All Installation Instructions for General Electric Microwave CVM2072SM3SS

Fan stayed running when door was open...all else working fine

First, unplug microwave. Unscrew two screws at top of microwave, slide grill cover left and remove. This allows access to single screw holding control panel. Remove this screw and lift up control panel to remove. Secondary door switch is black switch at lowest position. The switch is held in place by a lever in back and very hard to get to. Remove the wires plugged into the switch, then remove two screws holding the plastic switch mount that holds all three switches. These screws use a "star" type screwdriver. Once the plastic mount is free, lift it up, right, and tip it slightly to find the lever that will release the black secondary door switch (the lowest switch)...release the broken switch, snap the new switch in its place. Replace the plastic mount by lifting and replacing back into position and replace the two "star" screws. Now, replace the wires onto the new switch, and test operation. Replace control panel, and top grill. It goes faster than it writes...getting the old switch out through that difficult to reach lever was the hardest part...still less than thirty minutes.

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Marla from Arlington, TX
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 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.

Parts Used:

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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Microwave Interior Lamp Went out

At first I thought it was just the bulb, but I wasn't able to find a video of the exact model. The dificult part was figuring out how the vent housing came off (turns out it slid to the left then lifted out) but after I figured that out, replacing the cable assembly and the bulb was really easy.

Parts Used:

SOCKET HAL/LAMP Assembly

mikael from Brooklyn, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Microwave fan would run when opening the door. Evenutally the mircowave would not run, but the electrical panel was still working

Opened the microwave oven door, unscrewed two screws which held the control panel on, then I removed two of the door switches (each had two screws), and then used the continuity tester to see which one was not operating. It turned out to be the secondary door switch, replaced it and to my amazement, the microwave worked. I have never repaired an appliance before but I didn't want to replace our over-the-stove built in microwave. It was the best day ever when it was working again! The hardest part was getting myself to try the repair.

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Julie from Elm Grove, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 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.

Parts Used:

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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Broken platter in micro wave

Very easy ordered on line placed it in microwave

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Andrew from ScotttsDale, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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glass broken

replaced the glass

Parts Used:

Glass Light Lens

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

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microwave won't heat

bought a fuse but that didn't solve the problem. Guess I need a new microwave

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse

Stephanie from Kernersville, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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latch on door broke

replacement door recommended $308.00 ! said no parts available ! I looked online and found one for $ 35.00 ! then i found your site and bought it for $3.00 !!! It came very fast. We looked up schematics on your site and looked on u tube for video of how to repair it. and my sons put it together in 15 minutes thank you!!!!!

Parts Used:

LATCH PAWL

Helen from Reno, NV
Difficulty Level:
Really 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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Unit would not come on.

removed access panal, found soft switch as discribed on your web site. removed and replaced.

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Phillip from Umatilla, FL
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.

Parts Used:

Grease Filter

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

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Glass cover for Light Bulb was cracked..

It was great...Thank you for having the part available...

Parts Used:

Glass Light Lens

Donna from Denver, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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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.

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse