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PVM1870SM1SS General Electric Microwave - Instructions

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microwave would not start
took of cover removed switch and replaced with new one
Parts Used:
Secondary Door Switch
  • JULIA from JACKSONVILLE, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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When you open the door at the start the fan wood come on
I removed the unit from the wall removed the top two screws holding the panel above the door I the two screws holding the control panel removed the three switchs I found the top one to be blown and replaced it
Parts Used:
Monitor Door Switch
  • Larry from CHARLOTTE, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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A ratteling when the over was running
Unplugged the stirrer motor and the noise stopped. Therefore, replaced the stirrer motor.
Parts Used:
Stirrer Motor
  • Clay from Kansas City, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
10 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
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Microwave stays on when door opened
Removed control panel first then removed bracket holding door switches 8 screws total very easy fix ????
Parts Used:
Monitor Door Switch Secondary Door Switch
  • Charles from OAKDALE, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Blown fuse in microwave
One small Phillips screwdriver and one fuse puller (I used cord). Unplug unit. Remove the two screws on the vent face plate. Remove the one screw on the panel assembly. Gently let hang. Pull the fuse located on the upper left wall. Replace fuse. Reassemble.
Parts Used:
FUSE
  • Frank from VIPER, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Microwave powered up when door was opened
After researching on line and watching installation videos, ordered all three switches and installed. Disassembly of microwave was simple, removing the bracket holding the switches was a little tricky, it sits behind a metal post and you have to angle and wiggle it out. One note of caution when replacing all three switches, be sure to install correct switch in correct location. Had two of one style switch and one of a second style, and put one in wrong place, causing microwave to power up again when door was opened. After thinking it through and doing a second disassembly, and double checking installation instructions, corrected problem and microwave now works fine.
Parts Used:
Monitor Door Switch Secondary Door Switch
  • Ken from WARE, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Glass turntable stoped turning due to broken coupler
Pulled out broken one with fingers, put on new one with fingers, it did not have anything preventing it from just slipping on. Didn't need to take anything apart to install me part.
Parts Used:
Glass Turntable Coupler
  • Barbara from Fruit Heights, UT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Turntable coupler became brittle and fractured
I simply pulled the old coupler off the moter shaft after removing glass turntable plate. The coupler lifted right out since it was fractured. Luckily all peices came out attached. Typically you would need to remove the bottom access panel on the microwave and remove the turntable motor to install the new coupler. However you can simply snap off the extra plastic piece that is molded to the coupler to allow for an easy push down onto the shaft from the inside of the microwave cooking area where the coupler fits onto the moter. Piece of cake. I don't believe there is any danger in shortcutting this because the weight of the glass plate will hold it in place.
Parts Used:
Glass Turntable Coupler
  • Timothy from Clarksville, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Tray was brokenwhen moving
opened the door and put in the tray!
Parts Used:
Glass Cooking Tray
  • Gene from LaPorte, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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coupler was broken
removed the broken coupler and replaced it with the new one.
Parts Used:
Glass Turntable Coupler
  • Maria from Edison, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Awkward positive to work
Slowly and carefully to protect bulb
Parts Used:
Halogen Light Bulb
  • Dorothy from MADISON, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The microwave vent grill fell off. GE said this part was only going to last six years. What held it on were 3 plastic clips that just melted.
It was quite simple. Just a matter of fitting in the four groves and then screwing in four screws at the top of the vent.
Parts Used:
Vent Grille - Stainless Steel
  • Yvonne from ORLAND PARK, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Fan was running when I opened the door.
I replaced the switch at the bottom per instruction. I had both switches. I think it was the monitor door switch.It works fine now. Thank you Part Select .
Parts Used:
Monitor Door Switch
  • Teddy from CLERMONT, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Burned out bulb
Replace the burned-out bulb with the new purchased bulb
Parts Used:
Halogen Light Bulb
  • Mario from INDIO, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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broke the cooking tray while cleaning it.
Ordered through parts.select because GEprice was totally outrageous.
Unfortunately, my first order was lost and after 2 weeks I phoned your customer service and Betty was quite helpful. She followed up (as I called on a Saturday am) on Monday and reported to me that the item was lost. She then asked me if I wished to place another order. I did, of course - it arrived in a timely manner - I placed the cooking tray into the microwave and I was in business!!! Thank You Partselect!!!!!
Parts Used:
Glass Cooking Tray
  • Jessica from The Villages, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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All Instructions for the PVM1870SM1SS
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