customer:
- ISAAC from MADAWASKA, ME
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10129
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Glass Tray
Very easy replacement. Just lift out and replace with a new one!
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