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GLMB186KSB General Electric - Instructions

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Burned out magnetron
Removed cover
Disconnected capacitor from old magnetron
Removed old magnetron
Installed new part
Connected capacitor
Reinstalled cover
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Microwave Magnetron
  • Dewey from MADISON, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Turntable Stopped Working/Display Timer Would Countdown But Not Heat
With this model, you must remove the outer covering. Don't try to access the display unit from the front like I've seen in some other GE microwave videos. After removing the outer covering, the switches are easy to replace. They are very visible and easy to get to without taking any other parts off. You will see the door switches just behind the display board. Remove the switch and then remove the connecting wires to ensure you don't inadvertently brake a wire. You will need a tamper resistant star bit to remove 3 or 4 screws from the back panel. All other screws are philips head. I went ahead and replaced both switches (yes...there are two of them) and works like a charm. I saved an $800 microwave for less than $60 and know what to do if it happens again. Appears to be a common problem on this model. Thanks for others making a post...It saved me time and money reading others remarks. Good luck!
Parts Used:
Primary Door Interlock Switch
  • Steve from Wesley Chapel, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Microwave would not heat up
Part just snapped into place and wires were reattached.
Parts Used:
Primary Door Interlock Switch
  • Suzanne from POWELL, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Broken turn plate
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Glass Cooking Tray
  • Rita from SEATTLE, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Microwave not turning on. All other functions operate
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD and discharge the capacitor
Leave unplugged overnight
Remove vent grille by removing the 2 philips screws
Remove the LED panel by removing 1 phillips screw
Disconnect all connectors that plug into back of the LED board completely
Remove the wires from the switches (3) at the inside edge of the microwave door
Gently remove each switch housing and test all three switches for continuity
Carefully replace non-functioning switches and reassemble the panel
GOOD LUCK
Parts Used:
Primary Door Interlock Switch
  • Tom from DENVER, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Not heat
-unplug
-remove top and front covers
-unplug wire connectors from heating assembly
-remove heating assembly from metal stand and push out of the way
-remove metal stand from dry
-pull out heating assembly
-install new one in reserve order
Parts Used:
FUSE
  • Kip from POWELL, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Door Switch went bad, Internal Fan would run every time you open the door
Unscrewed the control panel (2 screws), lift up and let hang, with a plan screwdriver open bracket holding the switch, unplug 2 wires, replace with new switch, plug in the 2 wires, push switch back into bracket. Then slide on the control panel, put the 2 screws back. Easy fix.
Parts Used:
Primary Door Interlock Switch
  • gilbert from TOMS RIVER, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The unit would run when the door was open!
First I had to accept the fact that the unit was designed to keep non-professional people from doing any repairs. The switch was installed in such a manner that I had to break the mounting to remove the switch, then drill a hole in the mounting to secure the new switch in place.
Parts Used:
Primary Door Interlock Switch
  • Mike from BLUFFTON, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Wrong cooking tray in the microwave
Replaced the 16" tray with a 14" tray. Works great now. Took about 20 seconds to take out the old tray and put in the new.
Parts Used:
Glass Cooking Tray
  • Michael from Pearland, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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no power in microwave in turn table wouldn't turn light would work act like door was open
remov cover to check voltage and found problem at the interlock switch ohm the switch and found it was open replace both switches it work fine now
Parts Used:
Primary Door Interlock Switch
  • johnny from port orange, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Try to heat food and fuse would blow.
Went on Youtube and pulled up how to fix a microwave.
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CAPACITOR HIGH VOLTAGE
  • bart from new sarpy, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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No heat.
Replaced the fuse. Result; did not fix the problem.
Parts Used:
FUSE
  • Mack from Jacksonville, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Glass cooking tray was cracked
I ordered a new one by calling the 800 number, gave them my model number and ordered a new one on the phone and paid with my credit card. It was shipped the same day and I received it on the second day by Fed-X.
Parts Used:
Glass Cooking Tray
  • Fran from Geyserville, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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microwave won't heat
bought a fuse but that didn't solve the problem. Guess I need a new microwave
Parts Used:
FUSE
  • Stephanie from Kernersville, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Cover stirrer melted because microwave was left on with nothing in it.
I only had to snap the parts into place
Parts Used:
COVER STIRRER FAN BLADE-STIRRER
  • Norman from Raleigh, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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