Question about GE JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

On replacing nite-lite/under hood bulb, 1 lead broke off in the socket

In my GE Spacemaker JVM1490, I have replaced the bulbs several times - even if I don't touch the bulb at all, they seem to burn out all too often. Anyway, my current problem is this: Last time I pulled the bulb out, one of the bulb's leads broke off in the socket. I cannot reach the end of the broken lead with pliers - nothing protrudes from the opening. So I've been living without the light, but it's annoying. Do you recommend replacing the socket and is that something I can do alone, or is this a service call? I haven't attempted to unscrew anything - I'm worried that it'll be hard to put back together if I try. Any suggestions gratefully received - thank you.

Anonymous Mar 08, 2008

replaced halogen bulb and the low level of light (nite Light) won't funchion

1 Answer

William Miller

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.
GE Master
9,179 Answers

Be sure to disconnect the oven from the power line before removing or installing bulbs or working on it. You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number (without the suffix) here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383 We have critical safety & disassembly info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

Posted on Apr 23, 2007

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

I have a GE Spacemaker Ovenover the range. JVM1490. There isn't a light that goes on with cooking anymore. Can't find how to replace it.

After disconnecting the power, you should be able to remove the control panel by removing a couple screws from the side or bottom. Once the control panel is removed you should be able to see the bulb.

Nov 05, 2017 | GE Microwave Ovens

1 Answer

On our GE Spacemaker model JVM1350 the socket for the surface/nite light is loose enough that tie bulb and socket wiggle when the door is opened or closed such that the light flickers off and on. I thought...

In most cases the bottom panel can be removed if not the whole unit will have to be dropped. If the bulb is not loose u can bend the center conductor of the socket out for better connection. Or just replace the socket.

Apr 30, 2014 | GE SpaceMaker Microwave Ovens

1 Answer

Bulb on ge microwave keeps burning out

Hi anything is possible being that you even replaced two different brands of bulbs. I don't think the wiring harness is the problem but like I said anything could be the problem. Might I make a suggestion. Why not replace both the left and right side bulbs with LED bulbs with the same base configuration. Maybe that just might be able to solve your problem. I would like to know if it does. It also seems that a lot of others are having the exact problem. Good luck.

Marty

Apr 14, 2014 | GE Profile Spacemaker 1.8 Cu. Ft....

1 Answer

GE JVM1640WB004 light bulbs break off when trying to replace them

GE uses a bulb that includes two flat pins. It looks like a bulb and removable socket, but it isn't. Just a way to cost you more. The bulb is removable from the top where it's mounted, and removed from the hole that it sticks vertically down thru. 1. You have to remove the unit cover to get to the bulb. 2. You have to unplug the connector to remove the bulb. 3. You have to squeeze two plastic pins, to extract the bulb from its location. This is not a common bulb; good luck finding one.

Nov 14, 2012 | GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven

1 Answer

Ge spacemaker nite light will turn off

test the switch for defective and replace or clean the contacts. or course your must unpplugged the power before to test.
see the diagram attached.
God bless you

Jul 14, 2012 | Microwave Ovens

1 Answer

Microwave GE MD JVM140K Spacemaker yr= 1994 NOHEAT, DISP/TIMER OK

Call GE answer center 1-800-626-2000
ask for tech help
Have you model # off your data plate ready.

May 10, 2009 | GE Profile Spacemaker Over-the-Range...

1 Answer

Need new light bulb socket for GE spacemaker mircrowave

The bulbs are glued in at the factory. Unplug the microwave and see if you can remove the base of the bulb from the socket with needle nose pliers. You may have to twist the heck out of the bulb base but it should come out. If you do need a new socket it is available at www.geappliances.com under parts and accessories. Or call 1-800-626-2002 for GE factory parts

Dec 20, 2008 | GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven

1 Answer

GE Spacemaker XL1800 bottom bulbs

Here is a link to the replacement light bulb.. Hope this helps

http://www.repairclinic.com/SmartSearch/SSPartDetail.aspx?PartID=259682&PPStack=1

Sep 01, 2008 | GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven

1 Answer

Spacesaver XL1800 Nite Lite will not go off

The problem is almost certainly on the control panel, which we regularly repair nationwide for $39.95 postpaid.

This light failure often occurs when a bulb goes out and the filament shorts, or when the bulbs are removed or installed
without first unplugging the oven from the power line. Either can cause such a failure on the controller.

This often can affect the exhaust fan operation, too. The lights and fan can be inoperable or stuck on.

If you or a friend decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and disassembly information at our site,
linked here on Fixya: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

Nov 04, 2007 | GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven

1 Answer

GE Microwave Surface Lights

The control circuits for the cooktop lights and the hood fan are spearate. The problem is indeed with the control unit. It's usually caused by either the filaments shorting when the lamp blows or by removing or installing the bulbs while the oven is still plugged into the power line. We regularly repair these nationwide for $32.50. Details of our service, as well as *critical* safety and disassembly info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

Feb 21, 2007 | GE Spacemaker JVM1640SJ Microwave Oven

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

Microwave Ovens

I have a GE Spacemaker Ovenover the range. JVM1490. There isn't a light that goes on with cooking anymore. Can't find how to replace it.

