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MC8991XT0
MC8991XT0 Whirlpool Microwave - Overview
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Light Bulb - 120V 25W
PartSelect #: PS11747806
Manufacturer #: WPA3073101
This light bulb is a 120 volt, 25 watt incandescent appliance light bulb with a small base screw-in that fits in a variety of appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, cooktops, or stove...
$17.11
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Door Interlock Switch Kit
PartSelect #: PS373050
Manufacturer #: 4392027
This part is a genuine manufacturer door interlock switch kit, also known as primary micro switch or microwave switch kit, for a microwave. The function of this part is to sense when the door of the m...
$85.78
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Thermal Fuse
PartSelect #: PS11740879
Manufacturer #: WP3188286
When the fuse trips due to a malfunction in the oven this part will trip and shut down your oven controller. It is usually located behind your control panel.
$44.48
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Magnetron
PartSelect #: PS11742509
Manufacturer #: WP4392009
This part is used to generate microwave energy/heat.
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PAINT, TOUCH-UP (1/2oz.) (Cord
PartSelect #: PS11740572
Manufacturer #: WP261869
$12.89
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Common Symptoms of the MC8991XT0
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Microwave worked intermittently depending on how door was closed
Remove top grille (2 screws), undo control panel (1 screw). Tilt down control panel, switches are on the left. There are actually three switches that are involved with the door, two horizontally mounted, one vertically mounted. This would be an EASY REPAIR, but it took me a while to figure out which of the three switches was bad, and a
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lso took a while to figure out that there is a plastic rod that inserts through the hole in the switch body. Once i figured this out went like a breeze. Lower horizontal switch was the bad one, but since the kit came with two switches i went ahead and replaced the upper horizontal one as well. IT appears that the horizontal switches are probably more likely to fail than the vertical switch based on the position of the switch and force angles. Works great now!
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Robert from Bainbridge Island, WA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Close the door on the microwave, punch in the # nothing happened
I removed the unit from the wall. Took the cover off. Set the unit on its side. It revealed the working parts. Removed the old micro switches. Put in the new oness. Presto, it worked. Very easy for me.
The parts was delivered almost before my notice they were shipped.
The parts was delivered almost before my notice they were shipped.
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Robert S. from Stafford, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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burnt out bulb
took cover off, installed bulb.
lost the owners manual,
part select's schematics were very helpful
thanks
lost the owners manual,
part select's schematics were very helpful
thanks
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THOMAS from STOW, OH
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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