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microwave door replacement
jeff wrote:
frank wrote in message . .. Hi, First before I ask questions, my microwave is an over-the-range microwave. Its a GE microwave, model # JVM1650WB 003 (manuf. Feb. 2000). Now the questions... I've got a microwave door that has a broken handle (attached to the door) and the outside perimeter trim molding just below the handle is cracked too. I think it might be easiest to replace the whole door. If so, how do I undo the existing door? Usually remove the upper grill, see 2 screw/bolts for the upper hinge, remove them and the door will lift off of the lower hinge to remove the entire door. Do I need to pry the inside door trim molding around the perimeter to do this? No, only need to pry off the door trim if you are taking the door apart. Any idea what a new door costs? Any good on line vendors? http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=770758 Assy door. Any special tools required to do this job? No special tools....screwdriver and small socket for the hinge bolts/screws. jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ I have the exact same microwave ... apparently GE doesn't know how to make a door handle that will hold up for more than a year or so. I just bought a new door off of eBay for $20 + $20 shipping ... a deal compared to the $135 + tax and shipping that most of the web sites want! As Jeff said, all you need is a phillips screwdriver and a 5/16" socket. To get to 3 screws that anchor the TOP hinge, simply remove the vent grill (open the door and remove the 2 white screws that hold it in place). To get to the 2 screws that anchor the BOTTOM hinge, simply remove the 6 screws that hold the grey bottom pan of the microwave in place. The pan will swivel down, remaining attached in the back panel. Once you've removed the 5 hinge screws, the door should pull pretty much straight out. Reverse the procedure with the new door, which shoud come with hinges attached. |
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