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daveandterrie  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 11:56:28 AM(UTC)
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Hi All,
My inlaws have one of these, and I guess it quit working.

Lights and Digital display all work.

There is a little bit of clicking that happens when you initiate the cook cycle, but it stops after a second and then nothing heats, and the tray does not move.

There isn't any bad sort of smell coming from it.

Also any special tools? (like safety torx etc?) - so besides knowing what to order I'll need to know how to yank it and pull it apart :)

Thanks
Dave
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 1:51:44 PM(UTC)
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Hi Dave,

Unplug the microwave and remove the outer case. Check the door switches.

Here is the breakdown diagram and Replacement parts for General Electric ZE2160SF03 Counter top microwave | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.
daveandterrie  
#3 Posted : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 2:13:43 PM(UTC)
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Hi Gene,

Okay, I can do that, but need to know:

1) will I need a safety Torx (and what size) to open it, or something other than a philips or socket? ( they are an hour away, and don't see well enough to let me know :) )

2) how to 'test' a switch - there appear to be 3 or 4 in there. I'd assume the two bladed switches are Moment Off and conduct when no depressed, but the ones with 3 blades - I don't know how to approach those. Also, the Light inside the microwave works correctly, so if that eliminates anything I'm all for listening to your advice!

Thanks again! - in the past you have saved me MAJOR money on repairs, and frankly a lot of headaches too - easier to do it myself than call someone sometimes.

Yours,
Dave
Gene  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 3:11:02 PM(UTC)
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Dave,

I know something but not everything. :)

I have no idea what kind of screws are there.

There are 3 switches. 2 interlock and 1 monitor. Interlock switches are Normally Open and monitor switch is Normally Closed. Very likely the two bladed switches are interlock and three bladed switch is monitor.

Very likely you will see a bad switch without any tests right after you will get there.

Gene.
daveandterrie  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, January 4, 2012 3:15:47 PM(UTC)
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Thank Gene - I'll try to get a look at it tonight and figure out what is up with it.

Yours,
Dave
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