All Installation Instructions for General Electric Microwave PVM2070DM2WW

Fan stayed running when door was open...all else working fine

First, unplug microwave. Unscrew two screws at top of microwave, slide grill cover left and remove. This allows access to single screw holding control panel. Remove this screw and lift up control panel to remove. Secondary door switch is black switch at lowest position. The switch is held in place by a lever in back and very hard to get to. Remove the wires plugged into the switch, then remove two screws holding the plastic switch mount that holds all three switches. These screws use a "star" type screwdriver. Once the plastic mount is free, lift it up, right, and tip it slightly to find the lever that will release the black secondary door switch (the lowest switch)...release the broken switch, snap the new switch in its place. Replace the plastic mount by lifting and replacing back into position and replace the two "star" screws. Now, replace the wires onto the new switch, and test operation. Replace control panel, and top grill. It goes faster than it writes...getting the old switch out through that difficult to reach lever was the hardest part...still less than thirty minutes.

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Marla from Arlington, TX
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Microwave came on when door open

Turn off main power bracker. Removed fan vent, removed control panel, disconnect leads to the three monitor switches. Replaced the secondary switch (top). Reversed procedures.

Parts Used:

Monitor Door Switch

Secondary Door Switch

Barry from Navarre, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Unit would not come on.

removed access panal, found soft switch as discribed on your web site. removed and replaced.

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Phillip from Umatilla, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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change microwave fan discharge from front to top

damper plate was a snap-in part. rotated fan discharge to top of microwave. installed ducting to discharge food odors outside.

Parts Used:

Hood Damper Assembly

James from Newbern, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Microwave fan would run when opening the door. Evenutally the mircowave would not run, but the electrical panel was still working

Opened the microwave oven door, unscrewed two screws which held the control panel on, then I removed two of the door switches (each had two screws), and then used the continuity tester to see which one was not operating. It turned out to be the secondary door switch, replaced it and to my amazement, the microwave worked. I have never repaired an appliance before but I didn't want to replace our over-the-stove built in microwave. It was the best day ever when it was working again! The hardest part was getting myself to try the repair.

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Julie from Elm Grove, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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would not turn on - plug in and would shut off right away

thank you very much.

Parts Used:

Monitor Door Switch

Secondary Door Switch

Vita from Flagstaff, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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microwave won't heat

bought a fuse but that didn't solve the problem. Guess I need a new microwave

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse

Stephanie from Kernersville, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Air/Grease Filters Were Worn Out

Rec'd the parts within a day or two after ordering and simply placed them where the old ones were removed and wala my stove is back filtering. Only problem, the oven won't ignite while the broiler and stove top burners are fine. Go figure.

Parts Used:

Grease Filter

peter e from far hills, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Glass cover for Light Bulb was cracked..

It was great...Thank you for having the part available...

Parts Used:

Glass Light Lens

Donna from Denver, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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glass cooking tray broke

I laid the new tray in the microwave. There was nothing to really install....but, the woman I spoke to in order to order the tray was terrific and I had the part in two days!! I would recommend this company every time!!!!!!

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Patricia from Dublin, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Glass broke

We put the new glass lens in the metal frame and screwed the frame in under the microwave. Easy, breezy! Like new condition!

Parts Used:

Light Lens Trim Piece

Lisa from Fairland, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Film separated from glass door. Window fogged up during food heating.

Removed old film. Put new film on using plastic scraper to smooth and remove air bubbles.

Parts Used:

FILM-DOOR

Daniel from Chanhassen, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Microwave Interior Lamp Went out

At first I thought it was just the bulb, but I wasn't able to find a video of the exact model. The dificult part was figuring out how the vent housing came off (turns out it slid to the left then lifted out) but after I figured that out, replacing the cable assembly and the bulb was really easy.

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