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Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Fuse Holder Replacement #W10245194

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the fuse holder on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the microwave will not work at all.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool

Step By Step Instructions

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Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
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Microwave Oven Fuse Holder Replacement
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Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, screwdriver with insulated handle, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
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You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
6
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.
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To replace the fuse holder, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
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Before you do this, remove the glass turntable and support.
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Heavy
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Have an assistant support the microwave while you remove the mounting bolts from the upper cabinet.
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Heavy
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Carefully tilt the microwave down and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
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Now, lift the microwave off the mounting plate.
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Set the appliance down on its rear panel on a sturdy surface covered by a towel or blanket.
15
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the oven?s bottom panel.
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Open the turntable motor terminal cover and disconnect the wires.
17
Unhook the wires from the retainer and disconnect the wire connecter to fully detach the bottom panel.
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Return the microwave oven to its upright position and support it in the front.
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Open the door and unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
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Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
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Next unthread all of the screws securing the rear of the cabinet.
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Unthread the screws to release the blower cover or air damper.
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Now unthread the remaining screws on top.
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Unthread the screw on the right side.
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Heavy
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You can now lift off the cabinet.
27
Shock Hazard
28
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury.You can do this by placing a screwdriver with an insulated handle across each set of terminals.Be very careful not to touch the screwdriver blade when doing this.
29
Now use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the line fuse out of the holder.
30
Use a short Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screw securing the fuse holder to the air duct ? this may require some effort.
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Pull the holder free then depress the tabs to release the wires.
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Install the new fuse holder by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
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Insert the screw through the holder then align the mounting peg on the right side of the holder with the indentation in the air duct.
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Thread the screw.
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Snap the fuse into the new holder.
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Reposition the cabinet.
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Thread the right side screw.
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Reposition the blower cover or air damper and secure it with the screws.
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Replace the remaining screws on top.
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Thread the screws to secure the rear of the cabinet.
41
Reinstall the grill by aligning the tabs with the slots in the frame then snap the grille into position.
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Rethread the three screws.
43
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
44
Tip the appliance back.
45
Replace the bottom panel by first connecting the wire connecter and hooking the wires in the retainer.
46
Connect the motor wires to the terminals, then align the terminal cover and snap it closed.
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Fully reposition the bottom panel and rethread the screws to secure.
48
Now carefully reposition the microwave on the mounting plate by hooking the back edge of the appliance on the tabs.
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Insert the power cord through the hole in the upper cabinet.
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Lift the microwave up and secure the mounting bolts.
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Plug the power cord back in.
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Replace the turntable and support and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the fuse holder on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the microwave will not work at all.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Fuse Holder Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, screwdriver with insulated handle, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
6
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.
7
To replace the fuse holder, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
8
Before you do this, remove the glass turntable and support.
9
Heavy
10
Have an assistant support the microwave while you remove the mounting bolts from the upper cabinet.
11
Heavy
12
Carefully tilt the microwave down and pull the power cord through the hole in the cabinet.
13
Now, lift the microwave off the mounting plate.
14
Set the appliance down on its rear panel on a sturdy surface covered by a towel or blanket.
15
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the oven?s bottom panel.
16
Open the turntable motor terminal cover and disconnect the wires.
17
Unhook the wires from the retainer and disconnect the wire connecter to fully detach the bottom panel.
18
Return the microwave oven to its upright position and support it in the front.
19
Open the door and unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
20
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
21
Next unthread all of the screws securing the rear of the cabinet.
22
Unthread the screws to release the blower cover or air damper.
23
Now unthread the remaining screws on top.
24
Unthread the screw on the right side.
25
Heavy
26
You can now lift off the cabinet.
27
Shock Hazard
28
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury.You can do this by placing a screwdriver with an insulated handle across each set of terminals.Be very careful not to touch the screwdriver blade when doing this.
29
Now use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the line fuse out of the holder.
30
Use a short Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screw securing the fuse holder to the air duct ? this may require some effort.
31
Pull the holder free then depress the tabs to release the wires.
32
Install the new fuse holder by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
33
Insert the screw through the holder then align the mounting peg on the right side of the holder with the indentation in the air duct.
34
Thread the screw.
35
Snap the fuse into the new holder.
36
Reposition the cabinet.
37
Thread the right side screw.
38
Reposition the blower cover or air damper and secure it with the screws.
39
Replace the remaining screws on top.
40
Thread the screws to secure the rear of the cabinet.
41
Reinstall the grill by aligning the tabs with the slots in the frame then snap the grille into position.
42
Rethread the three screws.
43
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
44
Tip the appliance back.
45
Replace the bottom panel by first connecting the wire connecter and hooking the wires in the retainer.
46
Connect the motor wires to the terminals, then align the terminal cover and snap it closed.
47
Fully reposition the bottom panel and rethread the screws to secure.
48
Now carefully reposition the microwave on the mounting plate by hooking the back edge of the appliance on the tabs.
49
Insert the power cord through the hole in the upper cabinet.
50
Lift the microwave up and secure the mounting bolts.
51
Plug the power cord back in.
52
Replace the turntable and support and your microwave oven should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Line Fuse
Line Fuse
$24.77
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