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Microwave Vent Grille - Black
PartSelect Number PS3535252
Manufacturer Part Number MDX61912701
This is replacement vent grille or vent grill for your microwave. You will find the grill vent either above or below the microwave door, depending on your model. If your vent grill is discolored or cracked, or if the mounting brackets for the grill are broken, you may need to replace the grill. This part is made of black plastic and is approximately 24 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. This product is sold individually.
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- Door not closing properly
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Installation Instructions
Andy from PERRYSBURG, OH
Vent Grille tabs snapped off
Repair was easy but you have to remove the screw at the top of the microwave (top left) in order to secure the far left tab with the hole in the tab. Place the grille in place, push to the left and then secure the screw you removed. Just remember that the mounted screw will need to be removed the next time you need access in order to replace the charcoal filter.
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Microwave Grill Support
Ignore the other repair comments on this page!!! The new replacement part can no longer be put into place as simply as the original bracket. This is a r3eplacement part with a modified design. Significant parts of the microwave (MW) must be dismantled in order to provide access for insertion of the new part. This is confirmed by notes at other web sites which provide this part. My approach also required cutting/drilling holes into sheet metal panels.
Kitchenaid/Whirlpool must have realized that the original part is inherently weak at the point at which it is supported at the ceiling of the MW. The replacement part is a good option from a strength standpoint, but a horrible one for ease of insertion. The original is a single ceramic piece. The replacement part includes a metal clip which holds the top stem of the ceramic bracket from the top ("roof") side of the MW. Getting at the top of the MW cavity is the difficult part. One needs to pull the entire built in oven from its location and remove at least the control panel from the front of the unit.
It took me 3-4 hours one day to see how to install the replacement part. I failed since I unexpectedly found that there are two sheet metal panels above the MW cavity which need to be removed in order to access the slot through which the bracket stem must be inserted. Maybe somebody else can think of a way to remove the metal panels, but I could not do it so I put the MW back together again.
After this failure I considered trying to repair the original part again (this was the second time it had broken). The first repair broke when the conventional heating element was used in the MW. This option might again be an interim solution so I went back to trying to install the new replacement part.
This time it took over 3 hours to remove the control panel, several wiring units, a transformer, and several side and top sheet metal panels. Each removal step was preceded with a photograph of the item to be removed so that everything could be put back as they were originally located. After all of this work it was determined that the MW would have to virtually be totally dismantled in order to access the bracket slot at the top of the MW cavity. There were simply too many items on top of the sheet metal panels to allow for bending the panels up to access the necessary slot in the oven ceiling.
Fortunately, my wife asked why I didn't consider drilling through the existing sheet metal panels at the top of the MW. Had she suggested that earlier in the dismantling, it would have saved hours of work.
After reassembling the side panels I drilled access holes through the two sheet metal panels over the top of the MW oven. Certainly one needs to be careful in measuring the location for such holes. The holes were to be rectangular, developed by drilling multiple holes around the perimeters of the final "holes." The two sheet metal panels are about 3/4" apart and the lower panel is about 3/4" above the MW oven cavity. After drilling out the holes (about 1/2" x 1") I successfully found the desired slot in the oven ceiling. Then the drill cuttings needed to be cleaned out with a vacuum cleaner - including inside the MW oven.
Inserting the replacement part was not trivial. One needs to hold the ceramic part in the oven, with the heating element in its proper place on the bracket, and then simultaneously place the metal clip onto the stem which has been inserted through the slot at the top of the MW oven. Long tweezers are handy for putting the clip into place. Then the fun begins. Somehow the metal clip must be pushed down onto the ceramic stem. This is a trial and error task with various long blunt tools used to try and push the clip down while not pushing it off to the side. Somehow I got the clip onto the stem and the part was finally in place.
Another hour (+) to re-assemble the MW and push the oven back into the cabinet and the job was finally done.
btw, the only reason it was relatively easy to pull the oven out of the cabinet (and push it back in) was that we have two office chairs at home (without arms) which come up to about the right height for having the oven sit on the chairs. Adding some 2x4's on the seats of the chairs brought it to exactly the right height. The wheels on the chairs also helped. Given the weight of the oven, removing and replacing the oven unit is not a trivial task and one needs to be careful at all times.
There were several observations I made about the new replacement part which also "froze me in my tracks" early in this project. That is why I kept thinking of ways in which to repair the original part more effectively than I had done previously. The problem is that the ceramic section of the replacement part is not the same size as the original. It holds the heating element higher against the ceiling of the microwave and the horizontal section which holds the heating element is shor Read more...
PartSelect Number PS17629632
Manufacturer Part Number W11724411
This part is used to hold up the heating element.
