Whirlpool Microwave Disassembly - Microwave Repair Help

Repairing a Whirlpool microwave? This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a microwave and how to access parts that may need to be tested and/or replaced.
Here is a list of the most common microwave problems:
Microwave doesn't heat
Microwave doesn’t work
Microwave light doesn’t work
Microwave runs for a few seconds and stops
Microwave turntable doesn't turn
Microwave buttons don't work
Microwave display not working
Microwave turns itself on
Microwave is sparking or arcing
Microwave door won't open
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[@StormSong8]

I broke the bulb beneath this microwave and couldn't get the bulb's socket out. I figured it would be simple enough to drop the bottom but I didn't want to unscrew those 500 screws unless I saw someone else do it first and knew what was back there. From there it was easy to unscrew the light socket and, using needle-nosed pliers, unscrew the bulb socket. Now I can replace the bulb and stop having to get yelled at about it. Thank you so much!

[@greatergrandviewareaneighb728]

Problem-Intermittently magnetron would not start, with a door close error. Open, close door a few times allowed it to start. Then it was just door close error all the time. Thank you for the video! You gave me the muster in disassembling the door interlocks with just a few hours before having to get ready for a three day work stent. Large family really missed having a microwave!! I was figuring I would have to dismount the whole oven before your video. The actual disassembly was very straight forward. In my case all the parts were functional. What I found was that each of the interlocks are held in place by a single screw and a sheet metal tab from the cabinet frame. Repeated use of the door bent one of the tabs, so that the interlock tilted enough, the bottom switches did not all change state. Bent the tabs back into a suitable position, problem solved. Work time about 40 minutes. Thanks again!

[@lorenasalas4478]

AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HOW DID YOU FIX IT??????

[@greatergrandviewareaneighb728]

Need philips head style screwdriver, ohm/continuity meter and torx head bit set for this disassembly (Walmart multibitset $10, can now disassemble pretty much any appliance..loving it!! lol .... 1) Unplug unit. 2) Check MW door to insure the two male interlock tabs are intact (each has an intact hole at end) 3) Remove the two screws holding top plastic grate outside, above door, top of microwave. Lift out grate. 4) right side top, remove single screw holding control panel. 5) Caution: panel has several very short travel, wire bundles with connectors that need to be disconnected before panel is fully removed. While the connectors are different sizes minimizing wrong connections, may be prudent for the less brave to take cell phone pics of still connected panel back before disconnection. With MW door open, dismount control panel by sliding control frame up and away from MW. Connected wire will allow just a few inches of travel, granting enough access to carefully unplug connections. Connectors have lock tabs on one side that need to be squeezed to separate connector. There is also, two slip on wire terminations, slide blue connector insulation up wire to expose, I then carefully pry off connector using knife blade edge. Detach ground wire at cabinet. 6) Use torx bit to remove the top or bottom interlock assembly (lower/upper door switch) one at a time. Switch is held in position by one screw and a foldover sheet metal tab from cabinet. Suggest testing one switch at a time. (spring on each switch looks oddly placed, but if each spring leg end is connected, is probably ok looped coil is not pinned to anything) 7)To test... switch with two wires - disconnect one wire, check for state change (open/close circuit) across switch with switch button using ohm meter... switch with three wires - disconnect comm wire (center wire, check side of individual switched for pin function layout) check for state change (open/close circuit) across each side of switch with switch button using ohm meter. Check white plastic claw on interlock. Check tabs that press switch buttons to insure they depress switch buttons when in correct travel position. The claw grabs the MW door tab and that limits the amount of travel this spring loaded assembly travels. I used a bit to hold the claw from over traveling the switch buttons while testing. Replace switches that do not change state. Replace interlocks that have broken tabs or spring mounts. 8). Remount interconnector once finished testing. In my case the sheet metal tab had bent out of the holding position and allowed the interconnector to engage but tilt, not actuating the switch buttons. 9) Once satisfied with interlock results, connect wires, mount them. Open and close door several times to insure proper closure. 10) reconnect control panel connectors.. don't forget the ground wire 11) Remount control panel and screw down. 12) Plug in and check if problem solved. 13) Solved - screw down top grill. 14) Still error - see step two... good luck, yes I have lots of free time..lol

[@edh_alters7116]

I appreciate you all for creating this wonderful video. It made doing what the home warranty company said would not be worth paying someone to do very easy. They'd rather just replace the unit that needs a small fan repair.

