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GH7145XFQ1 Whirlpool Microwave - Instructions

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Replace bulb under the microwave
Piece of cake. One screw to release the dropdown light diffuser. Just remember, the you're screwing the new bulb in from a reverse perspective. Also this site sends the correct part the first time.
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Light Bulb - 40W
  • Verne from HENDERSONVLLE, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Diode had burnt out
Take off top facing over microwave using screwdriver also protection plate for diode and capaitor. Disconnect diode from frame, bracket to capacitor then remove, disconnect wires leaving diode on capacitor for right connection, replace, rewire done.
Parts Used:
DIODE
  • Benny from OZAN, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Had to replace the grill vent.
Removed 2 screws from top of microwave. Place new grill in place. Replaced 2 screws that were removed. What was wonderful is I ordered the part around 3 pm on a Friday. The part arrived at 9AM the next day and that was without requesting special shipment.
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Vent Grille - Biscuit
  • Juanita from Orlando, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broken vent cover
Unscrewed the remaining pieces of bracket slipped in new vent cover and attached with the two screws. Very easy since the web site showed where the vent attached. I saved over $60.00 doing this repair myself!
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Vent Grille - Black
  • Anthony from Robinson, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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I broke the grill b/c I thought it snapped on and off, not.
I removed the two screws and took off the old grill. Snapped the new grill in place and replaced the screws. This model was not shown on the list but the part fit just fine. The part arrived in 2 days! I ordered the white one and at first didn't think it matched .. maybe my microwave was bisque or almond .. but after 15 minutes of scrubbing I realized it was white but just real dirty .. lol. Now the door opens without the grill falling off. Easy fix.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille
  • Cynthia from Oceanside, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Needed to Replace the Front Vent Cover
I didn't have to remove the old cover since it cracked and fell off the microwave already. I simply snapped in the new vent cover, screwed in the 2 screws and I was done. Super easy.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille
  • MICHELE from ROSEVILLE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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the grill vent broke
just matched the holes for the screws after remove them from the microwave, then applied the new grill and put the screws in place again DONE
Parts Used:
Vent Grille
  • Clemencia from Naples, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Door panel frame was cracked
removed the phillips head screws on the latch side of the door and popped the old frame off. Then we reset the glass from the old frame on the inside of the new frame. closed the door and lined up the new frame and gave it a little bump to get it set. installation was easy and on a scale of 1 - 10, I'd give it an 8.5.
Parts Used:
Outer Door Panel Frame - White
  • Richard from Minneapolis, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Microwave would run but not heat up the food
Removed the microwave from above the oven by loosening the two screws above the microwave. As the unit tilted outward lifted up and the whole unit came out all the time feeding the power cord through the cutout for the power cord. After it was out removed the cover and identified the capacitor and made sure it was discharged and removed and replaced the diode. tested before reinstalling and it heated up just fine. Reversed order and reinstalled . Very easy job maybe a second hand to help fish the power cord when installing and removing.
Parts Used:
DIODE
  • Jerry from FORT WORTH, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Handle broke off
-leave door attached to microwave.

-remove three phillps screws from end of door next to handle.

-use two flathead screw drivers to pry apart the outside cover and unsnap the two sections of the door. Start in the top middle.

-use phillips screw driver to remove two screws holding handle on.

--handle has an up and down side, attach longer side to the top of the door.

-snap two door pieces back together.
Parts Used:
Door Handle
  • Randall from CHAPEL HILL, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Light bulb out
Put s pot under were you take the screw out.If you drop it you can get it easy
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Joe from RAIL RD FLAT, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Not heating up
Remove “over the stove” unit. Remove unit shell case. Unscrew and disconnect diode. Replace diode. Re-assemble. Put unit back in place.
Parts Used:
DIODE
  • Michael from GLENDALE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Lights bulbs burned out
Really easy for a 75-year old female; just spent more time reading the online manual than actually installing the light bulbs to find out where to access the light bulbs.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Kat from Hudson, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Replacing the cracked door handle
We had to take off the black inside frame of the door in order to get to the screws which held the handle on. Getting that piece off was a real challenge for fear of cracking the plastic around the edge of the door.....it wasn't very easy. Once we got that off, the rest of the repair was simple, and replacing the inside frame went very smoothly.
Parts Used:
Door Handle - Almond
  • Ron from Maricopa, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The plastic screw brackets had broken on the original model.
Removed the old vent grill by removing the two screws and put in the new one.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille - Black
  • James from Battle Ground, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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All Instructions for the GH7145XFQ1
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