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food does not get hot, carousel did not turn, all other indicators worked
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John from SEVERN, MD
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
Read the troubleshooting section on this site. Figured it was an interlock problem because the food was not getting hot (magentron not turning on) and the carousel was not turning. Did not think both the carousel motor and magnetron failed at same time, thus indicated an interlock problem. The interlock switches are actuated by the door
... Read morelatch. Replaced the assembly locker piece with all three switches (only a $20 dollar part) and microwave was fully operational again. Wife and kids think I am a hero.
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When the MW door was opened a fan would start running. Close the door the fan would go off.
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vic from Allen, TX
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Removed the MW from the wall. Took the top screws off the air vent. Then removed the two screws holding on the display. I then moved the display to its side and it revealed the micro switches. I removed the plug in leads from the micro switch one at a time. I did this with all three micro switches only one at a time. I reinstalled everyth
... Read moreing and plugged it in. No more fans starting when the door is opened.
WORTHLESS...I EMAILED YOU ON 2/7/22 AFTER RECEIVING THE DAMAGED FILTER DUE TO NOT SHIPPING IN A HARD OR SOMETHING IN THE ENVELOPE TO PROTECT THE FILTER FROM BEING BENT. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY RESPONSE FROM YOU FOR THE DAMAGED FILTER OR WHEN I CAN EXPECT ONE THAT I CAN USE. UNSATISIFACTORY SERVICE!
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Oven would not start when closing door.
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Raymond from DEPEW, NY
Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
Removed some cosmetic panels. Removed the assembly with micro switches. Examined the faulty switch by checking the clicking action of switch. Two others were ok by this method. Replaced the switch with new one. Works fine so far. Thanks to web site and YouTube videos.
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Microwave door would not shut completely and would not activate switches
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Timothy from DELAND, FL
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
After checking all three switches for continuity I determined that the plastic door lever had warped or gone out of wack. After shutting off power at the breaker box I removed the door, the inside trim piece around the inside of the glass. Removed the black two prong door lever, reattached the new door lever and then reinstalled the trim
... Read morepiece and all screws. Works fine now. Easy fix just make sure your switches are all ok then replace the door lever.
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Items were not getting heated up in the microwave,
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Kenneth from CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
I went to LG website enter model number and was given a list of parts that need to be replaced with a percentage of which part fails the most. I order micro switch PS3522738 which arrived and PS3529293 was backordered. I installed the one that arrived. The microwave worked briefly. I reordered and waited for both switches to arrive and in
... Read morestalled both. The microwave still doesn't work.
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Door switch malfunction
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Sherry from PINELAND, SC
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Take cover off microwave. Check door switches to determine which one was faulty.Remove and replace faulty switch.
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did not include screw to secure it to celing of the microwave rempved
2 of 3 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Bill from TAMARAC, FL
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
removed old cover put the new one in place found right size screw from my tool box, tightened it.
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Replacing top vent filter
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Paul from CHARLOTTESVLE, VA
Very Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
Followed owners manual instructions to the letter: removed two top screws, opened the unit door so I could slide out the old filter. We don’t cook much at all in the unit, mostly just heating coffee and reheating leftovers. BUT! The top grill was pretty greasy and needed hot soapy water to clean, including in the depths of the top area. T
... Read morehe whole process, especially the company website for part ID and purchase, was slick!
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Microwave fan would come on when door open. Timer and unit would not switch on.
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Dick from SANDY, UT
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers
I looked up my problem on the internet and found a very helpful video. Microwave on video was different brand but the internals and methods were very much the same. The video made it simple and easy to fix. Found the replacement switch on the LG parts site and ordered. Two different switch types. One with red switch, the other green.
... Read more Part was $7.28. Saved a bundle in service costs. Here is the repair video.
removed power cord replace turntable motor by lowering bottom panel removing two screws holding the motor on and two wires and reinstalled
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Change the Charcoal Filter and Microwave Grease Filter (Normal Maintenance)
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Lynwood from GONZALES, LA
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
Both were easy to replace. I followed the instructions in the users manual which came with the microwave. On the grease filter, I removed the 2 Phillips head screws which hold the grill plate in place. I had to open the microwave all the way to remove the grill plate. The grease filter was easy to remove and replace with a new one. I then
... Read more put the grill back in and secured it with the 2 screws. Easy Peasy!
Used fingers to pull damaged cover away from microwave interior body. Used fingers to snap replacement cover into open slots.
Cover snap right into special slots.
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suddenly stopped working while in use
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Kevin from Colonia, NJ
Easy
Less than 15 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
i unplugged the unit,unscrewed the outer shell so that all the wiring and internal components were visible.starting at the first of three micro switches i removed the slip on terminals installed the alligator clips too the wires so the switch would now be bypassed.i made sure the wires and clips were not touching anything plugged unit in
... Read moreand it worked.i then installed the new switch and closed up the outer shell
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