Microwave Door Handle Broke

If your door handle is beyond repair you can easily replace it with a new one.

Microwave door handle broke.

Open the oven door all the way. The glass on the door is mostly for cosmetic purposes and doesn t play a huge part in the function. Madeleine from edgefield sc says door handle broke at bottom. Instructions slide a screwdriver in the seam between the edge of the door and the panel that frames the window.

Microwave door handles can be put under a lot of pressure and sometimes they can start to work loose develop cracks around the connection points or break free altogether. You can also use a putty knife and insert. First and this was the key to success i watched a couple of youtube videos on replacing a microwave door handle. Microwave radiation is blocked by the metal nest sealed inside the space of broken glass.

You only need to get a couple inches worth of clearance near where the handle is located. If the handle is plastic use gorilla glue. I first started focusing on just one location. Examine the inner panel of the door ideally with the model s instruction manual.

How to replace broken handles on microwave ovens 1. Fixing replacing broken scratched or damaged handle. Disconnect the power supply cord. As one video suggested i placed a large towel underneath where i was working.

If it is really old and these don t work replace it since they are not as pricey as they used to be. Be sure to order the right handle for the make and model of your microwave. Small damage to metal nest can cause microwave leaks out. In truth it all depends on what exactly is cracked on the microwave door as well as how deep it is.

Removing trim to access screws to remove handle. If there is a small crack in the glass itself then you can still use your microwave. This technique works for most brands and styles. Carefully pry open the panel that frames the window.

Wait for 60 seconds for the high voltage capacitor inside unit to discharge. Unscrew the old.