JE2160B General Electric Microwave - Instructions

Simply remove the cover after unplugging the Microwave. The light is attached to a bracket and unplugs from the electrical system and then pops out. Replace with the new bulb and bracket, reattach the electrical connection and replace the cover. Less than 15 minutes. Just need a special star screwdriver bit with a hole in the middle to remove and replace the screws holding the cover to the frame.

I looked at some general Microwave repair videos to gain confidence. Took off the cover, tested fuse, and found it was good. Tested heat sensor and found it was bad. You just remove the sensor from the plastic clip and wires. the wire connections have tabs. Push down on the tabs to slide out the wire. Found instructions inside the cover in an envelope that described how to access the Turntable motor. Snipped metal tabs and removed a screw to access and remove the motor. Ordered parts and installed in reverse order. After a week the microwave still works great.

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Remove bezel (4 Phillips sheet metal screws). Pull out unit and unplug from wall. Remove three sided steel cover (T15 or T20 safty bit required). Unclip double wire plug from base of lamp. Unclip and pull up on the lamp/bracket - discard. Push down new lamp/bracket, plug in wire socket to base of lamp/bracket. Replace steel cover and 4 'safety headed screws'. Lift unit, replug into wall socket. Insert into wall. Replace bezel and 4 Phillips sheet metal screws. Without the special "safety screw bit", this repair is impossible.