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needed microwave mounting bracket
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Patrick from MAYS LANDING, NJ
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
mounted bracket, case closed.
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Wrong mounting plate
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Theodore from SEBRING, FL
Very Difficult
More than 2 hours
Two Mounting plates # PS12074431 were sent to me and both do not fit. Model number MMV1175JZ-0 Serial number TRX-17. 24546 Manufactured April 2020 Contacted Maytag and even sent pictures to show the problem with alignment of the mounting plate not fit in the back of the microwave.
I had a cabinet person install new kitchen cabinets and counter top. After the demolition of the the old cabinets, I had to buy new parts for the new instal
2 of 2 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
George from SANFORD, FL
Easy
30 - 60 mins
I had the help of a handyman, I'm 75 years young but not handy with tools
Used a philips head screwdriver to remove one screw holding the light cover. Pulled out the old bulb and inserted the new one. Replaced the cover.
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Plastic piece that spins turntable failed because of prolonged heat, I suppose.
2 of 2 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Bill from CARBON HILL, AL
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Just opened the door and dropped in new part and viola!
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Both lights failed. Replaced with new bulbs.
3 of 6 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
CARMELO from LOVETTSVILLE, VA
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
Unscrew lens and direct access to surface light cavity. Removed old light bulbs and replaced with new bulbs. Reassembled lens cover and turned lights on successfully. Took less than ten minutes.
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broke thw carosel plate
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Mike from BURNSVILLE, NC
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
took it out of box wooolaaa fixed thanks fast shipping too...
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Brand new (open box) purchase from a local appliance liquidator had missing drive coupling. This part holds the glass plate in place and allows it to turn.
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Sabra from PEACHTREE CTY, GA
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
It was a very simple and easy fix, no tools needed. First, open the door to the microwave/oven and remove the glass plate and the plastic plate guide. Next, locate the whole in the center. Using your finger, find the drive coupling pin that sits just below the opening (half circle shape). Align the bottom of the drive coupling with the me
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Glass turntable tray was chipped
2 of 4 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Alfred from TAMPA, FL
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Removed the old turntable tray, replaced it with the new one.
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Replaced the charcoal filter.
2 of 5 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
John from BILLINGS, MT
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
On top front of the microwave are two Philip's head screws holding the rail on. Remove these screws and the rail snap out the old filter (noting the dark side down) then snapping the new filter in. Replace rail. 10 to 15 minute task.
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I noticed that the hood lights were out.
1 of 2 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
linda from brockton, MA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
I took off the glass panel underneath the microwave and replaced the 2 bulbs in less than 3 minutes by myself with only a phillips head screwdriver. I was very pleased with the service I received and more pleased with myself that I did not have to call in a repair man.
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Mounting plate support edge broken
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Glen from GLIDDEN, WI
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
I removed the microwave to install a back splash and found the support edge on the backplate had broken off and was missing. I searched for parts for the microwave and found them on PartsSelect.com. Easy to order, and was shipped promptly.
Once the part arrived, install was simple, lining up the existing holes. The only hard p
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Overall a very simple repair.
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machine was dead.
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Mark from Smithtown, NY
A Bit Difficult
1- 2 hours
Pliers, Screw drivers
After removing the over-the-range unit (no small feat!) I had to figure out how to open the case (good puzzle!). Capacitor had already discharged, so it was very easy to reach in, pop the old fuse and install the new one! As per your advice, I found out I was a "28%-er"! Upon re-installation, the microwave "sprang to life"!! Thanks, "P
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Charcoal Filter getting old, needed replaced
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Richard L from PRESCOTT VLY, AZ
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Removed the face plate above the door (2 Phillips screws.) Removed existing filter and replaced with the new one purchased. Reinstalled the face plate.
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The support became distorted and needed to be replaced.
0 of 1 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Mary from Wilmington, OH
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
I simply lifted out the glass rotating plate and inserted the new support. How complicated can that be?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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