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 stoves. Its purpose is to light up the appliance when the door is open. This is a genuine OEM part. You may need to replace the light bulb if the...Read more existing bulb is burnt out or broken. This light bulb is sold individually and is a common wear part, it is recommended to order a spare.
This is a microwave air filter that is located on the bottom side of an over-the-range appliance. No tools are needed for this repair, simply pull back on the tab to lift the existing filter out, and replace with new filter. This air filter is eight inches long, 5 inches tall, and is made entirely of metal. This is an OEM part that is sou...Read morerced from the authentic manufacturer of the appliance. To preserve the life of your microwave air filter, occasionally take it out and wash it in a warm water and detergent solution.
This bracket holds the metal or plastic flapper that closes off the exhaust duct when the fan is not running and opens when the fan turns on. If the exhaust fan on your microwave does not appear to be working, the problem may be with the damper assembly. If the damper does not open and close easily, check for any damage to the bracket, an...Read mored replace if it is damaged or faulty. This genuine OEM exhaust damper measures approximately 12 inches long by 5 inches wide.
In your microwave, the diode allows current to flow one-way only, converting alternating current to direct current. If you notice that your microwave does not heat properly, you may need to replace the diode. This product is approximately 3 inches in length. Before completing this repair, be sure to disconnect the power source from the mi...Read morecrowave. The diode is located inside the main compartment of the microwave, so you will need to open it up before you can complete this repair. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer. Many of our customers have rated this repair as easy.
This is the replacement charcoal filter for your microwave. It is silver and black in color and measures approximately 11 inches by 2 ½ inches. The charcoal filter removes cooking odors from the air that circulates through the microwave vent. You will likely need to replace the charcoal filter if you notice any damage to it, or if it has...Read more been in your microwave for a long time. This part is sold individually and is an authentic OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
The fuse-time delay may also be known as a line fuse or a microwave fuse, and it is a piece for your microwave. The function of this part is to shut off the microwave if there is a power surge, in order to protect your microwave from damage. You should consider having a service technician install this part as the high-voltage capacitors i...Read moren a microwave can contain a very harmful electrical charge, even when the microwave is unplugged and has been inactive for some time. The tools that would be needed to complete this installation include a Phillips screwdriver, an insulated screwdriver, and a pair of pliers.
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 microwave is open or closed. If the part is defective, the microwave will not start or will start when door is open. This kit contains two 15...Read more Amp, 125/250 Volt switches with 3/16 inch terminals. Be sure to disconnect power to microwave before replacing part. Use extreme caution when replacing microwave parts, as high-voltage capacitors can retain an electrical charge when unplugged. NOTE: This kit includes 2 single pole, double throw (SPDT) micro switches. As per the manufacture for the secondary interlock switch order part # 56001100.
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Microwave worked intermittently depending on how door was closed
67 of 85 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Robert from Bainbridge Island, WA
A Bit Difficult
30 - 60 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
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
... Read morelso 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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loud buzzing noise
56 of 100 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Sandra from coto de caza, CA
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
The repair went well...I am so glad that I read this info before buying a new microwave....it saved me lots of money. I did have a repair man come and look at it and he told me to buy a new one but it cost alot of money when it wasn't necessary. I did the repair and I was very proud of myself. Three men watched a woman fix this and
... Read moreit was no problem...they were impressed also....
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no heat
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Lisa from PARADISE, PA
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
I looked up the #1 reason for no heat for my microwave on the site , and using my model number found that 92% of the time it was the Black Sleeve Diode. Ordered the $15 part, and installed it within 30 minutes. Most of the time was used for removing the built in microwave and removing the cover. Replaced the diode by finding it on the
... Read morediagram that I printed from this site (free). Very relieved that we don't need to have our custom cabinetry re-sized to accommodate a new microwave. Thank you!