All Installation Instructions for Hotpoint Microwave RVM1625SJ01

Microwave appeared to work. Fan worked, timer worked plate rotated. It just didn't heat the food!

I purchased the fuse and 3 door switches from PartSelect. Replaced the fuse first but that did not solve the problem. Then I replaced the 3 door switches and problem solved!! So fuse only cost $5.00 so glad I have a new fuse in there as well. To see how to replace door switches see videos on utube!!

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Secondary Door Switch

Mark from Hanover Park, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Glass Carousel Cooking Tray Broke

I replaced old tray with new. Received replacement part in two days. I was surprised at the quick response time. The part ordered was right the first time.

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Cooking Tray

selwyn from inglewood, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The grill on my microwave "cooked" off from the screws

I removed the two screws that were still attached to the microwave. With the new grill, I replaced the screws and the problem was resolved.

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Vent Grille

Thomas from Moreno Valley, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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Replaced broken grille

I removed the broken grille (no screws needed to be removed because the housing for the screws on the grille were broken).
After removing the broken grille, I then snapped the new grille in place and tightened the two screws.
So easy even a cave man could do it.

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Vent Grille

Mike from Smyrna, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Inside Bulb went out.

Remove top air grate via 2-screws. Remove metal top panel behind grate that's above bulb via 1-screw. Bulb is exposed and can be un-screwed. DONE

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Light Bulb - 40W 130V

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

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Glass turntable drive motor failure

Removed bottom cover of microwave, involved removing 7 screws, removed turntable motor, involved disconnecting wire harness plug, and 2 screws, connnected wiring to new motor and reinstalled with original hardware

Parts Used:

Drive Motor

Brent from Sacramento, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Left light socket was damaged beyond repair

Handed the part to my son. He unscrewed 5 screws in the base of the microwave, it dropped down. The light mechanism was clearly in view. With the exception of some corrosion on the old piece, it was simple to remove and replace, put back together, screw back up and all worked fine.

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Light Socket - 250V 75W

Kathleen from Streamwood, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Bulb broke in socket, socket had deteriorated beyond repair.

Phillips screws on bottom panel allowed me to install new socket and put electric connection back. Secured bottom panel and that was it.

Parts Used:

Light Socket - 250V 75W

Frank from CICERO, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dropped and broke glass carousel tray

Put it in place. Ordered replacement over internet on Wednesday and part arrived Friday. Very fast service!

Parts Used:

Cooking Tray

Eugene from Lakeland, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Microwave would turn on when door opened

Unscrewed numerous screws holding the "body/shell" to the microwave. Removed body. I then unplugged top door switch, replaced it with new one, and "tested" the new one. I fixed our $400 convection micro with an $18 switch. NICE!

Parts Used:

Secondary Door Switch

Lois from El Segundo, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Turntable quit turning.

Disconnected power cord from receptacle. Removed 5 screws in bottom panel and allowed it to swing downward on rear hinged edge. Disconnnected power wires to motor. Removed screw to detach motor. Inserted coupler through hole beneath center of turntable. Inserted motor shaft into coupler and re-attached motor. Connected power wires to motor and then closed the bottom panel and re-inserted the 5 screws.

Parts Used:

Glass Turntable Coupler

JACK from ETOWAH, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Replace broken control panel frame

Once I read more on Partselect about how others had removed adjacent parts, I found it extremely easy. I had previously thought I would have to remove the microwave from the cabinet prior to repair, but once I looked at Partselect's expoded view of the microwave, it all became clear and took me longer to clean up than the actual repair.

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