All Installation Instructions for Maytag Microwave MMV1164WB6

Mounting plate support edge broken

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 part was setting the microwave up on the bracket due to the weight and awkwardness of the microwave.

Overall a very simple repair.

Parts Used:

Mounting Plate

Glen from GLIDDEN, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Burned out light bulb which lit the surface of the range.

Unscrewed glass panel, removed old bulb, cleaned glass panel and installed new bulb. Screwed panel back into place.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Michael J from LORAIN, OH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Replaced the charcoal filter.

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.

Parts Used:

Charcoal Filter

John from BILLINGS, MT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Charcoal Filter getting old, needed replaced

Removed the face plate above the door (2 Phillips screws.) Removed existing filter and replaced with the new one purchased. Reinstalled the face plate.

Parts Used:

Charcoal Filter

Richard L from PRESCOTT VLY, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Lightbulb burned out

Removed one screw lowered glass cover removed burned out bulb replaced with new one put glass back reinstalled screw. Dune 5 minutes back in business

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Roland R from NORTH ANDOVER, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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On Turning on the Microwave, it was sparking, was not sure where the sparks are coming from, initially I thought mica at the end of megnatron duct could be the issue

when I opened the back cover of microwave, the diode was kind of blackish blown, since there was light bulb and fan were still working, i thought it could be problem with any one of the components like; magnatron or capacitor or diode, so first replaced the diode and mica at the end of the magnatron duct, there was problem with door switch as well. i fixed that too. Now it is working. It cooks bit faster, Wondering why?

Parts Used:

DIODE

Charcoal Filter

RaviShankar from Artesia, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The support became distorted and needed to be replaced.

I simply lifted out the glass rotating plate and inserted the new support. How complicated can that be?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Parts Used:

Drive Coupling

Mary from Wilmington, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Charcoal Filter Replacement

This is an under the counter microwave. Simply removed the two screws holidng the vent grille on top of the unit, lift out the old charcoal filter, clean the vent fan exit surfaces then replace the filter and put the vent grille back. Be careful to not drop either of the two screws after one is installed as you will have to take the grill off and start the screw installation again unless you have a magnetic to retrieve the dropped screw. An easy five minutes at most to change.

Parts Used:

Charcoal Filter

Charles from Meridian, MS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broken turntable tray

Replaced tray. No tools needed.

Parts Used:

Cook Tray

Nelson from Orlando, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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broke glass plate

Put new plate in and it was fixed

Parts Used:

Cook Tray

Thomas C from Reminderville, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Burnt Out Light Bulb Replacement

Open compartment, installed bulb, closed compartment

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

alfred from summerville, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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replace light blub

removed grill cover, removed bulb plate, unscrew bulb, screw new bulb in socket,put bulb cover back on and screw grill cover back on. no issues whatsoever.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

roger from palm coast, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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burnt out light bulb

The problem I have with changing the bulb is my microwave is an overhead one and therefore I cannot tip it on its side to easily replace the bulb. I have to drop the lid down and carefully install the new bulb from underneath.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W