GE JVM1540 OTR User manual

GE JVM1540 OTR Microwave
OTR Models:
JVM1540DP1BB
JVM1540DP1WW
JVM1540DP1CC
JVM1540DP1SS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this presentation is intended for use by individuals
possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, & mechanical
experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in
personal injury & property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be
responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume
any liability in connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product.
If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect
the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete
a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their
original position & properly fastened.

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GE Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side
shields, cut resistant (Dyneema®) gloves & steel toe shoes for all repairs.
Dyneema® Cut
Resistant Glove
Safety Glasses must be compliant with
ANSI Z87.1-2003
Prescription Safety Glasses
Plano Safety Glasses
Steel Toe Shoes

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Warranty

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Nomenclature
5 4

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Model/Serial Mini-Manual

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Grille Removal
To remove grille from OTR:
1. Remove three Phillips screws from the top, front of the cabinet.
2. Slide grille to the left and remove.
3. Reverse process to re-install grille.

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Control Panel Access / Removal
To remove / access control panel:
1. Remove grille.
2. Remove a single Phillips securing control panel to frame.

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Control Panel Access / Removal
3. Grasp panel on both sides and lift straight up to disengage four
tabs from panel frame.
4. Panel is supported by and will pivot on two extended bottom tabs.
5. Continue to lift panel vertically to fully remove from frame.

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Control Board – Plug Locations
Key Panel
Ribbon
CN202
CN201
CN401
RY203

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Control Panel Assembly
Control panel assembly consists of a PCB, Key Panel / Escutcheon
and metal support frame.

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Key Panel Test
If necessary, the key panel pads can be
verified by a continuity test.
Check continuity between the connections
at the end of the ribbon. (Use high Ω scale).
Top of Ribbon
Pin #16
Pin #1

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Door Assembly
On the door assembly itself,
there is a pin at the top and a
pin at the bottom of the door on
the hinge side.

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Door Assembly
The door pins merely drop into
circular openings on the chassis
hinge arms.
To remove the door assembly:
•Remove the grille.
•Open door fully.
• Lift door pins from hinge arms
and remove from cabinet.
The door assembly is serviceable
as an assembly or as individual
parts.

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Fuse / Noise Filter Board
•Pull bottom of protective grille forward to release tabs securing it to frame.
•Remove grille to access board.

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Fuse / Noise Filter Board
L1 & N In
L1 & N Out
20 Amp Fuse

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Cavity Light Replacement
After removing grille, press in on tab & lift light cover from frame.

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Cavity Light Replacement
•Unscrew bulb from socket & remove from light recess to replace.
•Bulb is a 40w, screw-in type.

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Cavity Light Socket
If lamp socket would need replacement, remove wires from terminals,
press in on tab (arrow), twist socket slightly clockwise & pull from opening.

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TCOs - Accessible from Front
Hood TCO
Closes at 158°F
Opens at 104°F
Bottom TCO
Opens at 248°F
The hood & bottom TCOs are accessible from the front after dropping
the control panel. Bottom TCO is non-resettable.