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HVM1540DN1WW General Electric Microwave - Instructions

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Roller guide for microwave turntable broke and could not be used.
Simply ordered a replacement part that was quickly and coveniently mailed to my home.
Parts Used:
Turntable Roller Guide
  • Enid from Double Springs, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Microwave appeared to work. Fan worked, timer worked plate rotated. It just didn't heat the food!
I purchased the fuse and 3 door switches from PartSelect. Replaced the fuse first but that did not solve the problem. Then I replaced the 3 door switches and problem solved!! So fuse only cost $5.00 so glad I have a new fuse in there as well. To see how to replace door switches see videos on utube!!
Parts Used:
Secondary Door Switch
  • Mark from Hanover Park, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Microwave would turn on when door opened
Unscrewed numerous screws holding the "body/shell" to the microwave. Removed body. I then unplugged top door switch, replaced it with new one, and "tested" the new one. I fixed our $400 convection micro with an $18 switch. NICE!
Parts Used:
Secondary Door Switch
  • Lois from El Segundo, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Left light socket was damaged beyond repair
Handed the part to my son. He unscrewed 5 screws in the base of the microwave, it dropped down. The light mechanism was clearly in view. With the exception of some corrosion on the old piece, it was simple to remove and replace, put back together, screw back up and all worked fine.
Parts Used:
Light Socket - 250V 75W
  • Kathleen from Streamwood, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Microwave wasn't heating up foods
Per instructions on part select.com website. But needs further repair because still doesn't heat food and pad is partially disabled.
Parts Used:
Diode
  • William from LAKE ELSINORE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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replace turntable coupler on microwave
Piece did not fit as well as old piece needed to take off a small piece to make it fit. Once it was in the turntable worked again
Parts Used:
Turntable Coupler
  • Patricia from Smithtown, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench (Adjustable)
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Glass carousel cooking tray shattered
It took less then 10 minutes to order. Received new part with 3 days
Parts Used:
Cooking Tray
  • Susan from Marco Island, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Light bulb burned out and assembly broke when trying to replace bulb
I used the internet and your directions to complete the repair. It was easy!
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W 130V Light Socket - 250V 75W
  • Jeanne from Kirkwood, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Microwave turntable wouldn't turn.
Removed broken coupler hub and pushed new hub on shaft. Make sure to align the new hub correctly when pushing on to shaft. Repair took less than 1 minute.
Parts Used:
Turntable Coupler
  • Mark from Helena, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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bulb fused to jolder
removed electrical wires, unscrewed holder, inserted holder, attached wires, added bulb, and put cover back on.
Parts Used:
Light Socket - 250V 75W
  • James from Big Rock, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The cooking tray cracked.
First I replaced the cracked cooking tray and I was done.
Parts Used:
Cooking Tray
  • William from Columbus, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Bulb broke in socket, socket had deteriorated beyond repair.
Phillips screws on bottom panel allowed me to install new socket and put electric connection back. Secured bottom panel and that was it.
Parts Used:
Light Socket - 250V 75W
  • Frank from CICERO, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Inside Bulb went out.
Remove top air grate via 2-screws. Remove metal top panel behind grate that's above bulb via 1-screw. Bulb is exposed and can be un-screwed. DONE
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W 130V
  • Richard from Austin, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Turntable wouldn't turn
Followed instructions on You Tube. I had an over the stove model. First I unplugged the electric cord,removed screws from bottom of microwave, removed the 1screw on motor,disconnected the electric wires which just pop off as a unit and replaced the motor and put bottom back on. Easy instructions on You Tube
Parts Used:
Turntable Motor
  • patricia from TOWSON, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Microwave was making terrible squealing noise; replacing turntable motor didn't fix it but replacing fan assembly did!
My microwave was squealing horribly and replacing the turntable motor (SUPER easy btw) didn't fix it. So I figured it was a spun bearing or bushing in the cooling fan (spoiler alert -- it was!). Installation was simple and did NOT require removing the cabinet-mounted microwave from its position above our stove: Unplug microwave, carefully unscrew the 2 screws holding the vent grate above the door, remove the grate, then unscrew the one screw holding the top of the control panel to the case. Carefully pivot top of control panel down and unhook it from the case (at the bottom of the control panel there are two little legs or extensions that insert into slots in the case). Then disconnect the 3 or 4 wires that attach the control panel to the wiring harness (I marked them each with tape so I would remember where they go, but you can just take a picture with your phone). Set the control panel aside. Where the control panel was, you will be looking at the fan, with a bunch of wires between you and it. Take another phone picture for reference, just in case. Disconnect the various wires, starting at the top right and working your way around clockwise. I marked each wire with a piece of tape and a number, starting from 1 and working my way around an imaginary clock face. I think I got to 12 and then the last two (sort of buried in the middle) I labeled as "0" and "-1" but you can use any numbering series you like. Once the wires are all disconnected you can gently push them aside and unscrew the two screws holding the fan assembly in place, and disconnect the fan wire. Then gently maneuver the fan assembly out the front of the case. Installation is simply the reverse of this simple disassembly process. Voila! Back to a nice quiet microwave.
Parts Used:
Magnetron Fan Motor
  • Andrew from SEATTLE, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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