Stirrer Motor Removal; Interlock Door Latch Switches; Interlock Monitor Switch Removal; Adjusting Interlocks - Maytag JMV8186AA Series Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
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Stirrer Motor Removal

1. Disconnect power from microwave.
2. Remove grill assembly, see "Grill Assembly"
procedure.
3. Remove screw securing the upper duct bracket.
4. Remove upper duct bracket and disconnect stirrer
motor wires.
5. Remove screws securing stirrer motor.
6. Lift up on stirrer motor and turn counterclockwise to
remove.
7. Reassemble in reverse order.

Interlock Door Latch Switches

Primary switch is operated by the bottom latch pawl.
Body latch

Interlock Monitor Switch Removal

Test interlock switches before removing, see "Testing
Procedures."
1. Disconnect power from microwave.
2. Remove control panel, see "Control Panel"
procedure.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor, see "High Voltage
Capacitor" procedure.
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Door Sensing Switch
Interlock Monitor Switch
Primary Interlock Switch
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To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury or
death; disconnect power to microwave and discharge
capacitors before following any disassembly procedure.
4. Disconnect and label wire connections.
5. Remove interlock switch.
6. Reassemble in reverse order.
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CAUTION
Before replacing a blown monitor fuse, test the
primary interlock switch, secondary interlock switch,
monitor switch, and power relay contacts for proper
operation. If the monitor fuse is blown by a failed
switch operation, all switches and printed circuit board
must be replaced.

Adjusting Interlocks

The interlock monitor and primary switches act as a final
safety switch, protecting the operator from microwave
energy. After adjusting the interlock switches, verify
connections are correctly connected.
NOTE: For door fit and switch operation, switch housing
is adjustable.
1. Disconnect power from microwave.
2. Remove control panel, see "Control Panel"
procedure.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor, see "High Voltage
Capacitor" procedure.
4. Loosen switch housing mounting screws on vertical
flange.
5. Close oven door, move latch board upward toward the
top of the oven and/or away from the door latch until
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gaps are less than /
64
6. Hold latch board securely for proper switch operation
and door fit, retighten screws.
7. Open the oven door slowly, watching the switches.
Verify switches release in the following order.
• Primary interlock switch
• Secondary interlock switch
• Monitor interlock switch
NOTE: Adjust the latch board until all switches operate
in proper sequence.
8. Close the oven door slowly, watching the switches.
Verify switches active in the following order.
• Monitor interlock switch
• Secondary interlock switch
• Primary interlock switch
9. When proper sequence of switch has been achieved,
tighten the latch board securely.
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CAUTION
A microwave leakage test must be performed anytime
a door assembly is removed, replaced, disassembled
or adjustment of latch board is made.
–inch (0.5 mm).
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