All Installation Instructions for Microwave PLMB186KC01

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.

Parts Used:

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.

Parts Used:

Flame Sensor Thermostat

Microwave Fuse

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

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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.

Parts Used:

MOTOR SYNCHRONOUS

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

Parts Used:

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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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.

Parts Used:

MOTOR SYNCHRONOUS

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

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.

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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.

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

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

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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

Parts Used:

CHOKE COVER ALL

LATCH ALL

Mathew from Houston, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Wrong cooking tray in the microwave

Replaced the 16" tray with a 14" tray. Works great now. Took about 20 seconds to take out the old tray and put in the new.

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Michael from Pearland, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken turn plate

It was so easy to order a new glass plate ! Love this web site,

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Rita from SEATTLE, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Burned out magnetron

Removed cover
Disconnected capacitor from old magnetron
Removed old magnetron
Installed new part
Connected capacitor
Reinstalled cover

Parts Used:

Microwave Magnetron

Dewey from MADISON, AL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Not heat

-unplug
-remove top and front covers
-unplug wire connectors from heating assembly
-remove heating assembly from metal stand and push out of the way
-remove metal stand from dry
-pull out heating assembly
-install new one in reserve order

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse

Kip from POWELL, OH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Timer, light and control pad worked. Turn table and heat did not work. Oven would not start up.

I first read where someone had the same problem. Their solution was a burned-out fuse. I ordered a new fuse...installed it and that did not solve my problem. I revisted PartSelect and read how Marla (from Arlington, TX)solved her problem. I purchased a secondary switch and when it arrived, I made a copy of Marla's instructions and followed them to the letter. I installed the new secondary switch into the secondary space, put everything back together and the oven STILL DID NOT WORK. I had to take the latching panel apart again and test each switch to see if there was another bad one. I found that the third switch was burned out. So I took the new switch out of the second slot and installed it into the third slot. I tested the switches before reinstalling the latching panel. This time everything worked. So I put everything back together, reinstalled the microwave on the wall, tested it again, and everything worked perfectly.

Parts Used:

Microwave Fuse