JES1384S General Electric Microwave - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Richard D from Good Hope, GA
- Parts Used:
- WB26X186
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The motor was going bad and stopped intermittently.
I unplugged the microwave and turned it over. It was easy to spot where the motor was located. I noticed the cover had little tabs holding it in place. I noticed it had brackets that could be snipped and the cover reversed so the little tabs and hole for the metal screw could be installed. I used snips and cut the little tabs and removed the cover. The motor had one screw and a tab that held it in place. I unplugged the motor first removed the screw and changed the motor. Then I plugged it into the wiring harness.The plastic piece for the turn table dropped out. I used pliers and straightened the tabs turned the plate over and put two small extensions in the slots and removed the metal screw and pushed the tabs in place and the metal screw through the hole and tightened. I then set the microwave in place and opened the door and pushed the plastic piece into its proper place. I then got a cup of water and heated it up.
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- Customer:
- walter from WILLISTON, ND
- Parts Used:
- WB26X186
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
turntable stopped turning around, motor bad
This was an under counter microwave located above the range. There is a cover on the bottom of the unit that contains screens for the fan. This cover is removed by taking out 3 screws located near the front of the unit. Be sure to support the cover when removing the last screw. There is a plug-in wire going to the turn table motor. Unplug it so you can lay the cover on the range top. The motor is removed by taking out two screws and pulling down. It should not take much force as it slides into a plastic drive located under the turn table inside the microwave. There should be specifications on the old motor that match the new motor. Push the new motor up into the plastic drive unit, matching the "D" shaft of the motor into the plastic drive. Replace two motor screw in correct holes so that the plastic drive is centered in the hole. Plug the motor back in and replace the cover.
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- Customer:
- joseph from durham, NC
- Parts Used:
- WB26X186
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
turntable wouldn't turn
On the bottom of Microwave I cut the 6 clips holding the cover in place with side cutters. Removed the one screw holding motor in place. Un plugged it. Plugged in new motor, replaced screw. Filed off sharp points of clips. Slid cover tabs into slots, put screw in cover. Replaced parts inside oven, turned it on, it worked.
I did this twice. The first time the plug fell inside the housing and I had to turn the microwave over to fish it out. So when I received new part I left it plugged in. I should make it clear I am talking about the plug to the motor not the one to the microwave. Of course I unplugged that before I even moved the microwave. Thanks to another customer and his repair story because I was dreading the chore of dismantling the entire microwave to get to the turn table motor. He made it so easy. Thank you for having the part and great instructions.
I did this twice. The first time the plug fell inside the housing and I had to turn the microwave over to fish it out. So when I received new part I left it plugged in. I should make it clear I am talking about the plug to the motor not the one to the microwave. Of course I unplugged that before I even moved the microwave. Thanks to another customer and his repair story because I was dreading the chore of dismantling the entire microwave to get to the turn table motor. He made it so easy. Thank you for having the part and great instructions.
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- Customer:
- raul from elmhurst, NY
- Parts Used:
- WB39X82
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Glass Cooking Tray
Open the microwave tray, set the class cooking tray on the rotating device an done. Real peace of cake. Thank you for the promp delivery. Your future costumer, raul.
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- Customer:
- Jose j from SYLMAR, CA
- Parts Used:
- WB49X10080
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
wave guide cover
Remove two plastic buttons,remove old damaged cover,replace with new one
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- Customer:
- Hilda from marysville, WA
- Parts Used:
- WB39X82
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
I accidently broke my cooking tray.
I ordered a new one in about 3 days it was here. all I did is put it in. Thanks so much. I have all whirlpool appliances and am happy I have a place to order when I need a part.
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- Customer:
- Kathleen from Buffalo, NY
- Parts Used:
- WB39X82
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
blew up glass plate over heating/burning sugary food
cleaned out vents, inside of microwave, replaced plate
Plate replacement took only a few days Very fast delivery Thanks
Plate replacement took only a few days Very fast delivery Thanks
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- Customer:
- J Theodore from RESTON, VA
- Parts Used:
- WB36X951
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door switch broke
Went on line and saw the Video - very simple to follow - very easy to remove and install the new switch -- went like a breeze!
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- Customer:
- Michael from LYNN, MA
- Parts Used:
- WB36X951
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
light bulb burn out
removed 3 screws from back took cover off pulled out socket pulled off terminal replaced bulb then reverse order back together. all while unplugged.
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- Customer:
- Charles from Orange, TX
- Parts Used:
- WB39X82
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Cooking Tray
Replaced tray with a new tray
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- Customer:
- Bruce from Hanover Park, IL
- Parts Used:
- WB24X10103
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
tray would slowly rotate when door was open.
I determined that one of the 4 micro switches that interface with the door was faulty. Ordered that part and replaced it. Had to remove the cover and front control panel (without removing any connections. Two philips screws hold the limit switch assembly to the bracket. After removing those screws, twist the whole switch assembly clockwise around the mounting frame and now you can remove the defective micro switch and replace it with a new one. This works for any of the 4 switches.
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- Customer:
- Alan from Lytle, TX
- Parts Used:
- WB26X186
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
turntable not turning
Was sent the wrong part but wanted a pizza so I installed it anyway and now the turntable turns a 6 rpm instead of 3 rpm. I figured that the part I ordered was no longer available and that was the best you could do for a replacement part. Replacement was easy- removed panel from bottom of microwave and filed the sharp edges from the side cutters, remove the one motor screw and motor. swapped the plug over and installed the new part. Replaced bottom panel, plugged in and cooked a pizza.
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- Customer:
- Takayo from Moody, AL
- Parts Used:
- WB27X10568
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Microwave is completely off!!
My husband burned the microwave by using alumifoil. It was working for a little while after that but next day, the microwave was completely off. He thought the thermostat was broken, ordered the part and replace it. It's fixed and working fine now. Someone mentioned that if you put the broken thermostat in the freezer, it will be reset and fixed. I tried that also. I wrap the thermostat and put it in the freezer for one day. Now it's working!! I didn't know about that before I ordered the part but it wasn't expensive at all. So now, we have extra thermostat!!
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- Customer:
- vincent from McCaysville, GA
- Parts Used:
- WB36X951
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
lite bulb
First you have to get the "security screws" out with a pliers or vise grips then it was a snap, just replace the screws with 1/4 drive screws for the next time you have to get in there !
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- Customer:
- Charles from Lampasas, TX
- Parts Used:
- WB36X951
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Needed to replace burned out light
Simply remove the cover after unplugging the Microwave. The light is attached to a bracket and unplugs from the electrical system and then pops out. Replace with the new bulb and bracket, reattach the electrical connection and replace the cover. Less than 15 minutes. Just need a special star screwdriver bit with a hole in the middle to remove and replace the screws holding the cover to the frame.
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