GH6178XPB0 Whirlpool Microwave - Instructions

Remove the microwave from its mount above the stove. Remove the sheet metal top/sides piece. Pop the control panel loose to allow access from the front. Remove more screws that will allow the small inverter to be removed and the big inverter housing to be wrangled loose enough to remove the big inverter. Pop the inverter cooling fan from its mount. Disconnect wires and remove screws to remove big inverter. Install new inverter in reverse process.

Open door and remove vent cover buy pulling gently. Next un plug the microwave. emove the screw at the top of the control panel. Slide the control panel straight up until the hooks on the sides slip out of the slots. Tip the panel toward you and unplug the three different plugs near the top of the panel. Now the panel will tip further out and it can be moved around to get the metal catch at the bottom to come out of the slot. This will let the panel tip down to a horizontal position making it easier to work on. Remove the one screw that holds the circuit board to the plastic rack. There are three tabs that hold it in place but all of mine were broken off. Next remove the three screws that hold the plastic rack and the screw that holds the grounding wire. Lift the circuit board up and slide the old plastic rask out. Don't forget to unplug the sensor light from the rack. Slide the new rack in place and snap the circuit board onto the new rack. Replace all screws, put the control panel back into the slot then put the hooks on the sides back into their slots, replace the screw at the top. Put the vent cover back on, plug it in and go have a beer.

Remove 2 screws on opened edge of door. Carefully use putty knife to loosen and slip interior door unit from exterior door cover. Be careful, your working with plastic. You should be able to have a large enough cap at open edge at bottom of door to reach in with philips screwdriver. The bottom handle screw is cover by a dense padding. You will need to use screwdriver point to move padding away from screw. With left hand holding firmly on front outside of door apply pressure to screwdriver and backout the bottom handle screw. Assemble new handle in reverse order. Apply even index finger to thumb pressure to reassemble interior door unit into door cover.

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Washed the glass tray and put in the microwave oven. Easy..

I removed the broken tray and ring-turn and replaced it with the new
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Rep knew exactly what I needed when I described where the part should go on my microwave - price great - shipping great - installed in seconds. Thank you!

I ordered another one and placed it inside the microwave. It works and fits perfectly. I received the order exactly as scheduled.

Replaced the supports and rack.

Removed turntable
Place support ring in track
Place turntable on support ring.
Easy, peasy!

I ordered the handle and one screw (I thought they were 2 per pack). I removed the handle and replace it using the new screw and one of the old screws. It was VERY easy.

easy to replace, just the same as cleaning the turntable and placing back in the micorwave;

After removing the over-the-range unit (no small feat!) I had to figure out how to open the case (good puzzle!). Capacitor had already discharged, so it was very easy to reach in, pop the old fuse and install the new one! As per your advice, I found out I was a "28%-er"! Upon re-installation, the microwave "sprang to life"!! Thanks, "Part Select"!! I was already shopping around for a new machine! (Now if you could only tell me an easier way to re-mount this heavy beast over the stove!!!)

Looked up the Whirlpool Co. and ordered the part. It was quite simple. Arrived in 2 days and I simply placed it in the microware. It was very very easy!

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I unscrewed the two screws on the edge of the door. Then gently wiggled the door frame (front cover) loose (this was the first time its been off so there was grease build up in places that I never saw) once off just unscrewed screw and put back on microwave cover screwed outer screws in and good as new!