MH1170XST1 Whirlpool Microwave - Instructions

The repair tool less than 5 minutes. The repair part fit perfectly. The new part looks and performs just like the original.

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!!!)

It took me 15 minutes total - 5 minutes to clean the microwave, 1 minute to install three new parts, and 9 minutes to enjoy my celebratory glass of wine!

Opened door and put new plate in.

Placed order on Thursday evening and received Sat Am

Unplug appliance. Remove total of 7 phillips screws from sides and front of bottom panel . Panel front drops down, remove one socket screw and socket. Now have access for lineman' s pliers to unscrew bulb base. Reinstall socket, replace bulb and 7 panel screws. Restore power.

Took out turntable and swapped out old one with a new bright and shiny
New one, ring that is. It was easy using the part from parts select
Thanks
Paul

I placed a thick towel by the opening at the top of my stove and was able to fit the new grease filter in with no problem

Removed two Phillips head screws, installed the new Vent Grill, and carefully reinstalled the old screws, being sure not to over tighten them.

used screw driver to pry up old part. lifted right off. line up drive couple drive push on. repair took less than 1 minute to repair. works like new
Very Pleased with Parts Select replacement parts

After removing the current vent grille I realized one of the three tabs that hold it in place (with the 2 screws) was broken off somehow. This allowed the vent grilled to slide down and into the way of the back edge of the door. It was bending the door edge and I didn't want further damage to the microwave.
I ordered the new part from partselect.com. It came within a couple days.
I opened the door and getting on a stool I could then reach the 2 screws that held the vent grille in place. I remove the screws and the old vent grille. I cleaned the inside of the area with a vacuum to remove the decade of dust and filth... it was pretty bad. (I will probably clean there more often now that I know how to get into it.)
I slid the new vent grille into place and set the screws. It works perfectly.
The stainless color was perfect and looked just like the previous one. The door opens freely now.
Steps:
1- Unplug microwave... always the first step for any repair on an electrical device. Also, be aware a microwave capacitor can hold a charge for a couple days, so be sure to only work on the vent unless you wait a few days for that charge to dissipate.
2- Open the door and get on a stool to find the 2 screws holding the vent in place. They are about 24in apart and screw in on the diagonal.
3- Remove the screws and slide the vent grill out of the tab slots by pulling the top of the vent forward slightly (toward you about 15 degrees) and lifting the vent grill up. The tabs are about 3/8in deep.
4- Clean area. You could blow it out or vacuum. I didn't use any liquid as this is an electrical device and I didn't want to short anything out.
5- Slide the new vent grille into the tab slots. One of the slots is also used by the light cover. You have to slide the light cover as far back as you can (slide the cover towards the back of the microwave) to get the vent grill in without lifting the light cover lid as you slide it in.
6- Place the screws back into the vent grill.
7- Plug in microwave.

First, we had to clean up all the interior surfaces, which was just cleaning. There was no internal damage. Then, just setting the center connector, rotary rollers and glass plate. Simple

Took microwave off the mount, removed all the outer covers except the face, used metal screwdriver to short the big capacitor to keep from being shocked, removed magnetron and replaced with new part. Put back together, hung on wall, and finished. I used a youtube video and it turned into a very simple fix.

Ordered a new motor. Removed the outside trim of the oven-microwave combo. 2 screws at the bottom of the trim. Removed the screws that held the combination micro and oven unit in place. Removed the top and bottom black plastic grill of the microwave. 3 screws each. Pulled the entire unit out about 1 inch exposing the screws at each side of the microwave that hold it in place.
Snapped off the top control panel which exposed the wiring connecting the control panel.
Unplugged a couple of wire harness units to free the control panel.
Be sure to label the units to know which goes where during reassembly.
Remove the microwave unit from the housing and place it on its side.
Remove the metal plate that houses the motor. 4 screws hold the motor in place. Disconnect the 2 wires from the old motor and you are ready to install the new motor. Be sure to TURN OFF THE POWER to the unit at the breaker box and remove the turntable from inside the microwave.

The grease filters you sent to me are not the same size as the filters I replaced!!! Since the new filters do not fit correctly the air does not get filtered since the filters are too small for the hole. Why would you send me replacements that are not the same size as the ones I replaced? The filters are in the hole of the original ones but are too short. Not happy with this transaction at all!!!

I had to cut the leads on the thermostat to enable the wire terminal clips to fit on the leads. Not hard at all when the right tools are available. Care must be used because the leads are subject to being damaged. “ Hold leads with narrow needle nose pliers while cutting!