[@Brunietoons]

Great video. My microwave started shooting sparks above the instrument panel. I replaced the diode and it’s as good as new (except greasier)!

[@messitup]

Without watching this first. I just took mine apart to clean it and put it back together, only having 2 extra screws.... I'd consider that ok. WIsh i had seen this first though, would have definitely save me so much time. Thank you for having this! great video.

[@bubbabubba2013]

A sign of a great repairman is having extra stuff on the work bench after reassembling. 😊😊😊

[@jacquelinebrown7875]

Just saved me 200 dollars for a simple repair, which I took care of myself. Thank you!

[@repairclinic]

Awesome than ks!

[@arnelm3365]

Thank you very much. I got my microwave oven running again. I didn’t have to buy a replacement yet. It’s already 8 years old, but I hope it will last a little longer.

[@Dloweification]

I just did this. Wish I didn't. Your microwave was much cleaner than the one in my apartment.

[@RLBoRob1]

Great video.....but how do you replace hinges on the door???

[@maulmusix]

the door glass is where I am going, awesome info, I have a spot of paint on inside glass

[@livinginnorthernva]

Just fixed our microwave thanks to your video! Super helpful, thank you!!

[@pamgreenlee5122]

Replacing overhead light bulb. Glass part of bulb separated from part that twists into light. How do I get the part out so I can install new bulb?

[@pklkok]

Cleaning all filters and resetting.

[@joshm377]

Thank you this video saved me a bunch of money

[@whiskeynthejar7]

What's the recommended replacement time-frame for the filter underneath and the charcoal filter on top/front?

[@slandrum3643]

What about Model # MH1600XSQ-1? I am not able to access fuse in this way unless I am doing something wrong. Hopefully I don't have to remove it from wall.

[@faymarable8663]

How to replace the plastic center piece

[@drstone1167]

🆘 Customers need to think twice before buying the Whirlpool microwave- wmh53521hz-5. When the light won’t shut off the only way to fix it is to buy a new motherboard, and they range in price from $156 to over $300 online plus tax & shipping. Also $150 for service call to install it. And it’s an inherent problem in this Whirlpool model. You can buy a new microwave for $450 or pay that much for repairs or buy an LED stick up under cabinet lights for $12 to $18 as a alternative solution.

[@bubbabubba2013]

Stick on lights wear out batteries quickly

[@dickieangenson2236]

Thank you for such a great instructional video. The issue with my microwave is the door is a bit loose for some reason. Looks like the screws are all there but I can’t really tell. Do you know why that might be?

[@bubbabubba2013]

My problem is that the door facia cracked despite the fact that no one uses it. (Came with new home)

[@grizzlyman329]

How to repair the plate rotating automatically as soon as the microwave door is opened?

[@stephanied1028]

Mine has a burnt plastic/electrical smell when warming food. What’s the cause?

[@RussC123]

So I had some sparking coming from the top of mine.. If you pause at 2:36 mark.. the small capacitor (?) on the small wire next to/below that thicker braided insulated white wire is burnt out. It was touching that white wire so the insulation on that one is a little burnt too. Can these wires be replaced?

[@Lisa-wu5mp]

i have watched several videos. i have done a search of my issue. i have worded it several different ways. i cannot find an answer to my problem. i cannot remove the plug from the old motor. when i finally got them off, it pulled the plug out from the motor also. it seems they are fused together. i need to get the prong plug off to attach to the prongs on the new motor..

