PVM9179DF1CC General Electric Microwave - Instructions
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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:
- Kim from Saint David, ME
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019, WB44X10046
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Convection oven not work in microwave.
I did some research and found the part through this website. Very easy to change the heater sheath, just took long to take everything apart. Looked at some diagrams to see exactly where the part was.
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- Customer:
- Kathleen from Bedford, NH
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
bulbs burnt out and needed to be changed
Ridiculously easy, unscrew, and change bulbs. Having the correct bulbs made all the difference, I did not have to waste time looking for the correct one.
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- Customer:
- PETER from NEW YORK, NY
- Parts Used:
- WB08X10057
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Microwave’s Halogen Light Bulb burned out.
Our Microwave’s Halogen Light Bulb burned out.
We looked in our manual and were able to take the cover off to get to the bulb, but we were unable to unscrew the builb and the bulb in the manual did not match the size of the one you offer (size and part number were different)
We called 1-888-738-4871.
Gentleman who answered was very knowledgeable: answered all of our questions (PULL THE OLD BULB OUT) and assisted us by ordering replacement bulbs.
We (more importantly my wife) were very pleased with the result.
We looked in our manual and were able to take the cover off to get to the bulb, but we were unable to unscrew the builb and the bulb in the manual did not match the size of the one you offer (size and part number were different)
We called 1-888-738-4871.
Gentleman who answered was very knowledgeable: answered all of our questions (PULL THE OLD BULB OUT) and assisted us by ordering replacement bulbs.
We (more importantly my wife) were very pleased with the result.
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- Customer:
- Sal from Center Moriches, NY
- Parts Used:
- WB27X44106
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Micro was not producing heat.
Removed unit from above range. (A two person task.) Removed display panel, disconnecting wires from plugins. Removed outer cover to access magnetron. Used camera to take photos before disconnecting other wires. Replaced magnetron and reconnected wires, double checking with photo. Tested prior to reinstalling. It works fine.
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- Customer:
- Gerry from New Milford, CT
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
interior/exterior bulb replacement
Inside "cavity" bulb was a PITA. Need to remove top decorative trim (2 screws and tabs) to access bulb housing. Broke 1 screw tab so be careful (Wiggle it more). Acccess to bulb housing was made for younger smaller hands, attached by 1 screw. Remove screw, rotate housing, replace bulb. Reverse proceedure. Outside bulb, cake...1 screw, drop lens replace bulb, your done.
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- Customer:
- DOMINICK from VENICE, FL
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Bulbs Burnt Out
Removed old bulbs replaced with new. Bulb fit perfect thank you
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- Customer:
- Timothy from Swampscott, MA
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
microwave lamp was burned out
took glass cover off being an electrician and saw lamp or bulb was burned out. googled your site and with model number.went on partselect found lamp,orderd it.2 days later lamp arived installed lamp. So easy no running around or making several calls
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- Customer:
- Billy from Palm Desert, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Failed Bulb
Screw out-old bulb out- new bulb in- screw back in!!!!!
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- Customer:
- Anita M from Rochester, NY
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Could not find the part at the big box stores - HD or Loew's
Removed the glass shield and inserted the 2 bulbs. Then replaced the glass shield.
The staff were terrific. Thanks so much as it had a happy ending.
Anita
The staff were terrific. Thanks so much as it had a happy ending.
Anita
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- Customer:
- Raymond from Ashland, VT
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
bulbs for sueface light burned out
Removed screw holding faceplate that covered bulbs. Next inserted new bulbs into sockets.
Turned on surface light to insure they worked - they did. Re-attached faceplate.
Turned on surface light to insure they worked - they did. Re-attached faceplate.
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- Customer:
- Norma from De Moines, IA
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The halogen bulb had blown
It was just a matter of removing the old bulb and easily putting the new one in place. Very simple repair and the bulb was received amazingly fast. Was no doubt the best service I have received and I appreciate the quick response.
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- Customer:
- Wilbert from Stephens City, VA
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Light Bulbs Failed
Used a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the light cover in place. Removed the two bulbs and replaced them. Closed the cover and tightened the screw
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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:
- Thomas from Laguna Niguel, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB25X10019
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Surface light bulbs burned out under microwave
Unscrew (one screw) and take off the cover of the surface light under the microwave (the light over the stove). Firmly pull out the old light bulbs. Align the two prongs of the new bulbs into the socket and firmly push into the recepticle. Replace the cover and screw.
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