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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Microwave Cooling Fan Motor Replacement #WB26X10262
GE Microwave Cooling Fan Motor Replacement #WB26X10262
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$76.04Estimated Savings
$112.5009:07
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the cooling fan motor on GE microwaves. The most common reason for replacing the cooling fan motor is if the microwave won’t heat.
All of the information in this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T20 tamper-proof Torx bit screwdriver, insulated needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T20 tamper-proof Torx bit screwdriver, insulated needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Because of the high voltage and high current used by microwave ovens, be aware that repairing this appliance poses a substantial risk for injury or death if precautions are not taken. You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
2
Since high voltage capacitors used in microwaves may retain a charge even after the microwave has been unplugged, we recommend that only experienced professionals access and replace internal components. To replace the cooling fan motor in your microwave oven, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
3
Have an assistant support the microwave while you remove the mounting bolts from the upper cabinet.
4
Carefully tilt the microwave down and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
5
Now, lift the microwave off the rear mounting bracket and set it on a sturdy surface, resting on a towel or blanket.
6
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the grill.
7
With the screws unthreaded, open the oven door then slide the grill to the left and lift it up to remove.
8
If still in place, remove the glass turntable and support.
9
Now tip the microwave so it rests on its back panel and release the bottom panel by unthreading the mounting screws.
10
Disconnect the wire harness release the wires from the twist retainer and you can fully remove the bottom panel.
11
Return the microwave to its upright position and remove all of the screws securing the cabinet.
12
You will need to use a t-20 tamper-proof torx bit screwdriver to remove the bottom screws on the left and right sides.
13
Carefully remove the cabinet.
14
To avoid injury, you should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor.
15
You can do this by using needle-nose pliers with an insulated handle to touch both terminals simultaneously.
16
Be very careful not to touch the metal portion of the tool.
17
Next, remove the control panel mounting screw.
18
Lift the control panel up to detach.
19
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry off the cooling fan blade.
20
Note the orientation of the fan motor wires then depress the locking tab, if necessary, and disconnect the wires.
21
Next, remove the screws securing the cooling fan motor support bracket.
22
Carefully rotate the bracket so you can access the fan motor mounting screws.
23
Use a short phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws.
24
Remove the old motor.
25
Install the new cooling fan motor by aligning it on the support bracket then thread the screws to secure.
26
Realign the support bracket and secure it with the screws.
27
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new motor.
28
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft.
29
Now insert the control panel tabs into the slots in the frame and push the panel down.
30
Replace the mounting screw to secure.
31
Confirm that the power cord is secured in the bracket then reinstall the cabinet.
32
Make sure the tabs on the sides of the cabinet align with the frame.
33
Replace the screws to secure the cabinet.
34
Rest the microwave on its back panel.
35
Reinstall the bottom panel by first reconnecting the wire harness then secure the wires in the twist retainer.
36
Fully reposition the bottom panel and secure it with the screws.
37
Return the microwave to its upright position.
38
Make sure the charcoal filter is properly positioned then replace the grill by inserting the tabs into the slots in the frame.
39
Slide the grill to the right and rethread the mounting screws.
40
Now carefully reposition the microwave on the mounting bracket by hooking the back edge of the appliance on the bracket tabs.
41
Insert the power cord through the hole in the upper cabinet.
42
Lift the microwave up and secure the mounting bolts.
43
Plug the power cord back in.
44
Replace the turntable and support and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the cooling fan motor on GE microwaves. The most common reason for replacing the cooling fan motor is if the microwave won’t heat.
All of the information in this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T20 tamper-proof Torx bit screwdriver, insulated needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T20 tamper-proof Torx bit screwdriver, insulated needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Because of the high voltage and high current used by microwave ovens, be aware that repairing this appliance poses a substantial risk for injury or death if precautions are not taken. You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
2
Since high voltage capacitors used in microwaves may retain a charge even after the microwave has been unplugged, we recommend that only experienced professionals access and replace internal components. To replace the cooling fan motor in your microwave oven, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
3
Have an assistant support the microwave while you remove the mounting bolts from the upper cabinet.
4
Carefully tilt the microwave down and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
5
Now, lift the microwave off the rear mounting bracket and set it on a sturdy surface, resting on a towel or blanket.
6
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the grill.
7
With the screws unthreaded, open the oven door then slide the grill to the left and lift it up to remove.
8
If still in place, remove the glass turntable and support.
9
Now tip the microwave so it rests on its back panel and release the bottom panel by unthreading the mounting screws.
10
Disconnect the wire harness release the wires from the twist retainer and you can fully remove the bottom panel.
11
Return the microwave to its upright position and remove all of the screws securing the cabinet.
12
You will need to use a t-20 tamper-proof torx bit screwdriver to remove the bottom screws on the left and right sides.
13
Carefully remove the cabinet.
14
To avoid injury, you should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor.
15
You can do this by using needle-nose pliers with an insulated handle to touch both terminals simultaneously.
16
Be very careful not to touch the metal portion of the tool.
17
Next, remove the control panel mounting screw.
18
Lift the control panel up to detach.
19
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry off the cooling fan blade.
20
Note the orientation of the fan motor wires then depress the locking tab, if necessary, and disconnect the wires.
21
Next, remove the screws securing the cooling fan motor support bracket.
22
Carefully rotate the bracket so you can access the fan motor mounting screws.
23
Use a short phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws.
24
Remove the old motor.
25
Install the new cooling fan motor by aligning it on the support bracket then thread the screws to secure.
26
Realign the support bracket and secure it with the screws.
27
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new motor.
28
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft.
29
Now insert the control panel tabs into the slots in the frame and push the panel down.
30
Replace the mounting screw to secure.
31
Confirm that the power cord is secured in the bracket then reinstall the cabinet.
32
Make sure the tabs on the sides of the cabinet align with the frame.
33
Replace the screws to secure the cabinet.
34
Rest the microwave on its back panel.
35
Reinstall the bottom panel by first reconnecting the wire harness then secure the wires in the twist retainer.
36
Fully reposition the bottom panel and secure it with the screws.
37
Return the microwave to its upright position.
38
Make sure the charcoal filter is properly positioned then replace the grill by inserting the tabs into the slots in the frame.
39
Slide the grill to the right and rethread the mounting screws.
40
Now carefully reposition the microwave on the mounting bracket by hooking the back edge of the appliance on the bracket tabs.
41
Insert the power cord through the hole in the upper cabinet.
42
Lift the microwave up and secure the mounting bolts.
43
Plug the power cord back in.
44
Replace the turntable and support and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Fan Motor
$76.04
Total$0.00
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