All Installation Instructions for General Electric Microwave JE1860WB002

microwave would not heat

First remove all screws holding on outer metal casing of microwave. Next remove the back and bottom metal pieces. You will then be able to pull aside the outer casing so you can access the door switches. Check each switch with an ohm meter in both the open position and with the switch closed. If the ohm meter reads the same in both the open and closed position, the switch is bad. Check the top switch first. Replace switch and reassemble. Cheap fix for a costly microwave. Great customer service at Parts Select!

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Primary Door Interlock Switch

John from Erie, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Magnitron failed

Over the stove microwave installed in top cabinet row.
1. Unplug device.
2. Two people to remove from wall/cabinet (remove two, large, top mounting screws and rotate entire microwave down and off the wall mount). Should be some wood spacers between top of device and bottom of cabinet.
3. Remove screws from sheet metal cover.
4. Remove one screw holding blowers in place and rotate out of the way, in order to gain access to 2 of 5 screws that hold the magnetron in place.
5. Unplug magnetron and remove the 5 screws.
6. Drop in new magnetron and re-assemble microwave in reverse order (steps 5-3).
7. Two people restore micro to wall/cabinet. Replace wood spacers, re-install two, large mounting screws (finger-tight). Test device. Secure the two large screws.

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Magnetron

Joseph from WILTON, NH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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my original turntable roller guide broke (plastic center piece that fits down onto the rotating part)

The replacement part that I ordered must have been a "generic" part, although, it works fine, the rollers are slightly larger than my original, making my plate sit higher than it had. Not a problem, if you are CAREFUL when taking food in/out/cleaning. Plate is easier to get off track with this replacement roller guide!

Parts Used:

Turntable Roller Guide

Debbie from Cohasset, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I broke the glass to the inside of the micro

My box arrived within 2 days of ordering.thank you so much. obviously it was very easy to install.
Rachelle

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Rachelle from Ventura, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Opened door to get food put more food in closed door it wouldnt work

Everything worked on the display light inside worked but when you closed the door and set time it would start counting down but not heating nor would the turntable turn. Started reading troubleshooting chart and first thing I did was removed the cover and checked door switches and found primary door switch wasn't working so I ordered a new one installed it and it worked. Anyone doing this has to be very careful because of the stored energy in the capacitor is strong enough to kill.
My micro is only 2 years old so I was hoping it wasn't anything major.

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Primary Door Interlock Switch

Henry Totten from GROVES, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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broken microwave tray

I'm very impressed with the quailty of the product and the shipping speed. I had the new microwave plate in 2 business days. No difficulties with installation, obviously.

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Glass Cooking Tray

Kirsten from Menifee, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Microwave was accidentally overheated and all power was lost.

Since I didn't know if it was the current fuse or the flame sensor, I ordered both parts, and, I had to order the tamper proof torx bits needed to remove the microwave cover ($7.45 on Amazon). Once the cover was off the unit, both parts were easily accessible on top of the oven and were replaced in only a couple of minutes.

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Flame Sensor Thermostat

Microwave Fuse

Charles from PAWLEYS ISL, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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mICROWAVE WOULD NOT HEAT

I REMOVED THE TOP PANEL OF THE MICR0WAVE AND THEN REMOVED ONE SCREW TO REMOVE THE CONTROL PANEL. rEMOVED OLD SWITCH. SNAPPED IN NEW SWITCH AND CONNECTED WIRE. REPLACED CONTROL PANEL AND UPPER PANEL.

Parts Used:

Primary Door Interlock Switch

Peter from Bessemer, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The revolving motor would not turn the glass tray

e.g. First I removed the bottom cover. I then removed the two screws that hold the motor in place. I then pulled the motor out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...)
I then put the new motor in with the two screws and hooked the wires back up. I then replaced the bottom cover and put the the turn rack and glass tray back in place. Works great.

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MOTOR SYNCHRONOUS

Jerry from Plano, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Would not heat and made a buzzing or popping sound

Unplug the microwave. Remove the Philips head and safety Torx head screws along the bottom of the sides and rear of the microwave which hold the black cover on. Lift the cover up at the rear and slide it backwards to disengage the tabs on the front top. Remove the cover. Discharge the capacitor by shorting the terminals to each other and then ground. Do this with a well insulated object and be aware there may be a pop when you do this. Keep hands, etc. on the insulated part of the object (screwdriver handle, etc). There's a lot of stored energy in that capacitor. I'd advise first checking the diode to make sure its not bad. Replace it if it is. The Magnatron is held in with a couple of screws on the top and sides. Unplug the connector and remove the screws. Remove the Magnatron. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Magnetron

Thomas from NEWARK, DE
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Frost build up on bottom to ice bin and delivery chute in door creating ice blockage

Remove the ice bin.
Turn the ice maker selection to "OFF"
Use small flat blade screwdriver to open the plastic ears on the electic plug in connectiion
Use #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw on the front left side of the ice maker
Pull the ice maker forward until free of the two studs in the left side rear of the freezer wall
Check to see if the supplied water chute is the correct size for your application, if not remove the water chute from the old ice maker and place it on the new one.
Place the new ice maker in the freezer connecting the slots on the left read with the studs on the left wall
NOTE; IF THE ICE MAKER DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LEVEL HORIZONTALLY REMOVE IT AND CAREFULLY REINSTALL IT TO ACHIEVE LEVEL
NOTE: ENSURE THE WATER DELIVERY TUBE RESTS IN THE RECEIVER TRAY
Reconnect the electrical plug ( needle nose pliers may be helpful in aligning the male plug with the female plug)
Move the selector from "OFF" to "ON"
Replace the ice bin and close the freezer door

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Microwave Fuse

Ronald from PONCA CITY, OK
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Hubby put in two cold hard boiled eggs in shell to heat and microwave plate bursted.

After picking up the broken glass and cleaning up the mess, I looked up GE microwave turntable plate and came across this site! Easy to order on their website, good price, and quick delivery.

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Glass Cooking Tray

Mini from Wilsonville, OR
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The turntable move intermitently and made a lot of noise.

Once I unpluged the unit and laid it on its back, I remove four screw and exposed the motor. The motor was mounted with two screws and a push on electrical conecter. I reversed the procedure and it was done.

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MOTOR SYNCHRONOUS

Laura from Greenville, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Microwave not turning on. All other functions operate

DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD and discharge the capacitor
Leave unplugged overnight
Remove vent grille by removing the 2 philips screws
Remove the LED panel by removing 1 phillips screw
Disconnect all connectors that plug into back of the LED board completely
Remove the wires from the switches (3) at the inside edge of the microwave door
Gently remove each switch housing and test all three switches for continuity
Carefully replace non-functioning switches and reassemble the panel
GOOD LUCK

Parts Used:

Primary Door Interlock Switch

Tom from DENVER, CO
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Microwave starts as soon as the door is closed

I replaced the door key, it was broken on the side so it was not touching the sensor for shutdown. Replaced the door key and the backframe keep the microwave like brand new

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