All Installation Instructions for General Electric Microwave CVM9179SL2SS

time would count down but unit would not run & heat.

remove cover, unplug secondary door switch (top switch)
remove switch from holder, install new switch, plug in wires, replace cover, very easy. door switches are a common problem
with microwave ovens.

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Bill from Shawnee, OK
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broken glass cooking tray

Cannot believe how fast I received the tray. It was shipped from Lenexa warehouse, which is just 100 miles south of us so I received it in like nextday. Popped it in Microwave and was good as new. Will definitely order from parts select again. Thank you.

Parts Used:

Cooking Tray

Barbara from Falls City, NE
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I dropped the glass tray

My husband wanted to use super glue to put it back together. I totally disagreed - googled the problem - order the replacement tray. It works great!!!

Parts Used:

Cooking Tray

Jan from North Las Vegas, NV
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replaced Glass Tray

Just put the new tray in and it fit perfect

Parts Used:

Cooking Tray

Christina from Mount Pleasant, SC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Failed Bulb

Screw out-old bulb out- new bulb in- screw back in!!!!!

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

Billy from Palm Desert, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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threw away broken glasss tray and put in new one

with one hand

Parts Used:

Cooking Tray

William from Basking Ridge, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light Bulbs Failed

Used a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the light cover in place. Removed the two bulbs and replaced them. Closed the cover and tightened the screw

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

Wilbert from Stephens City, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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microwave lamp was burned out

took glass cover off being an electrician and saw lamp or bulb was burned out. googled your site and with model number.went on partselect found lamp,orderd it.2 days later lamp arived installed lamp. So easy no running around or making several calls

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

Timothy from Swampscott, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Could not find the part at the big box stores - HD or Loew's

Removed the glass shield and inserted the 2 bulbs. Then replaced the glass shield.

The staff were terrific. Thanks so much as it had a happy ending.

Anita

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

Anita M from Rochester, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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interior/exterior bulb replacement

Inside "cavity" bulb was a PITA. Need to remove top decorative trim (2 screws and tabs) to access bulb housing. Broke 1 screw tab so be careful (Wiggle it more). Acccess to bulb housing was made for younger smaller hands, attached by 1 screw. Remove screw, rotate housing, replace bulb. Reverse proceedure. Outside bulb, cake...1 screw, drop lens replace bulb, your done.

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

Gerry from New Milford, CT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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glass light lens were broken

All one has to do is use a screw driver to remove the screws, one per lens.
Then lower the lens bracket, bend the 4 tabs holding the
lens, remove and replace the lens and screw the brackets back in place.

Less than 10 minuits.

Parts Used:

Glass Light Lens

Hugh from Slippery Rock, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Bulbs Burnt Out

Removed old bulbs replaced with new. Bulb fit perfect thank you

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W

DOMINICK from VENICE, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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the glass tray was broken in a move

just set the new carousel tray into place inside the microwave.
but your site made it so easy to order. will keep the site as a favorites.
thank you

Parts Used:

Cooking Tray

Harriet from Crystal Spring, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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bulbs for sueface light burned out

Removed screw holding faceplate that covered bulbs. Next inserted new bulbs into sockets.
Turned on surface light to insure they worked - they did. Re-attached faceplate.

Parts Used:

Halogen Light Bulb - 120V 20W