JNM3161DF1WW General Electric Microwave - Instructions

got a screwdriver and opened the glass door over the light bulb - changed the bulb and put the glass door back with the screwdriver.

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

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.

Removed the outer frame on the inside of the door. Then I removed the metal frame to get to the handle screws. Removed the handle screws and replaced the broken handle with the new one. Then put everything else back together. For the tray. I just put the new one on the rotating wheel.

Using a screwdriver, removed the cover, pulled out the bad bulb, and easily put in the new one.

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.

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.

Once the parts arrived, I pulled off the microwave door and pulled off the plastic trim with a putty knife and then pulled off the glass by unscrewing and pulling off the glass by pulling back the tabs. I unscrewed the broken pieces and screwed on the new supports which I attached to the existing handle

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.

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.

Deliver of part took the longest. Part order on 9/8/20 and delivered on 9/19/20. Remove the door from microwave. Then remove door part took about 30 minute, was difficult.
Part fit perfect. Put everthing back together was easy.

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.

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

Loosened screw on top of filter
Removed and replaced filter

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.