Question about GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven

Opening light holder over stove.

How do you open the glass area where the lightbulbs are over the stove? It says "Push" with two arrows but it won't budge.

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According to the diagram for the model JVM1640SJ001, it has a screw in it, and then the opposite side should lift away. If you have a different model, you can enter the exact model number and find an exploded view diagram at GE's parts Web site here: http://www.geappliances.com/shop/prts/

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Posted on Nov 27, 2006

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SOURCE: Opening light holder over stove.

I answered your first posting of this question. The diagram below is for that model. If your model is different, you can get an exploded view by entering your full model number at http://www.geappliances.com/shop/prts/

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Posted on Nov 27, 2006

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