All Installation Instructions for Amana Microwave ACO1860AS

Replacement of hood light bulbs

Unplug the microwave. Then remove the six screws that hold the lower panel which has the light bulb cover and a couple of vent filters. The light bulb sockets are on a fixture that is connected by a quick connect electrical connector. Disconnect that and the whole panel is free to access the bulbs. My bulbs were very fragile and trying to twist them out resulted in the glass twisitng loose with the base still in the sockets. I needed to use a needle nose pliers to remove the bases and then I replaced the bulbs and put every thing back together

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Jerry from Pine, CO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Burned out light in microwave

Spouse just screwed in the new bulb and reinstalled the light cover plate with the two screws. Took under a minute. Works great.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

DANNY from SAINT JOHNS, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Light over range burned out

Philips screwdriver
Removed screw (1)
Removed light bulb
Put in new light bulb
Closed door to bulb compartment
Returned screw.

Pro tip! Check how many bulbs you need before ordering. Mine only needed two. I got two. I suspect I’ll buy a new microwave before new bulb burns out again. Ordering/delivery was fast. No need to have spare on hand.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 120V 25W

Vincent from CHICAGO, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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No problem

I had a son put in the new light bulbs. Rather simple

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 120V 25W

Janet from PITTSFORD, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Plastic latch to lock the microwave door broke.

Did an online search for repairs and found PartSelect. Simple to order the part and had it installed myself less than a week later. Thank you!!

Parts Used:

Door Latch

Richard from Arlington, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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origianl door had a hole in it

replaced door frame assy

Parts Used:

FRAME-DOOR

Norman from Rehoboth Beach, DE
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Would not start

Watched a you tube video prior to installing new switch. Followed the video which gave me confidence i was up to the task. After removing the touch pad I found my design was not exactly like the you tube model but I found the defective switch, replaced it and put the microwave back together. Works great. Again watch the videos

Parts Used:

Door Interlock Switch Kit

LENNARD from BURNSVILLE, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The part as supplied is a generic for several models. The clip end is bigger than the slot and will not fit as shipped.

The clip end is @ 1"; the slot is @ 1/2". There are two raised pieces on the clip each @ 1/4" in. I used a metal snip to cut the oter 1/4" off each end-this allows the clip to be inserted into the slot and hold.

Parts Used:

Light Cover - Clear

Mark from EVERETT, WA
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Light covers yellow and cracked

Removed screws. replaced bulbs with led bulbs install new covers replace screws led bulbs no heat wont crack covers

Parts Used:

Light Cover - Clear

Ronald from CAMPBELLSPORT, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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New covers did not fit. The flange on the new covers had a flange that was too big for hole.

Sawed off edges of covers.

Parts Used:

Light Cover - Clear

Katherine from WALLAND, TN
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours

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The cover to my lamps both broke.

Had to put one screw in each. A little hard to reach up. also hard at first to get them in.

Parts Used:

Light Cover - Clear

Peggy from Hastings, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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One of the shelf plastic holder was broken

I was able to find the part on line and within a few days received the part and installed it with no problems thanks to the website drawing information.

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