All Installation Instructions for ACM2160AB

Had to lift on the door for the microwave to run, suspected the door switches.

Ordered the switches from Partselect, arrive in two days. Had trouble removing the plastic connectors from the old switch terminals, one of the plastic protectors broke, but was able to reuse it. It took a little figuring out how to remove the existing switches. Must push in a tab and rotate the switch on a little pin, then remove. Must be careful not to break the plastic tabs holding the switches in place. Replaced all (3) switches at the same time. All in all it was pretty easy.

Parts Used:

Micro Switch

Switch,Micro

Arthur from Windham, NH
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Blown light bulb

You have to remove the cover which in my case was a little more difficult because the unit is wall mounted and has a frame around it. That was the hard part. Once the mounting frame was removed, you can remove the cover and the light bulb is on the top right side of the unit. One screw removes it and the new one pops right in. Put the case back on reinstall it in the wall and voila...piece of cake.

Parts Used:

Microwave Light Bulb

Steven from Redmond, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The inside latch for the microwave door broke, preventing the push button from working and the door from opening.

The built-in microwave was removed by taking off the front plate that was secured by 3 screws at the bottom. The unit was moved to the side slightly so that the power cord could be disconnected. Then the entire unit was withdrawn. The outer shell of the unit was taken off by removing the six screws holding it in place. The shell may need to be shifted slightly to separate it from the unit. Once removed, the bracket latch and opening mechanism for the door was revealed. The latch is inserted simply by aligning the two nipples with the correponding holes in the opening mechanism and gently pushing it into place. The latch is plastic and appears to be vulnerable to breakage over time through constant use, so I have ordered a spare should the problem reoccur.

Parts Used:

Latch Bracket

Edward from Spring Branch, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Turntable roller guide broke

Pulled out broken roller guide, replaced it with new one. It was just that easy.

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Michael from Englewood, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Stopped working completely

My wife was pushing a few buttons with her knuckle (hands were full)and the microwave just turned off. Just like we had blown a breaker. First I unpluged it. Then I removed the phillips screws of the front panel, and found and removed the ceramic fuse. 3 days later I received the new fuse in the mail, and put it in. I plugged the microwave back in and it works great.

Parts Used:

Microwave Line Fuse

Ramo from Sylvan Grove, KS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Our turntable broke and wouldn't rotate

The turntable wouldn't rotate any more. The problem was the plastic roller guide (under the turntable glass) had cracked where it attached to the shaft. I installed the new part, it fit perfectly, now works great!

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Mark from Seattle, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The turntable in my microwave quit moving

Opened the package and inserted the turntable roller guide. It was the right one and worked immediately!

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Janita from Andover, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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turntable platform broke

Dropped in the new one. Took about 30 seconds.

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Rex from Mount Sidney, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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sparking in micowave

Ordered the part from Amana once I knew what I was looking for and what I needed to do to solve the problem. Then when it came I removed the old part, put in the new one - bang done & repaired.

Parts Used:

Wave Guide Cover

Microwave Wave Guide Rivet

DOUG from EAGLE, NE
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Two of three roller arms broke under microwave round glass tray.

Lifted old one out, put new one in. No problem.

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Cuthbert from Valparaiso, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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My wife dropped the glass tray and it broke

It took more time to find the item number on the web site than to do the repair. 3 days later it arrived by delivery, then out of the box into the microwave- perfect fit.

Parts Used:

Microwave Glass Cooking Tray

L NEAL from MURPHYSBORO, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Microwave would not cook

All the electrics worked on Amana microwave EXCEPT for the cooking function. Inspected the control board and found the upper switch on the door interlock was burnt. Installed new switch in minutes and everything now works fine. Unfortunately, had to purchase expensive two switch "kit" although only one switch was kaput. PartsSelect mailing was SUPER fast. Thanks for looking, Scott

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