Microwave Door Hinge Broken

If the door on your microwave oven doesn t appear to close properly you may have a broken torsion spring.

Microwave door hinge broken.

One in the top corner and the other in the bottom. If the welding on the just one hinge breaks you might not notice it immediately. One of the most common breakdowns that result in a sagging microwave door is when the welding around the hinges breaks. The problem described is not just tightening a screw or putting a seal back in its track.

If you have detected a leak look for these common causes. This was on model frigidaire microwave plmv169dcd also under electrolux name. Power off your frigidaire microwave and unplug the unit. Open the microwave door so you have full access to the hinges.

Pop the hinge covers if there are any off the door hinges where the door meets the microwave. If you suspect a problem contact the oven manufacturer a microwave oven service organization your state health department or the closest fda office emphasis added. Remove door a pop new rivet in. Electrolux microwaves have two door hinges.

The door is misaligned and poses a risk. How to repair a frigidaire microwave door hinge step 1. There are normally a left and right side spring and they are often different sizes.