Installation Instructions
Peet from LAKE OSWEGO, OR
The ceramic bracket holding the conventional heating element at the top of the microwave oven broke for the second time
Part No. PS11766760Ignore the other repair comments on this page!!! The new replacement part can no longer be put into place as simply as the original bracket. This is a r3eplacement part with a modified design. Significant parts of the microwave (MW) must be dismantled in order to provide access for insertion of the new part. This is confirmed by notes at other web sites which provide this part. My approach also required cutting/drilling holes into sheet metal panels.
Kitchenaid/Whirlpool must have realized that the original part is inherently weak at the point at which it is supported at the ceiling of the MW. The replacement part is a good option from a strength standpoint, but a horrible one for ease of insertion. The original is a single ceramic piece. The replacement part includes a metal clip which holds the top stem of the ceramic bracket from the top ("roof") side of the MW. Getting at the top of the MW cavity is the difficult part. One needs to pull the entire built in oven from its location and remove at least the control panel from the front of the unit.
It took me 3-4 hours one day to see how to install the replacement part. I failed since I unexpectedly found that there are two sheet metal panels above the MW cavity which need to be removed in order to access the slot through which the bracket stem must be inserted. Maybe somebody else can think of a way to remove the metal panels, but I could not do it so I put the MW back together again.
After this failure I considered trying to repair the original part again (this was the second time it had broken). The first repair broke when the conventional heating element was used in the MW. This option might again be an interim solution so I went back to trying to install the new replacement part.
This time it took over 3 hours to remove the control panel, several wiring units, a transformer, and several side and top sheet metal panels. Each removal step was preceded with a photograph of the item to be removed so that everything could be put back as they were originally located. After all of this work it was determined that the MW would have to virtually be totally dismantled in order to access the bracket slot at the top of the MW cavity. There were simply too many items on top of the sheet metal panels to allow for bending the panels up to access the necessary slot in the oven ceiling.
Fortunately, my wife asked why I didn't consider drilling through the existing sheet metal panels at the top of the MW. Had she suggested that earlier in the dismantling, it would have saved hours of work.
After reassembling the side panels I drilled access holes through the two sheet metal panels over the top of the MW oven. Certainly one needs to be careful in measuring the location for such holes. The holes were to be rectangular, developed by drilling multiple holes around the perimeters of the final "holes." The two sheet metal panels are about 3/4" apart and the lower panel is about 3/4" above the MW oven cavity. After drilling out the holes (about 1/2" x 1") I successfully found the desired slot in the oven ceiling. Then the drill cuttings needed to be cleaned out with a vacuum cleaner - including inside the MW oven.
Inserting the replacement part was not trivial. One needs to hold the ceramic part in the oven, with the heating element in its proper place on the bracket, and then simultaneously place the metal clip onto the stem which has been inserted through the slot at the top of the MW oven. Long tweezers are handy for putting the clip into place. Then the fun begins. Somehow the metal clip must be pushed down onto the ceramic stem. This is a trial and error task with various long blunt tools used to try and push the clip down while not pushing it off to the side. Somehow I got the clip onto the stem and the part was finally in place.
Another hour (+) to re-assemble the MW and push the oven back into the cabinet and the job was finally done.
btw, the only reason it was relatively easy to pull the oven out of the cabinet (and push it back in) was that we have two office chairs at home (without arms) which come up to about the right height for having the oven sit on the chairs. Adding some 2x4's on the seats of the chairs brought it to exactly the right height. The wheels on the chairs also helped. Given the weight of the oven, removing and replacing the oven unit is not a trivial task and one needs to be careful at all times.
There were several observations I made about the new replacement part which also "froze me in my tracks" early in this project. That is why I kept thinking of ways in which to repair the original part more effectively than I had done previously. The problem is that the ceramic section of the replacement part is not the same size as the original. It holds the heating element higher against the ceiling of the microwave and the horizontal section which holds the heating element is shor Read more...
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Microwave Vent Grille - Black
PartSelect Number PS2361025
Manufacturer Part Number W10259625
This part mounts on the top of the microwave above the door.
Fixes these symptoms
- Door not closing properly
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Installation Instructions
Richard from San Antonio, TX
Mounting brackets are fragile and plastic support is easily broken
Replaced the intake grille. The grille should be removed prior to cleaning. The entire part is plastic and easily broken so that the two tabs for the mounting screws are shattered and will not hold the part in place. If one attempts to clean the grille using only a moderate amount of pressure with a cloth the fragile plastic will break. The part is poorly designed. When the vent is removed to replace the charcoal filter, one may discover that the grille has already been broken in a previous cleaning operation.
