72162649200 Kenmore Microwave - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Paul from CHARLOTTESVLE, VA
- Parts Used:
- 5230W1A011B
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Replacing top vent filter
Followed owners manual instructions to the letter: removed two top screws, opened the unit door so I could slide out the old filter. We don’t cook much at all in the unit, mostly just heating coffee and reheating leftovers. BUT! The top grill was pretty greasy and needed hot soapy water to clean, including in the depths of the top area. The whole process, especially the company website for part ID and purchase, was slick!
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- Customer:
- Lynwood from GONZALES, LA
- Parts Used:
- 5230W1A012B, 5230W1A011B
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Change the Charcoal Filter and Microwave Grease Filter (Normal Maintenance)
Both were easy to replace. I followed the instructions in the users manual which came with the microwave. On the grease filter, I removed the 2 Phillips head screws which hold the grill plate in place. I had to open the microwave all the way to remove the grill plate. The grease filter was easy to remove and replace with a new one. I then put the grill back in and secured it with the 2 screws. Easy Peasy!
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- Customer:
- Janet from Medina, OH
- Parts Used:
- 5304440323
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door handle broke
Pried off the inner molding around the door to access screws. Attached new handle. reattached molding. Very easy
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- Customer:
- Krzysztof from NEW BRITAIN, CT
- Parts Used:
- 5230W1A012B
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Leek
Change gasket
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- Customer:
- Claude from PARK CITY, UT
- Parts Used:
- 5230W1A012B
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Air Filter Replacement
Originally called it "grease filter" until I found very small print "air filter" on damaged original. Part #PS3527528
Slipped into place with ease -- right bottom of microwave
Slipped into place with ease -- right bottom of microwave
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- Customer:
- Donna from PARKERSBURG, WV
- Parts Used:
- 3650W1A075B
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Handle broken needed replaced
Took a putty knife and our the inside trim molding around the glass loose used a phillips screwdriver to remove old handle and install new handle popped trim piece back on.
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- Customer:
- Rene from MORENO VALLEY, CA
- Parts Used:
- 4900W1A001B
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Wanted to see the instructions before I install it.
Wanted to see the instructions before I install it.
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- Customer:
- Michael from Perry, OH
- Parts Used:
- 6549W1S011M
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Microwave & turntable quit working-the computer worked ok.
Took off cover and checked all of circuits (& fuse). Had continuity until I got to turntable motor. Little motor on bottom of micro.It did not have continuity. I thought - looking at circuits - it had to be motor. When I got new motor - I was surprised there was no continuity through it but I was confident it was what I needed . But motor in & tested & worked fine. GE was no help at all! No useful info at all online! No schematics! The motor Had been discontinued ( thankks to info from Partselect.com). Partselect.com found a replacement part (& #).
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- Customer:
- Donald from Oak Ridge, TN
- Parts Used:
- 3B74133Q
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Microwave operated but did not heat
Initial failure of over range microwave Aug 3rd. Control Panel worked but no heat. Took to local LG authoriaed local repair place. They fixed it quickly and we re-installed it. Worked fine for 2 months then had similar failure again. Agaim took to same authorized repairer. They kept unit for 3 months but finally concluded theu could not fix it and suggested we contact LG for a partial refund. When they tested the unit during re-assembly in my presence, there was a blue flash and the fuse blew. Since we had built a custom tile mural back splash around this unit, I brought it home, ordered a number of time delay fuses new capacitor and two new high voltage diodes. However, using my Fluke DMM, I checked the existing capacitor and high voltage diode and they checked OK so I just replaced the time delay fuse. The high voltage transformer leads had 2 possible ways to connect to capacitor and diode. Tried one way, plugged unit in and turned it on, and immediatly blew the fuse. Replaced the fuse and reversed the high voltage transformer connections,amd turned unit pn, and it worked perfectly. Since we had experienced several power failures during the time of the original failure, the repairer concluded that power spikes might be at fault, so I also purchased a TrippLite ISOBAR4ULTRA 3300 Joule surge protector between wall outlet and microwave, and re-installed over range. It has worked perfectly since.
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- Customer:
- Marianne from CHURCH HILL, MD
- Parts Used:
- 6912W1Z004B
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
light bulb replacement
very simple
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- Customer:
- Dan from Bella Vista, AR
- Parts Used:
- 5304440323
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken handle
Very easy repair. I popped of the inside plastic door cover with a putty knife, removed screws to old handle, inserted new handle and reinserted screws and plastic cover. It was that simple. The complete job took me under 3 minutes.
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- Customer:
- Matt from Uniontown, OH
- Parts Used:
- 5304440323
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken door handle.
Piece of cake. Pryed the cover off of the back of the door with a flat head screwdriver and then screwed in the new handle.
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- Customer:
- Gena from ROSICLARE, IL
- Parts Used:
- 1B71961H
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Tray ,Glass
Received my replacement Tray,Glass in only 2 days. Opened it and placed it in the Microwave. Yep, it was that easy!
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- Customer:
- Dennis from Chesapeake, VA
- Parts Used:
- 2B71165R
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
No Heat
1. Removed unit from the cabinet. (2 screws). 2. Remove the outer microwave metal shell. (10 screws). 3. Locate and remove part. (3 screws). 4. Install new part and replace all screws. 5. Install unit back into cabinet. So easy. I will share this site with all of my friends.
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- Customer:
- Jackie from Fort Smith, AR
- Parts Used:
- 5304440323
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
cracked handle
Called an appliance repair service
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