All Installation Instructions for General Electric Microwave PVM2070DM2WW

glass broken

replaced the glass

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

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Light worked, timer and control pad worked, but no turntable, no heat, no noises of any sort, just didn't start up

It was a snap using the instructions given. The key is getting into the unit. I did have to use a multimeter to find the failed switch since there are two of that type.

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Secondary Door Switch

Timothy from Middletown, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Metal flap would not close.

My son fixed it in less than five minutes! easy!

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HINGE-GRILLE (R)

Cathy from San Diego, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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replace bottom grease filters

Just pull down on "O" ring tab and filter will release. Install new filter in same position. you may have to pull on "O" ring to complete fit.

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Grease Filter

Edwin from Easton, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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All power to the microwave went out.

PartSelect had helpful repair instructions on-line which made the repair easier and faster. Unfortunately, there were other problems with the oven that immediately blew the new fuse I had just installed. It was then determined that additional repair would most likely cost almost as much as a new microwave.

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Microwave Fuse

Michael from East China Township, MI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Powered Off completely

After reading reviews that there was no power what so ever and a fuse replacement will solve the problem, I tried it. Replacing the fuse is very easy (and I am not handy at all). All you have to do is remove the microwave cover from the top by removing two screws, slide the cover to the left and pulling the cover off. Then remove the grill in front of you, by removing one or two screws. The fuse is in front of you, use pliers and be firm but gentle. Replacing the fuse is easy but it did not solve my problem.

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse

Mohammad from Piscataway, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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When opening door the microwave would turn on.

Watched How to repair a Microwave that turns on when the door is opened Video on the web. From this took a shot at the switch was the problem. When I removed the switch it was defective. The small button was in and when you turned the switch upside down the button would drop back into position. Ordered a switch for $25.oo , installed it and the microwave is working fine.

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Secondary Door Switch

Clarence from Rocky Ridge, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Not heating

Removed the above stove microhood. Removed the side panels & the top panel. Diode located on right hand side of microwave. Removed with screwdriver & replaced new diode. It's best to get the microwave schematic online to pinpoint location of the part.

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Diode

Debra from Concord, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Quit working

Just like the directions said. Very simple.

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse

William from Socorro, NM
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The ring had broken/cracked.

Open the door and place the ring on the floor of the oven

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ROLLER GUIDE RING

Thomas from Arlington, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Several weeks with turntable stoppingand going. Turntable motor works OKay.

R/R worn turntable coupler.

Parts Used:

Turntable Coupler

Manuel from Rio Vista, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Door film was damaged by contact with tin foil

Remove old film by peeling away from glass. Lift from corner and pull to remove. Remove backing from new film slowly as you are applying to the door a little at a time. Smooth with a plastic spatular as you apply from one side of the door to the other and you will have no wrinkles or air pockets.

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FILM-DOOR

Theodore from Lutz, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Oven failed to heat food.

Remove the microwave cover. Requires a phillips screwdriver and a torx security bit/nut driver (there are two security type screws on the back...guess they don't want you to do this at home!). I had to buy the a security bit set (about $7). The diode is easily accessible on the right side under the fan. Requires removing on small phillips screw and unplugging on electrical connection. GE provides some instructions in an envelope on top (after cover removed). There is a warning/instruction to discharge the capacitor before service. This was not a problem for me. Actual diode replacement took 30 seconds. Whole job = 15 minutes.

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Diode