Elizabeth K Frewsburg , NY November 07, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Free Standing Microwave JES1290ML01 Ge Microwave Jes1290ml01: Cover wave guide was ripped/damaged so microwave would not function without sparks; plate became chipped from coffee cup collision. How to replace Cover Wave Guide. Put new plate in and installed new cover wave guide 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes