MW55 - Instructions
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No power to any microwave functions
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Richard from CALIFORNIA, KY
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Access is via RT. SIDE Panel as you face microwave. There are three screws on the bottom right edge to loosen. After that the side panel slips down and off. the fuse is located in the rear near where the power cord comes in. It is the white ceramic tube 1/4" in dia. and 1-1/2" long. Pull it out like any fuse and replace with new one.
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Reassemble and you are done!
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My appliance repair man suggested that he install newhoses to the inlet valve and in doing so stripped the threads on the hopt water inlet valave which 2 days later resulted in a serious leak in the washing machine. It was obviously necessary to replace the inlet valve.
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Valerie from lakeville, CT
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
My appliance repair man replaced the inlet hoses into the washing machine and in doing so damaged the threads on the hot water inlet which resulted in a seriuous leak. I removed the 4 screws that held the damaged water inet valve (#PS270305)in place (inlet valcve and solenoid), removed the 4 wires to the solenid (noting the order in which
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they wree attached) and simply reattached the electrical wiring and screwed the inlet valve in place with the 4 screws that I had taken off to remove the old part.
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inlet valve threads worn
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Charles from Marshfield, MA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
I disconnected two wires on back of inlet valve,then I removed the plastic hose connected to left side of valve. Removed old valve and replaced it with the new one.Attached hot/cold hoses and turned on washing machine to check for leaks.
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broken control knob
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andrew from Nantucket, MA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
repair was quick and part came quickly. I was very satisfied.
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broke glass serving tray in microwave, hard to find item
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walter from coatesville, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
you had the part I am happy , Thanks
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no/very little hot water coming into the washer
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Valdis A. from Louisville, KY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
Took the back cover off 6 screws, took the inlet valve off the mounting plate 2 screws, the vater valve off the mounting plate 2 screws, and disconnected the inlet valve clamp from the inlet hose to the washer. In reassembling reversed the process. Best part; G.E. was going to charge me $59.00 for the valve, and I got it for $16.10 ship
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ped in one day.
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only cold water would go into machine. No hot water works.
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Michael from Lexington, KY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I removed 2 screws on the top control panel to tilt the panel back. Then "popped" the hinges. I then removed 2 screws on the rear panel, to "pick up" the panel out of its locking position. Then the rear panel was loose. I removed the 2 srews holding the water inlet valve to the panel, removed the hose and placed the new water inlet va
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lve in position. Assembled everything back to gether. After a $16.00 part was replaced, the washing machine worked like a brand new one with very high water flow. It was a very simple task to do on your own.
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The valve wouldn't let the cold water in.
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Dawn from East Leroy, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I changed the Water Inlet Valve in less than 15 minutes. The valve fit exactly, and the water hoses fit right on. I turned on the water and the washer filled without hesitation. The cost was 15.00, this beat the 62.00 price I was given by GE for the part alone.
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Missing roller guide under glass plate
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Jason from WASHINGTON, IN
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I used my pocket knife to open the package. I opened the door and removed the plate and set the guide down and put the glass plate back.
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Would not start
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LENNARD from BURNSVILLE, MN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Watched a you tube video prior to installing new switch. Followed the video which gave me confidence i was up to the task. After removing the touch pad I found my design was not exactly like the you tube model but I found the defective switch, replaced it and put the microwave back together. Works great. Again watch the videos
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A load imbalance caused one of the four yokes to break in two.
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Timothy from Richmond, VA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I had to tilt the machine to gain access to the screw that holds the yoke bracket in place. Then I removed the one screw that holds the yoke bracket and removed the yoke and it's cushion. I then had to remove the two friction pads from the old yoke and install them on the new yoke. I was able to re-use the old yoke cushion and after re-as
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sembling the yoke and cushion, I installed this assembly with the one screw. Righted the machine and the job was done.
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valve was stuck open
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Robert from Falling Waters, WV
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Wrench set
This is the second time I have replaced this part. This time, I knew exactly what to do...the first time took longer. We have hard water here and also sediment in the water. Over time, the valve will not shut off the water.
Shutting off the water and unplugging the machine, and opening the back of the washer (every screw was th ... Read more e same size, thankfully. I didn't have to change socket sized) First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and then I unscrewed the hose clamp and I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires one at a time. I reconnected each one as I disconnected it from the old one. That way I knew I had it attached to the correct post. Reconnected the hose and reclamped it. Then I reattached the unit back into the washer and rescrewed everything back in place. The washers, I put in the end of the hoses before reattaching to the faucets. Attached the hoses to the machine and plugged it in the outlet.
It has been working ever since! (of course, I knew it would!) This machine is 25 years old and still going strong!
Shutting off the water and unplugging the machine, and opening the back of the washer (every screw was th ... Read more e same size, thankfully. I didn't have to change socket sized) First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and then I unscrewed the hose clamp and I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires one at a time. I reconnected each one as I disconnected it from the old one. That way I knew I had it attached to the correct post. Reconnected the hose and reclamped it. Then I reattached the unit back into the washer and rescrewed everything back in place. The washers, I put in the end of the hoses before reattaching to the faucets. Attached the hoses to the machine and plugged it in the outlet.
It has been working ever since! (of course, I knew it would!) This machine is 25 years old and still going strong!
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Gear oil leaking from transmission seal
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Samih from CLIFTON, NJ
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
i Had washer up side down took puly out and transmission seal out used screw driver install your part add seal on it tap it back in used socket added quartz of gear oil90 as recommended put every thig back it good experience and saved hundreds of dollars for new ones thank so much for ur video and ur technical people on your site
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Washer was not agitating or spinning
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Joseph from BETHESDA, MD
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Wrench set
I followed the instructions on your website to diagnose the problem, select the part needed for the repair, and fix the problem. Everything was as described in the video.
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Washer wouldn't agitate, spin, or drain
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Karen from BALTIMORE, MD
- Very Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Unfortunately, this washer doesn't have a front panel: to get to the belt, removed the back panel. Unfortunately, you can't get to the belt from there either, unless you turn the washing machine upside down. Since the top of the washer is not level (control panel sticks up), the washer needs to be tipped upside down onto something the was
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her lid rests on, but keeps the control panel off the ground. We used...a sled. Unfortunately, since it didn't drain the last time used, even though we bailed the tub, there was still a fair amount of water that drained out once upside down. This is a heavy washer - took 3 of us tipping it over carefully onto the sled. We unbolted the motor, put in new belt, but needed to put a piece of the shifter arm assembly in place, which came loose. Took 2 sets of hands to accomplish all this. Works now - 2 small loads of laundry done successfully.
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