JES1656S General Electric Microwave - Instructions

unplugged power
removed main black cover.
located part WB24X10047 and replaced

Part just snapped into place and wires were reattached.

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

I previously replaced the turning motor because the gears in the old one were stripped. However, the new motor did not fix the problem. Upon examining the 3 wheels of the rotating ring guide, I noticed that there were flat spots on the wheels. When the motor tried to turn the ring, the wheels did not turn, but dragged, thus causing a major friction that eventually stripped the gears of the motor. Fortunately, I diagnosed the problem before the gears of my new motor were ruined. Replacing the rotating ring guide immediately fixed the problem.

Went on Youtube and pulled up how to fix a microwave.

I opened the door reached in give a steady pull up on the part it came out,I put the new one in pushed it down into place Bingo job completed Thank you

Simply took the part out of the package and replaced it. Good service - I recommend PartSelect.com

Replaced the fuse. Result; did not fix the problem.

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.

Replaced motor as a precaution as coupling had broken.

Parts shipped were all correct and good replacements.

bought a fuse but that didn't solve the problem. Guess I need a new microwave

Turned microwave on back to expose bottom, in the center there is a prepunch cover that has to be broken free to get at the motor. I used dykes to cut metal webs around holes. When free the metal cover can be removed exposing the motor that needs to be replaced. One screw holds it in place. Pull off connector,two faston connections, comes off easy, replace motor , replace screw, installed connector, turn metal cover around, replace screw to hold down cover and you are done. Replaced spoked plastic arm under tray.....look closely for flat spots on the wheels....you probably will see them ...also replace. All worked well,$54 was worth it...couldn't buy a new one for that money.

After reading reviews that there was no power what so ever and a fuse replacement will solve the problem, I tried it. Replacing the fuse is very easy (and I am not handy at all). All you have to do is remove the microwave cover from the top by removing two screws, slide the cover to the left and pulling the cover off. Then remove the grill in front of you, by removing one or two screws. The fuse is in front of you, use pliers and be firm but gentle. Replacing the fuse is easy but it did not solve my problem.

This was simple. However I found that the turntable motor was striped so I had to order that too and take off the oven cover. It was simple. Just like walking to the drugstore. I figure I saved at least $100! Be careful when you put the ring guide back. Just line it up carefully. Don't force it! With these on-line appliance people, you are a winner! You can always call the repair guy, they'll be glad to come out, but if you have 1/2 a brain, you can fix it yourself.

After contacting GE support I realized the only interest they had in helping me was to recommend sending a $$$ technican to diagnose the problem. I decided to go to the Sears Parts select website.to see if others were experiencing the noise me microwave was making. After reading through others posting on the subject I decided to purchase the Synchronous Motor. While waiting for the part to come I decided to lubricate the hub of the spides that rotates the plate with white Lithium grease. After a couple of times utilizing the microwave noise went away so whn the part arrived at me home I put it in a drawer just incase I need it a some future date. Hope that someone else finds this information useful. "The Crafty Dodger in Houston"