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PVM1870SM3SS General Electric Microwave - Instructions

All Instructions for the PVM1870SM3SS
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Fan was running when I opened the door.
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Teddy from CLERMONT, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
I replaced the switch at the bottom per instruction. I had both switches. I think it was the monitor door switch.It works fine now. Thank you Part Select .
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The microwave vent grill fell off. GE said this part was only going to last six years. What held it on were 3 plastic clips that just melted.
5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Yvonne from ORLAND PARK, IL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
It was quite simple. Just a matter of fitting in the four groves and then screwing in four screws at the top of the vent.
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broke the cooking tray while cleaning it.
6 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jessica from The Villages, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Ordered through parts.select because GEprice was totally outrageous.
Unfortunately, my first order was lost and after 2 weeks I phoned your customer service and Betty was quite helpful. She followed up (as I called on a Saturday am) on Monday and reported to me that the item was lost. She then asked me if I wished to place anoth er order. I did, of course - it arrived in a timely manner - I placed the cooking tray into the microwave and I was in business!!! Thank You Partselect!!!!!
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Power worked but would not cook
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jim from Albuquerque, NM
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Took the front panel off, played with the switch while it was plugged in to verify the switch was bad. I actually was able to tweak the switch just right to keep the microwave working while the part was being delivered. When it came it was just removing two small screws and replacing. Very easy.
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Broken rack holders
7 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Allen from Naples, FL
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
Use a small screwdriver to depress the flexible clip on the side of the old holder while you wiggle it out of its hole. Gently hammer down the edges of the hole so that the surface is flat. This will make for a tighter fit when you snap the new holder into the hole. Just slide the new piece into position and the job is done.
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Microwave wasn't heating up foods
6 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • William from LAKE ELSINORE, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
Per instructions on part select.com website. But needs further repair because still doesn't heat food and pad is partially disabled.
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Glass was broken
11 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • jerene from Houston, TX
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
I took the cover off, and replaced the glass-- the difficult part, was ordering the glass..on the list of parts to order-- the description of the glass was mis-leading
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broken tray
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Juan from Torrance, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Open the box that the part came in and place it in the microwave. The best is how fast it came to my home. Thanks
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Broken glass microwave turn table
5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Serio from Lansdale, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
The new turntable shipment was super fast!!! I received it only a few days after ordering it. Installation was nothing more than placing it in the microwave oven.

GREAT Transaction!!! Thanjs!!!
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broke glass turntable
6 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • dennis from longbeach, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
just set the glass turntable in and bingo it worked
no tools needed. thanks for such a fast delivery
sincerly dennis and chris delbello
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Turntable quit turning.
5 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • JACK from ETOWAH, NC
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Disconnected power cord from receptacle. Removed 5 screws in bottom panel and allowed it to swing downward on rear hinged edge. Disconnnected power wires to motor. Removed screw to detach motor. Inserted coupler through hole beneath center of turntable. Inserted motor shaft into coupler and re-attached motor. Connected power wires to moto r and then closed the bottom panel and re-inserted the 5 screws.
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Microwave would turn on when door opened
5 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lois from El Segundo, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Unscrewed numerous screws holding the "body/shell" to the microwave. Removed body. I then unplugged top door switch, replaced it with new one, and "tested" the new one. I fixed our $400 convection micro with an $18 switch. NICE!
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Microwave appeared to work. Fan worked, timer worked plate rotated. It just didn't heat the food!
7 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mark from Hanover Park, IL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
I purchased the fuse and 3 door switches from PartSelect. Replaced the fuse first but that did not solve the problem. Then I replaced the 3 door switches and problem solved!! So fuse only cost $5.00 so glad I have a new fuse in there as well. To see how to replace door switches see videos on utube!!
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Smelling and smoking. Than stop.
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • CHARLES B. from CLARKSVILLE, TN
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I took the cabinet off and saw where the switch had been burnt. So I remove it and order another one from your company. And I put new clips on it with heat shrinks. We might get another 30 years out it, Although I'm 80 years old.
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When door opened, microwave would turn on
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Tom from SUN PRAIRIE, WI
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed the outer cover to access the door switches. Turns out there were three switches, but I determined that only two were bad. When the small colored tab on the switch is pushed in it should make a clicking sound. The two bad switches had no resistance and did not make any noise when pressed. Removing the switch is relatively easy, you simply pull it away from a couple small tabs holding them in place. After reconnecting the wire leads, insert back into the holding tabs and install the cover.
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All Instructions for the PVM1870SM3SS
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