What is the difference between GE Microwave JVM3160RF3SS and JVM3160RFSS? I need a replacement for JVM3160RF3SS and can't find it anywhere. Thanks! null

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WAZZU94 · Accepted Answer

I just replaced my JVM3160RF3SS with what I thought was a JMV3160RFSS (notice the 3 is missing from 3SS) from Best Buy. But the model number on the actual unit is JVM3160RF6SS. So, I bought what I thought was JMV3160RFSS because I couldn't find the JMV3160RF3SS anywhere. 

I can tell you that with the JVM3160RF6SS the screw holes on top of the microwave don't exactly line up with the JMV3160RF3SS. I purchased what I thought was the same model I had before specifically so everything would line up and it would be an easy install. Not so fast my friend! The holes were slightly off, super frustrating.

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They are NOT the same! Had the exact same problem, and GE should own up instead of arguing. Tried to replace JVM3160RFSS, ended up with JVM3160RF8SS. Right side under cabinet mounting hole lines up, left is off by at least an inch. Even the template that come with the new one, shows the old configuration. Kind of a big deal as installing an over range microwave is no picnic.

Answered by Anonymous 3 years ago

Vinz · Answer

I just replaced my 6yr old JVM3160RF3SS with what I thought was a JVM3160RFSS (per the sticker on the outside of the box). Luckily. I still had my 22yr old Whirlpool countertop microwave in stroage to use temporarily. Pulling it out of the box & the label shows it's a JVM3160RF9SS. Yes, the bolt holes don't line up. Its aggravating but you can make do (nobody will see the bolts in at angles). My biggest concern was the old mounting brackets on the wall fitting the new oven (see pic). I had to bend down the two middle tabs as there are no openings for them on the bottom of the new oven. I'm not all that handy but was able to swap them out in a few hours, in the same space.

Answered by Vinz 1 year ago

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Same happened to me...I ordered a JVM3160RFSS (SAME AS MY OLD MODEL)...They gave me JVM3160RF9SS. and the doors are completely off. My old one opens fine but the new one opens to like a .5" more wider...But theyare trying to tell me they are the exact same and clearly they arent

Answered by Anonymous 9 months ago

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Same for me. I ordered GE JVM3160DFWW.
and received different.  GE JVM3160DF9WW.
The one ordered had 2 lights, the one I received has only one. Best Buy is going to try to reorder to get me the right one.

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_y⁷ou install a over range microwave

“What is the difference between GE Microwave JVM3160RF3SS and JVM3160RFSS? I need a replacement for JVM3160RF3SS and can't find it anywhere. Thanks!”

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