JES735WJ - Instructions

With this model, you must remove the outer covering. Don't try to access the display unit from the front like I've seen in some other GE microwave videos. After removing the outer covering, the switches are easy to replace. They are very visible and easy to get to without taking any other parts off. You will see the door switches just behind the display board. Remove the switch and then remove the connecting wires to ensure you don't inadvertently brake a wire. You will need a tamper resistant star bit to remove 3 or 4 screws from the back panel. All other screws are philips head. I went ahead and replaced both switches (yes...there are two of them) and works like a charm. I saved an $800 microwave for less than $60 and know what to do if it happens again. Appears to be a common problem on this model. Thanks for others making a post...It saved me time and money reading others remarks. Good luck!

I looked up my problem on the internet and found a very helpful video. Microwave on video was different brand but the internals and methods were very much the same. The video made it simple and easy to fix. Found the replacement switch on the LG parts site and ordered. Two different switch types. One with red switch, the other green. Part was $7.28. Saved a bundle in service costs. Here is the repair video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=_AglBJoHgDs

DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD and discharge the capacitor
Leave unplugged overnight
Remove vent grille by removing the 2 philips screws
Remove the LED panel by removing 1 phillips screw
Disconnect all connectors that plug into back of the LED board completely
Remove the wires from the switches (3) at the inside edge of the microwave door
Gently remove each switch housing and test all three switches for continuity
Carefully replace non-functioning switches and reassemble the panel
GOOD LUCK

Unscrewed the control panel (2 screws), lift up and let hang, with a plan screwdriver open bracket holding the switch, unplug 2 wires, replace with new switch, plug in the 2 wires, push switch back into bracket. Then slide on the control panel, put the 2 screws back. Easy fix.

First I had to accept the fact that the unit was designed to keep non-professional people from doing any repairs. The switch was installed in such a manner that I had to break the mounting to remove the switch, then drill a hole in the mounting to secure the new switch in place.

Remove the rear casing of the microwave using both a Phillips head screw driver. The lower rear screws require a star shaped bit with a hole in the middle (security bit). Once the rear casing is removed, it is very easy to access and replace the bulb. But the bulb sent was NOT identical to the original which has a straight fitting into the receptacle. The one sent had a fitting with a 90 degree. The bulb did not quite fit in place, but I secured it with some black electrical tape.

Googled problem, removed diode, checked with meter and it was open, ordered new diode, checked new diode and it read open, installed. Any way, it didn't work. Went and bought new microwave!!

Lifted the glass plate and put the roller guide in bottom of microwave on peg.

Just replaced the part. Thank you . . However it was the wrong one. I needed the outside ring. As the one with the wheels is rusting out the bottom of the microwave// would appricate it if you could advise. .

There was nothing to the repair, just put in the new glass tray. The problem was getting the replacement part. I thought! This web site was wonderful. It was easy to determine what I needed to order even though I didn't have the model number. I was so impressed I gave the web site address to my sister-in-law who needed a part for her dishwasher. I bookmarked the web site for future use.

Ordered part on Tuesday evening at 10:00 p.m. Shipped Wednesday from Part Select. Received Thursday morning at 10:44 a.m. from Fed Ex. Could NOT believe how quickly I got my replacement part. Sears had the same part - it would have cost more and taken at least 2 weeks to send it to me. It took longer to actually open the box than to wash the new part and put in the microwave. Thank you for great service.

Open door. Replace turntable.

Removed cover, diagnosed problem, ordered part from Parts Select, received part in 2 days, replaced part, tested and replaced oven into built in space.

I pulled out the unit and found 2 interlock switches that are depressed when the door closes. After cycling the door open/closed I found that one of the switches occasionally would stay depressed. The repair was easy (after I took off the panels so I could get to the switch) I simply removed 2 screws that attached the interlock switch assemblies to the main unit. Then I popped out the defective switch and popped in the new one. This did indeed fix my problem.

lift the guide wheel frame up, remove. Drop the new one into place, rotate until it fits into position (the bottom fits into a tabbed slot.I did have to remove a tab on the top side, that interferes with the glass plate that rotates. I removed this by cutting a notch on one side, then hitting a sharp blow on the tab to break it off. Appears that the design of the spider holding the wheels has been changed, if not the part number as well.