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IMH15XRS1 Whirlpool Microwave - Instructions

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Vent Grill was broken
I slid the new grill into position and secured it with the original two screws. Could not have been easier.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille
  • Michael from Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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old vent grill broken
Removed to screws from oven to grill. removed grill. put in new grill and replaced the two screws.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille
  • Bobby from Shelley, ID
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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broken glass turntable
No repair- just replaced glass turntable.
Right part I needed with first try
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Glass Cooking Tray
  • Deborah from Baltimore, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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grille was broke
just put the new one on
Parts Used:
Charcoal Filter Vent Grille
  • Louis J from Sandusky, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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son bought home with microwave with missing parts
glass tray and support ring just went in and the grille just screwed in, and the microwave was like new
Parts Used:
RING-TURN Vent Grille Glass Cooking Tray
  • Susan from Vadnais Heights, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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light bult needed to be replaced
The nightmare was that this microwave is installed under the cabinet....in order to get to the light bulb I had to pull out my stove then squeeze into the space between the stove and counter....my old microwave light bult was much easier to change.....Shame on Whirlpool for making this so difficult.....must be a better way to cover the light bulb so that we do not need a screwdriver to remove the door to get to the light bulb
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Deborah from Millersville, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The top front grille screwed in tabs had cracked
The trick is to align the bottom and top tabs first. This take a little coaxing and patience, but once these snap in, the tabs with the threads line up perfectly.

TIP: Thread the screws into the metal tabs while supporting the tabs with your hand BEFORE installing the grille, back them out, and then install. The threads were a little tight, and putting a lot of pressure on them while the tabs are in the slots risks breaking them off.
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Vent Grille Grease Filter
  • Roland from Plantation, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Replace vent grill and filters.
I went online and found the manual for this appliance and used the instructions, which were very helpful. The filters just pop out and the new ones fit right in. No tools were needed. For the vent grill, it was necessary to move the metal tabs back and forth a few times manually before they were properly placed in order to take the two screws, which hold the grill in place. I then loosely tightened the screws (so as not to crack the plastic grill)with a Phillips Head screwdriver. When my husband got up from his nap he was pleased to see the job completed without his help.:)
Parts Used:
Charcoal Filter Grease Filter Vent Grille
  • Elizabeth A from Culver City, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Microwave vent cover was broken
Repair part delivered only a few days after purchasing on-line. The replacement part was the exact same as that on the original unit. Installation took about 1 minute involving 2 screws. Ordering was very easy.

This is a highly recommended parts store.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille
  • Richard from Edmond, OK
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
69 of 70 people found this instruction helpful.
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Bulb "burnt out"
Removed 1 screw, removed "burnt out" bulb and replaced it with new bulb.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Joseph from Pembroke, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Glass microwave turntable shattered while taken out for a cleaning.
PartSelect had the turntable I needed at the best price. Ordering was easy, but best of all, the part was delivered next day. I was able to insert the new turntable plate into the microwave and it was good as new.
Parts Used:
Glass Cooking Tray
  • STEPHEN from FORT MYERS, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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light bulb burned out
when removing the bulb the base broke off and there was an ark took place as I had made a mistake and didn't unplug the unit before working on it , thought with the light switch off it was ok, but still had power in that area . So ALWAYS uplug before making repairs.
The whole unit was dead and I checked for power at the plug and it was live. after unpluging I took the main control panel off and discovered a fuse was blown and replaced it along with a new socket and bulb and now it works like new . the fuses are inside small plastic capsuals so I back probed them with continuity light to find the blown fuse .
It was quite simple once I found how to get the panels off. Just basic common sence will take care of most appliance problems
thanks
Louie Scholl
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W Light Bulb Socket and Housing
  • Louis from mancelona, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Replacement turntable glass
Opened the box and popped it in. No problem with that.
Parts Used:
Glass Cooking Tray
  • Beverly from Hauppauge, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door handle on microwave replacement
I opened the door to the microwave, I removed any screw visible with a screwdriver that's behind the door itself. Next you need to get inside of the door frame, so you need to slip something thin, like a metal putty knife in between and slowly pry it open, it comes out real easy. Now the screws that hold the handle are visible and easily reached. When your finished replacing the handle, carefully squeeze with your hands the two pieces together again and put back the screws. Thats it.
Parts Used:
Door Handle
  • sal from Brooklyn, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The vent grill kept falling off because plastic tabs had broken off.
I got my 5 foot step-ladder and Phillips screw driver and removed two screws that were already there. I discarded the two metal clips because new metal clips are already inserted in the vent grill. I lined-up the vent grill on the microwave and screwed in the two screws. It's a perfect fit.

I'm a 62 year old woman, and if I can do it - anyone can. The vent grill arrived two days after I ordered it.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille
  • DIANE from ROUND ROCK, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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