GE JVM1190SY/WY/AY/BY Microwave Oven - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

How about boiling a small container of water and once it starts boiling. Just shut the unit off and let it sit and let the steam do the work for you. Might soften it enough to scrape it off.

It sounds just like the magnetron is bad, overheating and opening the thermostat. This is how it would work if that were the case.

 

One other thing is to be sure that the cooling fan is running and that you feel air flow.

 

You should check the air filter and grille, as well as the outside vent for any blockage.

 

If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

 

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383

I have the same issue. The Handle broke off my GE Microwave Oven (Model JVM1190SY 001). GE does not sell the handle seperately from what I can tell. I just ordered a new door. It's rediculously expensive. I tried to replace the handle with a nice drawer pull but couldn't find a size pull to match and I broke the plastic cover trying to get access to the screws for the handle, which is why I decided to buy the new door. Hopefully installation is not that difficult. This oven was manufactured in 2001, seems the handles have a 7 year life span.

If not available for purchase from the maker try to Google the item on the internet.

there must be some internal part that could have melted. would get it checked out

Hi,

Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....

Basic Microwave Oven Troubleshooting Tips

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Dead appliance, power on wall outlet.

YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT!

Attempt this only if you are competent.

If your appliance has absolutely no functions at all, remove it from the mains supply, remove the case and see where the mains lead goes in to the appliance and follow the cable until you find the main fuse.
ONLY USE THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE TO REPLACE IT.
The usual cause of this fuse failure is the door switches are contaminated or sticking. Check the door switches before putting power back on to the appliance.
Hope this helps.

Hi, this is a problem with your door latch. This happens when you open the door the fan gets a pulse of power as you open the door. If one of the door switches is bad the fan may keep running or if there is a delay in the door switch latch due to mechanical failure (grease, dirty or just broken) the fan will also keep running. You need to replace the door switch and you can get it from this LINK..
As long as you don't fix the door switch problem, the oven will not turn or cook...

yes it does, open the door and on the inside edge of the control panel is a couple screws. take them out and you can open the panel the fuse is located behind the panel in the micro up near the top.

when you said the power went out ( did you mean to the micro or the complete hm . if only to micro it probably blew it internal fuse . they doo that . replace the fuse ( radio shack is a good place to get it .) but ck the door inter lock's as they may have caused the failure . ps buy more than one fuse / you may need more. **** ,,

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number from the tag on the oven here.

You have to remove the door handle screw(s) and the door handle, then look for subtle clips that may be holding the outer door screen in place.

Some models have two screws holding the door handle, but some have only one. In that case, remove the screw, then you either lift or rotate the handle to free it.

If you still need help, please write me at [email protected] for the service manual link (no charge, no obligation).

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more than likely you door safety switch has a short and every time you pull the door open the connections arc and trip the breaker or blows the fuse.

The door handle can easily be replaced without the assistance of a repairman. This is a common problem with some microwave oven doors.

This is not difficult. To access the door handle mounting screws on MOST microwave ovens, you have to remove the inner door panel that goes around the perimeter of the glass. You can use a small screwdriver to carefully pry the plastic up and work your way slowly around the perimiter of the glass. Most microwave ovens also have grooves in the panel that you can insert the screwdriver into. Use care not to pry against the glass. The glass is tempered and also has an RF shield that prevents harmful microwaves from potentially harming the consumer. If you break the glass, you will need to purchase a new door.

The door handle screws are located behind the inner panel. Simply remove the broken handle and install the new one. Re-insert the inner door panel carefully and gradually work your way around the perimeter of the door glass and make sure it snaps back into place.

NOTE: If your microwave is the same model you have this listed under, I could only find one website that offers the handle as a separate replacement without purchasing the entire door (the entire door cost over $200!). The handle lists for about $51 at repairclinic.com. You can search around, but I have already tried the following sites:

appliancepartspros.com
searspartsdirect.com
pcappliancerepair.com
repairclinic.com

I hope this helps you.

Here's link for searspartsdirect.com that has the part you're looking for. You can shop around the web for the best price with other suppliers.

White door handle, Part #WB15X335

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=JVM1350WW01&productCategoryId=0123370&brandId=0432&modelName=MICROWAVE&diagramPageId=00001&componentDescription=CASE,%20DOOR%20&%20CONTROLS&documentId=E2136282&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list

Hope you found this helpful and best regards!

Quite often this is due to grease or food particles stuck somewhere in the cavity of the oven or stuck on or behind the waveguide cover.

The waveguide cover (also called a spatter shield) is usually about the size of a playing card and often held in place by a plastic rivet.

In some models it is a larger stirrer cover type made of thicker plastic in the ceiling of the oven.

Your manual should address the issue of removing and cleaning the waveguide cover.

If for some reason you don't have your owner's manual, you can download GE owner's manuals and installation instructions here.

It can be fragile, and the metal edges of the oven behind it can be sharp, so be careful!

The cover and the metal behind it should be cleaned with a mild, non-ammonia cleaner.

If the cavity metal of the oven is chipped or charred, it will have to be sanded smooth and clean and dried thoroughly.

Then you can apply some high-temperature appliance paint, available from places like Wal-Mart, Lowe's or Builder's Square.

If your waveguide cover is burned, it will need to be replaced. It provides important protection for the magnetron.

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

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Is the turntable working?

If so, then I would suspect the stirrer system has failed, or the magnetron is dying.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

There should also be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.

At our Web site, we have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

Found this under GE instead of Maytag, but can answer for you here.

It may be the internal fuse, but more likely it is the thermostat on the magnetron.

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383

If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

First of all, I would direct you to our cirtical safety warnings available via our FixYa listing: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk It may be a failing HV transformer or magnetron, or possibly a failing heating element. The online parts list shows the fuse as 15 amp. Inside the unit is an envelope which contains an informative tech sheet with a wiring diagram, troubleshooting information, etc. If that alone doesn't help you solve it, I would invite you to send us a scan or clean copy of that tech sheet, and we can guide you further.

If the fuse blew as soon as you hit START to begin cooking, chances are you have a shorted high voltage capacitor. If it blew a few seconds after hitting START, then it's more likely to be a defective high voltager transformer. You may notice a buring smell. It's also possible that you have a defective thermostat / thermal cutout on the magnetron (especially if the oven has ever been run empty, arced or sparked, or overheated). In cases where the internal fuse blows, there's usually a cause, even if it's just a loose fuse holder. You can find exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering JVM1190SY here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383 We have *critical* safety and disassembly info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

You have a direct short to ground. https://www.fixya.com/support/r29874712-repairing_microwave_ovens ..