All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Microwave 72180032700

Door switch was burnt out

Removed outer cover

removed lower door switch

installed new switch

Wa La!

Parts Used:

Micro Switch

Edward from ORCHARD PARK, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Items were not getting heated up in the microwave,

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 installed both. The microwave still doesn't work.

Parts Used:

Micro Switch

Kenneth from CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Oven would not start when closing door.

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.

Parts Used:

Micro Switch

Raymond from DEPEW, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Microwave door would not shut completely and would not activate switches

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 piece and all screws. Works fine now. Easy fix just make sure your switches are all ok then replace the door lever.

Parts Used:

Microwave Door Latch Hook

Timothy from DELAND, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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did not include screw to secure it to celing of the microwave rempved

removed old cover put the new one in place found right size screw from my tool box, tightened it.

Parts Used:

Stirrer Fan Cover

Bill from TAMARAC, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Door switch malfunction

Take cover off microwave. Check door switches to determine which one was faulty.Remove and replace faulty switch.

Parts Used:

Micro Switch

Sherry from PINELAND, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Replacing top vent filter

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. The whole process, especially the company website for part ID and purchase, was slick!

Parts Used:

Charcoal Filter

Paul from CHARLOTTESVLE, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Latch broken... Spring off

You Tube

Parts Used:

Microwave Door Latch Hook

Toni bc from PORT ORANGE, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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suddenly stopped working while in use

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 and it worked.i then installed the new switch and closed up the outer shell

Parts Used:

Micro Switch

Kevin from Colonia, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Air Filter Replacement

Originally called it "grease filter" until I found very small print "air filter" on damaged original. Part #PS3527528

Slipped into place with ease -- right bottom of microwave

Parts Used:

Microwave Grease Filter

Claude from PARK CITY, UT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Change the Charcoal Filter and Microwave Grease Filter (Normal Maintenance)

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 put the grill back in and secured it with the 2 screws. Easy Peasy!

Parts Used:

Microwave Grease Filter

Charcoal Filter

Lynwood from GONZALES, LA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Replace resin cover in microwave

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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