[@NancyGreen-cu2en]

How to fix loose handle

[@void2096]

That's good help but you should do a video on how to change the door on a whirlpool convectional microwave model#wmh31017hw if you can thanks

[@jdubya54]

did video actually show fuse replacement i just seen discharging capacitor

[@Cellsior]

I just fixed my microwave with this. Thanks alot!

[@repairclinic]

+Cellsior You are welcome.

[@krismaly6300]

Excellent Video

[@huytrinh6993]

Thank you for the Video. I have a Whirlpool WMC50522HZ. Where can I get the part ? Does anyone know the part # ?. Thank you .

[@suwannakhancharee6217]

So very helpful. Thank you.

[@joetrotta356]

Suwanna Khancharee B

[@bored_amr1793]

stupidest

[@ashrafkarjiker6888]

My microwave works but has a burning smell. Would that just be wires?

[@tinachan7844]

I have a Whirlpool model GH5184XPS-4 - it's about 13 years old. Recently, everytime I try to use it, it'd flip the breaker. Do you know what can be causing this?

[@sharky7420]

Very Helpful....Thanks!

[@John-dp3ln]

Where can I get a wiring diagram for this oven? Help!

[@luciasoto6200]

Vidrio de enfrente que parte será ??

[@ayubansari4697]

Excellent video! The Whirlpool model I have is WMC50522AB and it looks different from what this video shows. How do I get access to its control panel assembly?

[@reedcope5289]

Did you ever figure this out? I'm trying to do this now for the same model.

[@citysoundfm]

Thanks!! Invaluable!!!

[@upsthere]

I love the way you help fix microwaves ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😀😀😄😄

[@upsthere]

But my dad did not understand 😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😠😠😠😠💀💀☠️👽👻

[@upsthere]

I'm happy to be able to be your best fan 😊😊😊💀😊😊😊😄😄😄😄😄❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊😄😄😄😄😊😊

[@ojmr7]

At 5:51, do you guys sell the door trim?? my microwave is the same exact make and model as the one feature in this video. thank you

[@pearlynx]

Which Whirlpool model are you working on here?

[@cd-stephen]

still awesome

[@jamesdean3076]

Thank you!

[@lelabomag]

How did you set up the clock? Thank you.

[@90sDude]

I have this same microwave, my issue is the exhaust fan only works on speed 1 not 2. Is one blower motor bad?

[@messitup]

"With 2~3-speed motor, Hot voltage connects to main winding at different points. Only 1 point at a time receives power. That's what the switch does. When voltage is applied to each point, the main winding is energized as voltage from Black Hot wire completes circuit with White neutral wire." I would imagine there is a connection issue with "point 2".

[@davidnieves1978]

My whirlpool microwave it power no but it won't start .need some help

[@nailahmuhammad5194]

How to turn off alarm

[@goldjuke7817]

I changed the bottom light bulb and now the microwave won't work?

[@jordanhansen8631]

Plug it back in

[@idontknow8196]

I don’t own a microwave. Why am I here

[@MrYank285]

I have this exact microwave. What’s the pet number for the vent/grill at the top of the microwave? Mine broke off.

[@TheUnknownNote]

Where is the fuse

[@praveshvirsiddhu3179]

Which filter does it use? What dimensions

[@marshallaines8453]

how do i fix over range light if it is not getting power - even though display is showing High Low and Off - voltage meter shows no power coming to the light socket?

[@phillipwilliams221]

Where is the answer to the problem?

[@adamjo30]

1. Take screws out 2. Fix it 3. Put screws back in. Brilliant, except you forgot a step: 4. Search KZbin for a video that actually shows you how to fix it

[@alstevens7060]

do you have a youtube link that shows how to fix the door switches of this model? thanks.

[@Eagleqb216]

It's a disasymbly video not how to repair video

[@thanhnguyen4908]

he forget mention how to replace the microwave switch

[@Scrimpets1]

Well not for my Whirlpool model, I can’t figure out how to remove the cover even after removing the screws

[@bored_amr1793]

I have a slightly different microwave

[@leagueofteam3549]

muchas gracias la verdad este video me salvo la vida :3.