GE Microwave Ovens

Open Questions:

0 Answers

Microwave oven Microwave is in our motorhome. Was working fine last time out then this weekend when we connected to city power the lights didn't come on and there was no power to the unit. The outlet it plugs into is hot.

Aug 18, 2016 | GE JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

0 Answers

I have a GE Profile microwave convection oven (JVM1490BH02) and the microwave is not heating. The table is turning and sounds normal. The oven function is working properly. I would like to fix it myself, any suggestions as to where to start?

Feb 17, 2015 | GE JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

0 Answers

buzzing noise back of control panel ( when not in use ) when you plug it in to 110 voltage after small amount of time there is a buzzing nosie

Nov 02, 2014 | GE JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

0 Answers

change microwave buld how do you change the light buld inside the microwave

Feb 03, 2014 | GE JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

See all GE JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven Questions

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Are you a GE Microwave Oven Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

PDF Manual

On replacing nite-lite/under hood bulb, 1 lead broke off in the socket

1 Answer

William Miller

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

I have a GE Spacemaker Ovenover the range. JVM1490. There isn't a light that goes on with cooking anymore. Can't find how to replace it.

On our GE Spacemaker model JVM1350 the socket for the surface/nite light is loose enough that tie bulb and socket wiggle when the door is opened or closed such that the light flickers off and on. I thought...

Bulb on ge microwave keeps burning out

GE JVM1640WB004 light bulbs break off when trying to replace them

Ge spacemaker nite light will turn off

Microwave GE MD JVM140K Spacemaker yr= 1994 NOHEAT, DISP/TIMER OK

Need new light bulb socket for GE spacemaker mircrowave

GE Spacemaker XL1800 bottom bulbs

Spacesaver XL1800 Nite Lite will not go off

GE Microwave Surface Lights

Not finding what you are looking for?

JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

I have a GE Spacemaker Ovenover the range. JVM1490. There isn't a light that goes on with cooking anymore. Can't find how to replace it.

Open Questions:

Microwave oven Microwave is in our motorhome. Was working fine last time out then this weekend when we connected to city power the lights didn't come on and there was no power to the unit. The outlet it plugs into is hot.

I have a GE Profile microwave convection oven (JVM1490BH02) and the microwave is not heating. The table is turning and sounds normal. The oven function is working properly. I would like to fix it myself, any suggestions as to where to start?

buzzing noise back of control panel ( when not in use ) when you plug it in to 110 voltage after small amount of time there is a buzzing nosie

change microwave buld how do you change the light buld inside the microwave

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Top GE Microwave Ovens Experts

gbob59

randymanfive

Cindy Wells

Are you a GE Microwave Oven Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

. JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven...

. JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven...

. JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven...

On replacing nite-lite/under hood bulb, 1 lead broke off in the socket

1 Answer

William Miller

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

I have a GE Spacemaker Ovenover the range. JVM1490. There isn't a light that goes on with cooking anymore. Can't find how to replace it.

On our GE Spacemaker model JVM1350 the socket for the surface/nite light is loose enough that tie bulb and socket wiggle when the door is opened or closed such that the light flickers off and on. I thought...

Bulb on ge microwave keeps burning out

GE JVM1640WB004 light bulbs break off when trying to replace them

Ge spacemaker nite light will turn off

Microwave GE MD JVM140K Spacemaker yr= 1994 NOHEAT, DISP/TIMER OK

Need new light bulb socket for GE spacemaker mircrowave

GE Spacemaker XL1800 bottom bulbs

Spacesaver XL1800 Nite Lite will not go off

GE Microwave Surface Lights

Not finding what you are looking for?

JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven

I have a GE Spacemaker Ovenover the range. JVM1490. There isn't a light that goes on with cooking anymore. Can't find how to replace it.

Open Questions:

Microwave oven Microwave is in our motorhome. Was working fine last time out then this weekend when we connected to city power the lights didn't come on and there was no power to the unit. The outlet it plugs into is hot.

I have a GE Profile microwave convection oven (JVM1490BH02) and the microwave is not heating. The table is turning and sounds normal. The oven function is working properly. I would like to fix it myself, any suggestions as to where to start?

buzzing noise back of control panel ( when not in use ) when you plug it in to 110 voltage after small amount of time there is a buzzing nosie

change microwave buld how do you change the light buld inside the microwave

Related Topics

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Popular Questions

Microwave shuts off after a few seconds

Microwave beeping and says keypad short may need

Ge profile spacemaker XL 1800 undercabnet microwave

GE microwave interior light bulb replacement.

Microwave Comes on when Door is Opened

Top GE Microwave Ovens Experts

gbob59

randymanfive

Cindy Wells

Are you a GE Microwave Oven Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

. JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven...

. JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven...

. JVM1490 Convection/Microwave Oven...