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Model: JVM1850WD001	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Skroela		#1 Posted : Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:49:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		I was reheating coffee when the microwave caught fire!. I unplugged it, cleaned the mess. The fire was located on the right hand inside panel, on the rack holder. When I plugged it in, the unit works continuously, lights on and it looks like a thunder storm inside, even with the door open it does not stop. is it possible to repair this? can I disable the microwave and continue using the fan and the lights? thank you for your help.


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Gene		#2 Posted : Thursday, June 25, 2009 5:05:57 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Remove the top grill and open the control panel. Check all door switches and inspect the control board for a burned spots. Post the results. Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for GE JVM1850WD001 \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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Skroela		#3 Posted : Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:07:25 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Thanks for your prompt reply!. I removed the grill and check the board. There's a burn spot on the board nothing big just a small spot on the conector CN08 SENSOR, everything else looks OK.


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Gene		#4 Posted : Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:55:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Possible the gas sensor (#62 on the diagram) is damaged as well as the control board. Gene.


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Skroela		#5 Posted : Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:15:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/25/2009(UTC) Posts: 3		Thank you. I think it would be better just to buy a new one. One last question, is it difficult to install this type of microwave?, the guy at the store is charging $200. Is it something I can do myself? Thanks again.


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Gene		#6 Posted : Saturday, June 27, 2009 6:38:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		A new microwave comes with the installation instructions. If you know how to handle a simple hand tools and you have a good drill then you can do it. Gene.


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