JVM1640S General Electric Microwave - Instructions
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- Customer:
- bart from new sarpy, LA
- Parts Used:
- WB27X11033
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Try to heat food and fuse would blow.
Went on Youtube and pulled up how to fix a microwave.
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- Customer:
- Steve from Wesley Chapel, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB24X10047
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Turntable Stopped Working/Display Timer Would Countdown But Not Heat
With this model, you must remove the outer covering. Don't try to access the display unit from the front like I've seen in some other GE microwave videos. After removing the outer covering, the switches are easy to replace. They are very visible and easy to get to without taking any other parts off. You will see the door switches just behind the display board. Remove the switch and then remove the connecting wires to ensure you don't inadvertently brake a wire. You will need a tamper resistant star bit to remove 3 or 4 screws from the back panel. All other screws are philips head. I went ahead and replaced both switches (yes...there are two of them) and works like a charm. I saved an $800 microwave for less than $60 and know what to do if it happens again. Appears to be a common problem on this model. Thanks for others making a post...It saved me time and money reading others remarks. Good luck!
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- Customer:
- johnny from port orange, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB24X10047
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
no power in microwave in turn table wouldn't turn light would work act like door was open
remov cover to check voltage and found problem at the interlock switch ohm the switch and found it was open replace both switches it work fine now
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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:
- Janet from BREVARD, NC
- Parts Used:
- WB07X10967
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Brackets holding the vent grille in place were broken
Unscrewed two screws above, replaced grille and screws.
Need a Phillips screwdriver for screws. Screws MUST be removed in order to side the new grille into the brackets.
Need a Phillips screwdriver for screws. Screws MUST be removed in order to side the new grille into the brackets.
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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:
- Connie G from BELTON, SC
- Parts Used:
- WB07X10967
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Vent Grille broke
Placed it in position and screwed two screws in.
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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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Richard from San Carlos, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB06X10564
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Turntable not turning
The hard part I thought, was to find the part I needed. Not so with Part Select. It took less than a minute to find and order. The new part showed up in a few days. I noticed the new part was a little differant in a good way. The socket porition was a little deeper making it a little better. The microwave works great now.
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- Customer:
- Danny from Louisville, KY
- Parts Used:
- WB36X10328
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
lights were burned
It was REALLY EASY finding the right parts using your diagrams..Thanks for your HELP!!I will definitely be back.Dan H
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- Customer:
- Ursula from Centennial, CO
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10176
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Glass plate.
No installation was required...I simply placed the glass plate replacement inside of my microwave oven.
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- Customer:
- Bonnie from Lutz, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10176
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken turntable
just opened the microwave door and inserted tray
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