GMH3204XVS3 Whirlpool Microwave - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Laura from Port St Lucie, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10435116
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Turntable coupling
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!
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- Customer:
- Cheryl from ARVADA, CO
- Parts Used:
- 4393799
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
I had broken the glass turn table.
I ordered another one and placed it inside the microwave. It works and fits perfectly. I received the order exactly as scheduled.
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- Customer:
- DANNY from SAINT JOHNS, FL
- Parts Used:
- 8206232A
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Burned out light in microwave
Spouse just screwed in the new bulb and reinstalled the light cover plate with the two screws. Took under a minute. Works great.
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- Customer:
- Charles R from Libertyville, IL
- Parts Used:
- W10245183
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Loud buzzing noise and no heat.
PartSelect website indicated replacing the high voltage power supply diode is the solution for "no heat" 99% of the time, but the diode was OK. There is more info at the website concerning the case of "loud buzzing and no heat" indicating the magnetron needs to be replaced. As an electrical engineer with knowledge of microwave components, this was also my best guess. However, getting to the magnetron is not the easiest job, but it's not impossible. You also have to be careful to bleed off any charge stored on the high voltage power supply capacitor. Luckily, I found my KitchenAid service manual tucked away inside the unit since I couldn't find it online.
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- Customer:
- Theresa from OVERLAND PARK, KS
- Parts Used:
- 8206232A
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Burned out bulb
Husband replaced the bulb
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- Customer:
- Leon C from MEDFORD, OR
- Parts Used:
- W11252182
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Microwave didn't have support ring when house was purchased.
Removed turntable
Place support ring in track
Place turntable on support ring.
Easy, peasy!
Place support ring in track
Place turntable on support ring.
Easy, peasy!
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- Customer:
- sharon from LAS VEGAS, NV
- Parts Used:
- 4393799
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
glass turn table cracked needed a new one
easy to replace, just the same as cleaning the turntable and placing back in the micorwave;
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- Customer:
- John from BILLINGS, MT
- Parts Used:
- 8206230A
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Replaced the charcoal filter.
On top front of the microwave are two Philip's head screws holding the rail on. Remove these screws and the rail snap out the old filter (noting the dark side down) then snapping the new filter in. Replace rail. 10 to 15 minute task.
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- Customer:
- John from Port Saint Lucie, FL
- Parts Used:
- W11256462
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Microwave turns on but did not heat
Loosened but did not remove screws that held up microwave over range,removed grill on top by loosening screws that held grill in place.removed small mesh grill on right side of microwave, this gave me access to capacitor ,diode is connected from one lead of capacitor to a metal plate ground,Disccarged capacitor to ground by shorting terminals to ground using a thick insulated screwdriver.Since the diode was screwed to the top of the metal plate I cut it out with a pair of side cutters .I then connected the new diode to the capacitor with my long nose pliers and groonded the other end to a more accessible part of the metal grounding plate.I then replaced all parts in reverse order.Works like a charm.
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- Customer:
- Mark from Smithtown, NY
- Parts Used:
- W11707984
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
machine was dead.
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!!!)
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- Customer:
- Emily C from Brandon, MS
- Parts Used:
- 4393799
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dropped the glass cooking tray and it broke in half
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!
E. Robinson
E. Robinson
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The old coupling melted and the tray cracked in half.
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!
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- Customer:
- Lois P from Morris, IL
- Parts Used:
- 4393799
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broke rotating plate, it fell off counter after being washed
Opened door and put new plate in.
Placed order on Thursday evening and received Sat Am
Placed order on Thursday evening and received Sat Am
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- Customer:
- Jerry from Pine, CO
- Parts Used:
- 8206232A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Replacement of hood light bulbs
Unplug the microwave. Then remove the six screws that hold the lower panel which has the light bulb cover and a couple of vent filters. The light bulb sockets are on a fixture that is connected by a quick connect electrical connector. Disconnect that and the whole panel is free to access the bulbs. My bulbs were very fragile and trying to twist them out resulted in the glass twisitng loose with the base still in the sockets. I needed to use a needle nose pliers to remove the bases and then I replaced the bulbs and put every thing back together
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- Customer:
- Alvin from HILTON HEAD, SC
- Parts Used:
- 8206232A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Exterior light bulb (PS2376034) broken off in socket. No access for pliers after glass cover removed.
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.
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