8541 - Instructions
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everything worked except it wouldnt cook
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Joseph from N VERSAILLES, PA
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- 30 - 60 mins
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tested all 3 of the door switche for continuity, the top switch was faulty, replaced it,for approx $4.00 and saved a $350 dollar microwave.
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Microwave not heating, everything else works
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Barbara from Philadelphia, PA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Not knowing which of the switches to replace I ordered all three in the assembly. Replacing the full assembly was easy, first unplug the microwave. Then remove the top cover to access the screws that hold the control panel in place and let the control panel hang. There are two screws that hold the assembly in place - remove those. I u
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sed needle nose pliers to pull the wires off of the switches and immediately put the wires on to the new assembly so there was no confusion on what wire went where. Place the assembly back in position, replace the two screws to hold it in, put control panel in place and secure screws. Replace top cover and plug in.
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handle broke
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Sandra from Wantagh, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Separated the two elements on the front door. Then inserted the new handle and reconnected the front door. It was an easy installation.
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Door handle broke on the unit. Nothing but two screws showing
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Jamie from SELLERSBURG, IN
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Open the microwave door.
On the interior of the door, there is a plastic molding around the locks and most outer part of the door. Pop that with a flathead screwdriver or butter knife. You’ll immediately see two screw heads. Screw counterclockwise to release the fragments of the old handle. DO NOT THROW THOSE SCREWS AWAY. Reattach ne ... Read more w handle using the same screws. Pop the piece of plastic molding back in and you’re done.
On the interior of the door, there is a plastic molding around the locks and most outer part of the door. Pop that with a flathead screwdriver or butter knife. You’ll immediately see two screw heads. Screw counterclockwise to release the fragments of the old handle. DO NOT THROW THOSE SCREWS AWAY. Reattach ne ... Read more w handle using the same screws. Pop the piece of plastic molding back in and you’re done.
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When the MW door was opened a fan would start running. Close the door the fan would go off.
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vic from Allen, TX
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Removed the MW from the wall. Took the top screws off the air vent. Then removed the two screws holding on the display. I then moved the display to its side and it revealed the micro switches. I removed the plug in leads from the micro switch one at a time. I did this with all three micro switches only one at a time. I reinstalled everyth
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ing and plugged it in. No more fans starting when the door is opened.
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food does not get hot, carousel did not turn, all other indicators worked
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John from SEVERN, MD
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Read the troubleshooting section on this site. Figured it was an interlock problem because the food was not getting hot (magentron not turning on) and the carousel was not turning. Did not think both the carousel motor and magnetron failed at same time, thus indicated an interlock problem. The interlock switches are actuated by the door
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latch. Replaced the assembly locker piece with all three switches (only a $20 dollar part) and microwave was fully operational again. Wife and kids think I am a hero.
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UNABLE TO INSTALL DUE TO DAMAGED IN SHIPPING
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Tina from EL DORADO, KS
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
WORTHLESS...I EMAILED YOU ON 2/7/22 AFTER RECEIVING THE DAMAGED FILTER DUE TO NOT SHIPPING IN A HARD OR SOMETHING IN THE ENVELOPE TO PROTECT THE FILTER FROM BEING BENT.
I HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESPONSE FROM YOU FOR THE DAMAGED FILTER OR WHEN I CAN EXPECT ONE THAT I CAN USE.
UNSATISIFACTORY SERVICE!
I HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESPONSE FROM YOU FOR THE DAMAGED FILTER OR WHEN I CAN EXPECT ONE THAT I CAN USE.
UNSATISIFACTORY SERVICE!
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Door switch was burnt out
5 of 10 people
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Edward from ORCHARD PARK, NY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed outer cover
removed lower door switch
installed new switch
Wa La!
removed lower door switch
installed new switch
Wa La!
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Replaced microwave handle
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Peter from LOCKPORT, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Used plastic putty knife to separate inside door plastic molding from metal door frame. Small section at a time starting from latch area. Worked the knife around door to separate plastic molding. Leave plastic intact near door hinges. Carefully separate out of the way the molding, and access Phillip screws with long screw driver. Rep
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lace handle and screw tight the screws. Push into place the plastic molding with your fingers until it clips back into place. The end.
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Micro Wave no heat all else fine. Also at times door would not shut properly.
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Roy from MILLINGTON, TN
- Really Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Replace (after testing w/ohm meter) diode and locker holder. My door often would not close properly. Microwave let know by saying not shut properly. When disassembled found the top screw mount was hollowed out resulting in it moving on occasion when you close door. First remove casing (special safety torx head) needed for rear screws.
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Onc e removed all parts available to view or work on. Diode is on the capacitor so caution is needed when removing. Serious shock hazard if touched. Use insulated pliers to remove from capacitor and a phillips on the ground. Test with ohm meter Should have resistance on way and non the opposite. Replaced mine bad. Next the holder 2 phillips screws and its yours. Unplug each switch and remove. Take note to what wires go to what switch and what switch mounts where. Mine had 3 switches. Removed from old holder and put in new. Screwed holder back in place and left scrws loose till re wired. Once wired set the holder by lightly tighting the screws. Try the door till it seats properly ensuring that all 3 switches are working properly. If so thighten screws. If all seems to work as advertised, safely plug in and test unit if heats up un plug and put cover back on micro. Your all set. Happy heating.
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did not include screw to secure it to celing of the microwave rempved
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Bill from TAMARAC, FL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
removed old cover put the new one in place found right size screw from my tool box, tightened it.
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Replacing top vent filter
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Paul from CHARLOTTESVLE, VA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Followed owners manual instructions to the letter: removed two top screws, opened the unit door so I could slide out the old filter. We don’t cook much at all in the unit, mostly just heating coffee and reheating leftovers. BUT! The top grill was pretty greasy and needed hot soapy water to clean, including in the depths of the top area. T
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he whole process, especially the company website for part ID and purchase, was slick!
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Door handle broke
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Janet from Medina, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Pried off the inner molding around the door to access screws. Attached new handle. reattached molding. Very easy
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The new part was too thick for the worn out plastic ring which is obsolete.
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James from PURCELLVILLE, VA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
Needed to raise the part to match the ring. I used peanut butter to hold plastic shim while replacing to hold it in place. Built in Oct. 2009.
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Leek
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Krzysztof from NEW BRITAIN, CT
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
Change gasket
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