Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Microwave Cavity Thermostat Replacement #WB20X10060

GE Microwave Cavity Thermostat Replacement #WB20X10060

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the cavity thermostat on GE microwaves. The most common reasons for replacing the cavity thermostat are when the exhaust fan is not working or when the microwave runs for a few seconds and then stops.

All of the information in this thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE

Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the cavity thermostat in your microwave oven unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the grill.
3
With the screws unthreaded, open the oven door then slide the grill to the left and lift it up to remove.
4
Next, remove the control panel mounting screw.
5
Lift the control panel up to detach.
6
Next, remove the screw securing the inner access panel.
7
Release the panel from the retaining clips.
8
Reach in and detach the cavity thermostat from the mounting tabs.
9
If necessary, depress the locking tab and disconnect the wires from the old thermostat.
10
Install the new thermostat by connecting the wires to the terminals.
11
Slide the thermostat onto the mounting tabs.
12
Reposition the inner access panel.
13
Replace the screw to secure.
14
Now insert the control panel tabs into the slots in the frame and push the panel down.
15
Replace the mounting screw to secure.
16
Insert the tabs on the grill into the slots in the frame and slide the grill to the right.
17
Rethread the mounting screws.
18
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the cavity thermostat on GE microwaves. The most common reasons for replacing the cavity thermostat are when the exhaust fan is not working or when the microwave runs for a few seconds and then stops.

All of the information in this thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE

Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the cavity thermostat in your microwave oven unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the grill.
3
With the screws unthreaded, open the oven door then slide the grill to the left and lift it up to remove.
4
Next, remove the control panel mounting screw.
5
Lift the control panel up to detach.
6
Next, remove the screw securing the inner access panel.
7
Release the panel from the retaining clips.
8
Reach in and detach the cavity thermostat from the mounting tabs.
9
If necessary, depress the locking tab and disconnect the wires from the old thermostat.
10
Install the new thermostat by connecting the wires to the terminals.
11
Slide the thermostat onto the mounting tabs.
12
Reposition the inner access panel.
13
Replace the screw to secure.
14
Now insert the control panel tabs into the slots in the frame and push the panel down.
15
Replace the mounting screw to secure.
16
Insert the tabs on the grill into the slots in the frame and slide the grill to the right.
17
Rethread the mounting screws.
18
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.

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