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Microwave replacement

February 14, 2011, 11:06:46 pm

Since the weather in OK was in the 60's today I decided to remove the Kitchen Aide microwave in my 93GV.  Won't pop popcorn!  After 2 calls to the factory to locate the 2 factory added front support screws the unit still refused to come out.  Finally found that the factory had used 3 screws in the spice rack cabinet that were 1/4 in too long and they were holding it in.  The Kitchen Aide (actually a Whirlpool#) uses a mount that supports the unit totally from the rear which appears to be the reason for extra screws.  Is it a waste of time to try to find a microwave that can use the old mount or should I just start over?

Bill and Doris
93 Grand Villa gas

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Re: Microwave replacement

Reply #1 – February 15, 2011, 08:23:00 am

I had a sharp and found a sharp to use the same rear mount. I would think that the ge I put in at home used a very similar mount and it looked like it would work inthe Foretravel as well. I went the easy way though and order a sharp online.

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Re: Microwave replacement

Reply #2 – February 15, 2011, 10:04:12 am

I've replaced ours twice(don't ask), and it wasn't difficult to use the new base plate. If none of the holes in the new one lined up with the old, I just drilled some to match. That way I knew I was into the same structural support the factory used.

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Reply #3 – February 16, 2011, 02:30:37 pm

Well I thought I would try to use the same mount, but to no avail.  Whirlpool/Kitchen Aide don't use that type mount anymore.  I'll just pick one and hope I don't run into a problem with the mirror behind the stove getting in the way.

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