JES1656S General Electric Microwave - Instructions

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

Replaced motor as a precaution as coupling had broken.

Parts shipped were all correct and good replacements.

Took off cover , unpluged switches , took off switch assy, off/on test hooped and howlered for about 5 mins .Then laughed about other sites said could get those switches. Just wanted to say I LOVE Partselect. Super fast del , great price. JUST AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Removed cover, diagnosed problem, ordered part from Parts Select, received part in 2 days, replaced part, tested and replaced oven into built in space.

First unplugged the microwave, took top grill off, took control panel off, took wires off and used color coded tape to make sure they went back in right places, took fuse out and replaced it and put every thing back and it all worked fine and to top it off my wife did it all. So it was pretty easy.

We tried to follow the instruction on your website but our unit was slightly different. We had to take the stainless Steele outside shell off to remove the bottom to get to the motor. After removing the bottom, there was no wire mesh to cut through so this made it easier and less of a mess. The real challenge after installing the motor and getting the bottom cover back on was lining the stainless steel cover back to fit within all the grooves around the top and sides. It took 2 of us to get the tight fit correct. After that it was good to go! Thanks for the help and general guidance. I think ours was different because of the age and possibly the stainless steel model. We will definitely use your company again. The damage was absolutely human error. I placed a large heavy glass container in the microwave with handles that restricted the rotation. This jammed up the motor and the plastic cog on the motor broke off in the rotating ring. You do need to purchase both the motor and ring to completely repair this problem. Thank you, Lin

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.

Inserted the new tray into the microwave. SIMPLE!!Parts delivered the tray the next day. I wasn't expecting this so fast!!

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.

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"

PartSelect had helpful repair instructions on-line which made the repair easier and faster. Unfortunately, there were other problems with the oven that immediately blew the new fuse I had just installed. It was then determined that additional repair would most likely cost almost as much as a new microwave.

Just like the directions said. Very simple.

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.

I pulled out the unit and found 2 interlock switches that are depressed when the door closes. After cycling the door open/closed I found that one of the switches occasionally would stay depressed. The repair was easy (after I took off the panels so I could get to the switch) I simply removed 2 screws that attached the interlock switch assemblies to the main unit. Then I popped out the defective switch and popped in the new one. This did indeed fix my problem.

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