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AVM4160DF1BS General Electric Microwave - Instructions

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bulb burned out under the microwave that lights the cooktop underneath
got a screwdriver and opened the glass door over the light bulb - changed the bulb and put the glass door back with the screwdriver.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • Margaret from TOANO, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Had to replace charcoal filter
Open the front cover by pushing it at the top (where it says “Push”), lifting up and pushing back on top edge of the old filter. Pull it out. Installing the new one is basically just the reverse of those steps! That simple.

Old filter did seem to be a little thicker (filter material), but the new one was the exact same dimensions, so it went in properly. Wish the filter material was white, so you knew just how dirty it was actually getting. But... :-D
Parts Used:
Charcoal Filter
  • Jared from SIERRA VISTA, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Tripping circuit breaker, broken micro switch locking pin
1. Unplug unit
2. Open door, remove two screws above the top trim piece, slide and remove trim.
3. Remove screw behind control board and top left corner, then release from position.
3b. Unplug all wire terminations and set control panel aside.
4. Remove two screws securing latch board, lift and rotate board out of position, remove three micro switches, xfer monitor switch actuator from lower pin in old board and insert in new. Install new door switches and reverse procedure to complete repair.

Note 1. Take care to located new latch board so holding tabs line up, pass through frame, and openings for door tangs line up with openings in frame before securing with screws.

Note 2. A long magnetic screwdriver is helpful.
Parts Used:
Microwave Door Latch Housing
  • Charles from CLAYTON, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Light bulb went out on my microwave/ventahood. It's the bulb under the microwave that lights up the cooktop area.
Using a screwdriver, removed the cover, pulled out the bad bulb, and easily put in the new one.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb - 40W
  • James from FORREST CITY, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Blown Fuse
Turned power off, removed screws from outer cover, opened door, slide cover off, removed screws, lifted panel open, removed electrical connections, then removed keypad panel. Removed screws for fan cover then removed cover. Saw blown fuse replaced fuse also used ohm meter to measure resistance of the thermostat it was shorted. removed screw holding it in place removed 2 connectors took out thermostat inserted new thermostat screwed in place put connectors back on. Put fan cover on put screws in, put key panel on reconnect all connections to key panel put screws in put cover on, screw in, turn power on.
Parts Used:
Microwave Fan Thermostat
  • Mike from West Deptford, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Charcoal Filter replaced
Open the microwave door, push the press and release door that is located across the top of the oven. Remove and replace filter, close access door, close microwave.
Parts Used:
Charcoal Filter
  • Glenn from SAN ANTONIO, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Mirowave door latch
While installing a filter in my brand new never been used microwave range hood combo I snapped off the top door latch with my elbow. After a few expletives I search You Tube and found it was a simple fix. I ordered a replacement latch from this site. It arrived in three days and it took 5 minutes to fix.
Parts Used:
DOOR LATCH
  • Fernando from WEST CHESTER, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Thermal Fuse out
There are videos on YouTube on how to do this but there are a couple of things I’m going to recommend. Color code your plugs when you take the main control panel off, be patient when removing the screws on the thermal fuse use a 45 degree screwdriver but replace the screws with a small hex head self tapper screw for next time. The difference between these two lookalike fuses is that one is for the fan and the other one is the thermal there’s a price difference and volts so read the back of the bad fuse. These guys are great man and thank you for helping me out.
Parts Used:
Microwave Fan Thermostat THERMOSTAT 120/0 Charcoal Filter
  • Jorge from PANORAMA CITY, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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microwave door latch that was broken at bottom catch hook
I received replacement and followed youtube instructions to replace door latch mechanism. Very simple and only required a screw driver. works fine. Total time: less than 20 minutes. Wife and I are happy as I did not have to buy new a Microwave.
Parts Used:
DOOR LATCH
  • Eugene from COLUMBIA, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Carcoal Filter indicator light on
Loosened screw on top of filter
Removed and replaced filter
Parts Used:
Charcoal Filter
  • Thomas from RIVER EDGE, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Warning light came on to replace
Ok. Surprised I was sent a damaged part. Box was intact but the aluminum frame was bent. Looks like I received a factory reject. I was able to make it fit
Parts Used:
Charcoal Filter
  • Doug from CHALFONT, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The microwave quit working, yet it had power to the plug.
I took the microwave off the wall and unplugged it, then removed the covering. Then I plugged it back in and took voltage readings at the cord terminal lugs. Then I tested the voltage after the fuse and at every point , following the wire. When I got to the upper heat sensor, which is mounted above the oven cavity, I found that the voltage readings stopped. Also, the wiring sleeve was burnt. I removed the part, then ordered it on line. After re-assembly, it worked. Nice.
Parts Used:
THERMOSTAT 110/0
  • Cal from LITCHVILLE, ND
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The door wound not shut right or lock
Used the puddy knife to open up the door and then used a screw driver to change the old part with the new one. That easy
Parts Used:
DOOR LATCH
  • Matthew from SAN TAN VLY, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Needed filter
Open main door at the top is small door open take out old filter and replace newone
Parts Used:
Charcoal Filter
  • MS Bettie J from RIVERDALE PK, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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My microwave started tripping the breaker
Yes, it started tripping the breaker and at the end it wouldn't work at all, I started checking continuity on all door switches everything checked good, then I proceeded to check the thermostats and found out that one didnt have continuity so I replaced it. Every thing works good except that as soon as I pluged the microwave to the outlet the exhaust fan comes on and does not shut off. Does anyone known why or do I need to change something else.
Thanks
Parts Used:
THERMOSTAT, 160/0
  • Juan from FONTANA, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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