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AVM4160DF2BS General Electric Microwave - Instructions

All Instructions for the AVM4160DF2BS
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bulb burned out under the microwave that lights the cooktop underneath
32 of 63 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Margaret from TOANO, VA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
got a screwdriver and opened the glass door over the light bulb - changed the bulb and put the glass door back with the screwdriver.
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Tripping circuit breaker, broken micro switch locking pin
16 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Charles from CLAYTON, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
1. Unplug unit
2. Open door, remove two screws above the top trim piece, slide and remove trim.
3. Remove screw behind control board and top left corner, then release from position.
3b. Unplug all wire terminations and set control panel aside.
4. Remove two screws securing latch board, lift and rotate board out of position, remove three micro switches, xfer monitor switch actuator from lower pin in old board and insert in new. Install new door switches and reverse procedure to complete repair.

Note 1. Take care to located new latch board so holding tabs line up, pass through frame, and openings for door tangs line up with openings in frame before securing with screws.

Note 2. A long magnetic screwdriver is helpful.
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Had to replace charcoal filter
15 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jared from SIERRA VISTA, AZ
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
Open the front cover by pushing it at the top (where it says “Push”), lifting up and pushing back on top edge of the old filter. Pull it out. Installing the new one is basically just the reverse of those steps! That simple.

Old filter did seem to be a little thicker (filter material), but the new one was the exact same dimen sions, so it went in properly. Wish the filter material was white, so you knew just how dirty it was actually getting. But... :-D
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Blown Fuse
11 of 23 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mike from West Deptford, NJ
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
Turned power off, removed screws from outer cover, opened door, slide cover off, removed screws, lifted panel open, removed electrical connections, then removed keypad panel. Removed screws for fan cover then removed cover. Saw blown fuse replaced fuse also used ohm meter to measure resistance of the thermostat it was shorted. removed scr ew holding it in place removed 2 connectors took out thermostat inserted new thermostat screwed in place put connectors back on. Put fan cover on put screws in, put key panel on reconnect all connections to key panel put screws in put cover on, screw in, turn power on.
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Thermal Fuse out
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jorge from PANORAMA CITY, CA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
There are videos on YouTube on how to do this but there are a couple of things I’m going to recommend. Color code your plugs when you take the main control panel off, be patient when removing the screws on the thermal fuse use a 45 degree screwdriver but replace the screws with a small hex head self tapper screw for next time. The differ ence between these two lookalike fuses is that one is for the fan and the other one is the thermal there’s a price difference and volts so read the back of the bad fuse. These guys are great man and thank you for helping me out.
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Light bulb went out on my microwave/ventahood. It's the bulb under the microwave that lights up the cooktop area.
8 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from FORREST CITY, AR
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Using a screwdriver, removed the cover, pulled out the bad bulb, and easily put in the new one.
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Mirowave door latch
6 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Fernando from WEST CHESTER, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
While installing a filter in my brand new never been used microwave range hood combo I snapped off the top door latch with my elbow. After a few expletives I search You Tube and found it was a simple fix. I ordered a replacement latch from this site. It arrived in three days and it took 5 minutes to fix.
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Charcoal Filter replaced
15 of 39 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Glenn from SAN ANTONIO, TX
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Open the microwave door, push the press and release door that is located across the top of the oven. Remove and replace filter, close access door, close microwave.
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My microwave started tripping the breaker
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Juan from FONTANA, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Yes, it started tripping the breaker and at the end it wouldn't work at all, I started checking continuity on all door switches everything checked good, then I proceeded to check the thermostats and found out that one didnt have continuity so I replaced it. Every thing works good except that as soon as I pluged the microwave to the outle t the exhaust fan comes on and does not shut off. Does anyone known why or do I need to change something else.
Thanks
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microwave door latch that was broken at bottom catch hook
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Eugene from COLUMBIA, SC
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
I received replacement and followed youtube instructions to replace door latch mechanism. Very simple and only required a screw driver. works fine. Total time: less than 20 minutes. Wife and I are happy as I did not have to buy new a Microwave.
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Carcoal Filter indicator light on
3 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from RIVER EDGE, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Loosened screw on top of filter
Removed and replaced filter
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door switch monitor broke ,tripped breaker
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Earl from STOW, OH
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Screw drivers
when on line to see how to replace the micro switch, very helpful.be careful removing door latching housing & vent cover.unplug control panel & set aside so it's out of the way.
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Warning light came on to replace
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Doug from CHALFONT, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Ok. Surprised I was sent a damaged part. Box was intact but the aluminum frame was bent. Looks like I received a factory reject. I was able to make it fit
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The microwave quit working, yet it had power to the plug.
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Cal from LITCHVILLE, ND
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
I took the microwave off the wall and unplugged it, then removed the covering. Then I plugged it back in and took voltage readings at the cord terminal lugs. Then I tested the voltage after the fuse and at every point , following the wire. When I got to the upper heat sensor, which is mounted above the oven cavity, I found that the voltag e readings stopped. Also, the wiring sleeve was burnt. I removed the part, then ordered it on line. After re-assembly, it worked. Nice.
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The door wound not shut right or lock
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Matthew from SAN TAN VLY, AZ
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Used the puddy knife to open up the door and then used a screw driver to change the old part with the new one. That easy
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