JVM1640C 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:
- 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:
- Pearlie from Beulaville, NC
- Parts Used:
- WB27X10928
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Timer, light and control pad worked. Turn table and heat did not work. Oven would not start up.
I first read where someone had the same problem. Their solution was a burned-out fuse. I ordered a new fuse...installed it and that did not solve my problem. I revisted PartSelect and read how Marla (from Arlington, TX)solved her problem. I purchased a secondary switch and when it arrived, I made a copy of Marla's instructions and followed them to the letter. I installed the new secondary switch into the secondary space, put everything back together and the oven STILL DID NOT WORK. I had to take the latching panel apart again and test each switch to see if there was another bad one. I found that the third switch was burned out. So I took the new switch out of the second slot and installed it into the third slot. I tested the switches before reinstalling the latching panel. This time everything worked. So I put everything back together, reinstalled the microwave on the wall, tested it again, and everything worked perfectly.
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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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- David from Roanoke, VA
- Parts Used:
- WB26X32629
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Microwave would not heat
I went on line, put in microwave repair and watched a video on repair. I then took the oven down from over the range and took it apart. I could see were the magnetron had burned out. There was a hole with obvious burn marks. I went on line looking for the needed part. I clicked on PartSelect and order the magnetron. I received the part within three days, regular shipping. As I had not put the oven back together it took only a few moments to save 150 to 200+ dollars. I put it back together and happy, happy me, it worked.
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- Customer:
- Lucrecia from Bothell, WA
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10176
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken glass tray
Replaced the tray.
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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:
- Michael from Dittmer, MO
- Parts Used:
- WB06X10689, WB49X10176
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
missing parts
open box and installed
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- Customer:
- Lois from Sarasota, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10176
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The glass microwave turntable for the microwave was dropped and it brokd.
Opened the box, put the glass turntable on the center fitted over the three little bumps.
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- Customer:
- Brian from Minneola, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB26X10135
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
microwave turntable not working
working changed out the motor that arrived within 2days. Great Service and thank you so much.Brian Kerry
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