All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Microwave YMH1170XSB1

left something in microwave too long and burned parts

replaced burnt parts

Parts Used:

Drive Coupling

RING-TURN

Glass Cooking Tray

Norman from Angier, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replace vent grille

The repair was very simple. only had to remove two screws and replaced the broken grill.

Parts Used:

Vent Grille - Black

Allen from Irmo, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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burnt out light bulb

The problem I have with changing the bulb is my microwave is an overhead one and therefore I cannot tip it on its side to easily replace the bulb. I have to drop the lid down and carefully install the new bulb from underneath.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Shirley from Londonderry, NH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Burn't out bulb.

Removed the glass cover and replaced the bulb. Very simple.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Carter from McCordsville, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Clearing the clean code was the hardest part.

I had no problem installing the new filter. Just used a phillips screw driver to remove the two screws holding the vent cover in place. Cleaned the dust out of the ducts and reinstalled the new filter. The screws must be held to the screw driver with your finger tips so you don't drop them in the vent cover. The most difficulty I had was in clearing the clean code from the screen. There are no instructions in the owners manual for doing this. But after several tries I got it.

Parts Used:

Charcoal Filter

Wayne from New Berlin, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broken plate

Took the replacement plate out of the box and put it in the microwave in seconds. I never realized how much of a difference having the correct microwave plate would make. It's great to have it back.

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

JASON from ABSECON, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Bulb burned out

You had alerted that it was imperative to unplug unit before starting to remove defective bulb. As described, there was silicon on bulb and socket and bulb broke upon my attempt to remove. Had to use needle nose pliers to get metal base of old bulb from socket, then all went well.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Lester from Mesquite, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Broken Vent Grill

My daugher used the vent grill on the microwave as a handhold while putting dishes away in the cupboard and broke it. I found the part via the Whirlpool website. When the part arrived I removed the two screws, placed the new vent grill in place and replaced the screws. Total time: About 10 minutes.

Parts Used:

Vent Grille - Black

Gerald from Temple, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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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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changed filters

Replaced filter which came inrecord time.

Parts Used:

Charcoal Filter

Edward from Oakland, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
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.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W