All Installation Instructions for General Electric Microwave Oven Combo JTP86SH6SS

Broiler Element Repair

I was attempting to replace the broiler element on the oven, but I discovered that the wiring may be the actual problem. I suggest before you order parts for a broiler repair, that you test the wires to ensure that you have continuity. I will have to trace the wires back to the source (the other element works fine) and see if I can find the problem with the current. I will keep the broiler element I ordered until I can confirm that the old element works.

Parts Used:

Broil Element

Robert from SANTA MARIA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Bake element was broken and needed to be replaced

The repair was very simple. In fact the biggest challenge was finding the correct socket set.

Parts Used:

Bake Element - 3400W

Darthy from Dacula, GA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set

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Would not heat

I think I could have managed with just the diode but since I had to pull it I decided to replace all related parts per my research. The Magnetron more than likely was fine.

Parts Used:

Diode

Magnetron Assembly

Microwave Capacitor

Scott from Ravensdale, WA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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gasket replacement

Took about 15 minutes to take the old one off and put the new one on. Not difficult at all.

Parts Used:

Lower Oven Door Gasket

Marilyn from Auburn, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Oven lights were burning out regularly

Replaced the Oven light housing. Unscrewed the two screws that hold the housing in place. Pulled out the housing and disconnected the wire tabs from the light housing tabs. Slid the wire tabs onto the tabs of the new light housing fixture. (Each tab is fitted to the tab in goes on so they can not be mixed up) Pushed the housing fixture back into place and screwed the housing into place.

Parts Used:

Oven Light Housing

Douglas from Thornton, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Turntable roller guide broken

Simply remove the broken turntable roller guide from the rotor and put in the new replacement -- less time than opening the box!

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Bob from Niskayuna, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Powered Off completely

After reading reviews that there was no power what so ever and a fuse replacement will solve the problem, I tried it. Replacing the fuse is very easy (and I am not handy at all). All you have to do is remove the microwave cover from the top by removing two screws, slide the cover to the left and pulling the cover off. Then remove the grill in front of you, by removing one or two screws. The fuse is in front of you, use pliers and be firm but gentle. Replacing the fuse is easy but it did not solve my problem.

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse

Mohammad from Piscataway, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Quit working

Just like the directions said. Very simple.

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse

William from Socorro, NM
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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diode burnt

it was a simple screw in on both ends. no soldering

Parts Used:

Diode

MANUEL from ESCONDIDO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Open door. Put racks in.

nothing to it.

Parts Used:

Oven Rack

Harriet from Jacksonville Beach, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I had a broken turntable roller quide under the glass plate

opened the microwave door, removed the glass plate, removed the bad roller quide, replaced with the new one, replaced the glass plate and then closed the door. :)

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Danny from Glendora, MS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I needed an oven with three racks, mine came with two.

just slipped it in

Parts Used:

Oven Rack

BETTY from CYPRESS, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Oven failed to heat food.

Remove the microwave cover. Requires a phillips screwdriver and a torx security bit/nut driver (there are two security type screws on the back...guess they don't want you to do this at home!). I had to buy the a security bit set (about $7). The diode is easily accessible on the right side under the fan. Requires removing on small phillips screw and unplugging on electrical connection. GE provides some instructions in an envelope on top (after cover removed). There is a warning/instruction to discharge the capacitor before service. This was not a problem for me. Actual diode replacement took 30 seconds. Whole job = 15 minutes.

Parts Used:

Diode

Jeffrey from Gaithersburg, MD
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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oven temp. was not what setting called for

turned oven off, pulled oven out from wall, removed back of oven, unscrewed sensor from oven replaced with new sensor, put back on, turned power to oven on, tried oven at 425, my temp. gage and the oven temp matched. a very easy fix.

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