Microwave Rivet.
General Electric offers a diverse portfolio of products, encompassing brands like Hotpoint, General Electric, and Sears-Kenmore. Among its offerings is the Plastic Rivet, an OEM replacement part tailored for GE microwave models. This white plastic component is installed inside the microwave to ensure the stirrer fan cover remains firmly attached.
Over time, a plastic rivet may deteriorate due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures or accidental damage during cleaning. Such degradation can result in loose components.
Signs indicating a malfunctioning plastic rivet include:
- The stirrer fan cover becoming loose or detaching inside the microwave
- Reduced airflow and compromised microwave performance
- Visible fragments of a broken rivet
This replacement part is compatible not only with GE microwaves but also fits models from Hotpoint, RCA, and certain Kenmore appliances.