[nykhoa]

I have this mircrowave GE SpaceMaker JVM1631WJ03 for 2.5 years. Recently when I open the door, it may turns on the light, turns the turntable, and I hear the sound like the microwave runs when the door is close. I have to close the door and select Clear/Off to turn it off.

Which part do I have to replace ?

Thanks for your advice.

Nykhoa

[Gene]

Hi Nykhoa,

Most likely the problem is a bad door switch (the lower one) which is stuck closed.

- The part number for the switch is AP2024367

Gene.

[nykhoa]

Hi Gene,

Thanks a lot for your advice. I have never opened a microwave for repair. Do you think a novice can replace this switch ? Is there a diagram for this microwave so that I can start with ?

Thanks again,

Nykhoa

[Gene]

Hi Nykhoa,

If you know major safety rules how to work with electrical appliances and you have a simple ohmmeter - you can do it. The diagram should be behind the top grille on the left side or inside the control panel.

Gene.

[nykhoa]

Gene, thanks again for your help. I have one more question so that I can order all the parts at one time, if I need more than one.

Besides the problem that I described, now when I close the door, it is difficult to make it start. With the door closed, I add minutes and press Start. The light turn on but the turntable does not run and I do not hear the normal sound when it runs properly. I have to open and close many times to make it start. Is this also caused by the bad switch or something else ?


Thanks for your advice,

Nykhoa.

[Gene]

Nykhoa,

As I said previously, the first failure suspect is the door interlock switch. You have to check it before taking any action.

Gene.