All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Microwave YGH5184XPS1

Low power - Slow to heat

Replace Magnetron and then I the inverter unit after I discovered the unit still did not heat properly. Inverter had capacitor that was cracked and I found a diode that was flashing over the printed circuit board.

Parts Used:

Magnetron

Thomas from Winona Lake, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The microwave door would not stay latched, so it wouldn't come on.

The repair was easy, I just took off a few screws and found the broken latch spring. The real story is how easy it was to find the replacement spring from Partselect! I couldn't believe they had it, and even better yet, I ordered it one afternoon, and it came the next day with normal shipping! Unbelievable! Then I just popped it in and replaced the covers I had removed and it was working again!

Parts Used:

Spring

George from Maceo, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The microwave grille vent was cracked and the clip was broken.

The replacement grille fit to factory specs, requiring a simple snap in place installation.

Parts Used:

Stainless Steel Vent Grill and Clips

Scott from Tampa, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The glass tray in the microwave got chipped while i was washing it and started to crack.

I just opened the box and set it in. Took all of two minutes.

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Amber from Loretto, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replacement

Easy, perfect

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

George from Statham, GA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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broken clips and plastic pieces holding tabs

The only to repair the vent grill was to purchase a new one. I went ahead and found a the replacement part and waited 5 days when it arrived. Very easy installation. Ijust lined it uap amd popped it in place. With a screwdriver I made sure to extend the clips slightly to ensure they fit snuggly to ensure they held the vent tightly

Parts Used:

Vent Grille - White

Eugenio from San Jose, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broken Vent/Grill cover

Received new cover the next day. Snapped new cover in place with no problems.

Parts Used:

Vent Grille - Black

Charlotte from White House, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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soap and rinse aid were not dispensing

I removed the front cover, which allowed access to the soap dispenser. You need a 1/4" driver set to unscrew the dispenser. I installed the new dispenser, and the dishwasher worked great. The inital problem of the soap door not opening, and the rinse aid not dispensing, was solved.

Parts Used:

Vent Grille - Black

steve from Bartlett, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Microwave turntable stopped rotating.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket. 2. Remove the 10 screws holding the bottom cabinet cover in place. The bottom cabinet cover will swing down allowing acces to the inside ofe the microwave. 3. Remove the connector from the turntable motor. 4. Use a T15 Torx driver to remove the 2 Torx screws holding the motor in place. 5. Remove the motor. 6. Reverse the process using the new motor.

Parts Used:

MOTOR-TURN

Larrt from Minooka, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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replace light blub

removed grill cover, removed bulb plate, unscrew bulb, screw new bulb in socket,put bulb cover back on and screw grill cover back on. no issues whatsoever.

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