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$76.50
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Microwave Vent Grille - Stainless Steel
PartSelect Number PS2350382
Manufacturer Part Number W10245216
This is replacement vent grille for your microwave. You will find the grill vent either above or below the microwave door, depending on your model. If your microwave vent grill is discolored or cracked, or if the mounting brackets for the grill are broken, you may need to replace it. You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver to detach the vent grill from the microwave. This part is made of stainless steel and is approximately 30 inches wide and 4 inches tall. This product is sold individually.
Installation Instructions
Susan K from Lacey, WA
While attempting to get some from the cabinet above my microwave, a guest accidently pulled on the top grill vent and caused the plastic screw tap to crack and break leaving the grill vent hanging.
I first went back Lowe's where I purchased my microwave in the hopes they would help in the ordering of the grill vent for my mircrowave. They advised me that they do not order parts and gave me a card of a company to call to order the part. I called the number on the card and was left on hold for 20 minutes then instead of helping me with the part I needed they proceeded to set up an appointment for someone in my local area to come to my home, order the part the later install. I knew that it was just 2 screws and bottom snaps to install and I didn't want to wait a week for someone to come to my home. I then went direct to the Whirlpool web-site and found "Partselect.com". I was unable to match my model# even though my microwave was only 13 months old but knew it was probably interchangeable with another so I then called "Partselect.com" and was just amazed at how helpful and knowledgeable the gentleman on the other end was. He found my part and was very patient in describing it to me to assure that it was the correct one. I was on the phone less than 10 minutes with him. The part came in 3 days and was the correct part:) It took me less than 5 minutes to gently snap the 2 bottom tabs in and screw in the left and right tabs on top. Thank you so much "Partselect.com" for making what could have been a timely and expensive part replacement be so very simply and inexpensive.
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$52.86
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Microwave Vent Grille
PartSelect Number PS12743106
Manufacturer Part Number WB63X35497
This vent grille is a functional and protective component designed for select microwave ovens and range hoods. Positioned at the upper front of the appliance, it shields internal parts from debris while allowing proper airflow through its louvered design. The grille plays a critical role in maintaining ventilation efficiency, preventing overheating, and preserving the unit’s performance. Constructed from durable materials, it restores the appliance’s finished appearance and structural integrity when replacing a cracked, discolored, or missing grille. Common symptoms of a faulty grille include loose fitment, rattling noises, broken louvers, and reduced airflow. Installation is typically straightforward and helps ensure continued safe and efficient operation.
Installation Instructions
Linda from Franklinton, NC
The piece broke upon that movement to slid the unit to the left. The replacement part I ordered fixed the need to even have it if you removed the Philips screw and placed it back into the new metal area for it to go back onto the top of the microwave.
I unplugged the microwave to be safe. Climbed on a small step stool and slid the broken unit that kept sagging without that plastic hook holding the filter in. The door sagged and the microwave would only work if I pushed the door up and held it to use it. Once secured with the newer improved fixture attached through that Phillips screw into the metal attachment hole it works beautifully.
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$64.21
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Microwave Vent Grille - Black
PartSelect Number PS3507407
Manufacturer Part Number W10450187
This vent grille mounts on the top of the microwave above the door.
Installation Instructions
J Richard from Long Beach, MS
Broken grill
Adjusted clips inserted grill less then two minutes.It took me longer to unwrap the package then it took to install.Ordered part on line 10:45 am delivered 2:30 pm next afternoon.Less then 28 hours later. What service.
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$101.92
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Microwave Vent Grille
PartSelect Number PS11774030
Manufacturer Part Number WB34X25406
The Vent grille covers components inside the microwave while allowing airflow through the slats.
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$101.92
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Microwave Vent Grille
PartSelect Number PS12078122
Manufacturer Part Number AEB73765603
The vent grille covers components inside the microwave while allowing airflow through the slats.
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$61.15
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Microwave Vent Grille - White
PartSelect Number PS2350383
Manufacturer Part Number W10245217
Grille only.
Installation Instructions
John from Lake Forest, CA
Vent broken at the screw hole
Replaced the old one with the new one, the only problem the new grill vent came without the clips and new screws. Other than that the grill is perfect.
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$56.05
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Microwave Vent Grille
PartSelect Number PS392273
Manufacturer Part Number 8184608
The vent grille mounts to the top of the microwave, above the door. If you notice that your vent grille is damaged, or your door is not closing properly, you may need to replace the vent grille. This vent grille is black in color and is made of plastic. This part is approximately 30 inches in length, by 3.5 inches in height. This part is sold individually and can be used on stainless models. Many of our customers have rated this repair as easy. To complete the repair, simply unscrew the damaged vent grille, and screw on the replacement part.
Fixes these symptoms
- Door not closing properly
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Installation Instructions
Bobby from Shelley, ID
old vent grill broken
Removed to screws from oven to grill. removed grill. put in new grill and replaced the two screws.
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