This door release lever, also known as a door open lever, is an original manufacturer replacement for microwave/oven combos. When the door release button is pressed, the lever releases the door latch, allowing the door to open. The lever can fail due to physical damage or wear over time, making it difficult or impossible to open the microwave door. You will need to remove the microwave cover/housing to access the lever. First, unplug the microwave from the power source to prevent electrical hazards. Locate the control panel and remove the fasteners that hold it to the microwave frame. Make a note of how the wires are connected to the terminals on the control board. It can be helpful to take a picture for reference. Pry the door release lever off and press the new one into place on the control panel. Reposition the control panel on the microwave frame and reattach the wire connectors to the appropriate terminals. Make sure it is properly aligned before mounting it in place with the fasteners. Reassemble the microwave and reconnect it to the power source.
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Hugh C - May 21, 2023
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The new part works well easy installation
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Barry H - December 11, 2022
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James M - August 21, 2021
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Easy repair once outer cover was removed
Part was in great condition, arrived as scheduled, installed and microwave working like new.
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Dirk H - December 17, 2020
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Fit perfectly. Saved having to spend well over 200.00 for a new microwave! Glad I fixed it. Feel a sense of accomplishment. Too many times we just throw away broken items without even trying to fix the item.
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MARK M - July 11, 2018
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The part was back ordered and delayed for a short time but it came promptly, was the right fit and we were back up and running! Saved a lot of money, as well. Thank you.
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Joyce M - February 22, 2018
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repair part for my microwave
The part arrived on time and in good order. the part matches my old part and is a perfect fit.
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Internal door open lever broke
Remove microwave from wall, removed outer cover which allowed access behind the control panel, was then able to take out the broken lever and with a little maneuvering was able to replace it with the new one. The whole process took less than an hour and was easy to accomplish.
James from UNIVERSITY PL, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The door open lever behind the control panel broke so the door would not open.
As this microwave is part of a wall micro/oven combo, we removed the trim, slid out the microwave and tried for days to figure out how to release the microwave control panel. Through sheer force, we were able to release the lower half of the panel...enough to get our fingers, chopsticks and a flashlight inside to remove the broken lever.
... Read more It took 2 of us to pull the panel out and replace the lever. I was hoping for a video online of how to remove that control panel but luckily we changed out the broken lever and it's back in working order! Glad we didn't have to trash and entire microwave/oven combo for one broken plastic part...it all works fine now.
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Carrie from ELLISVILLE, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The microwave door was stuck shut, because the p;lastic piece internal was broken...
first of all, ordered the right piece, second, brought the right handyman to help...getting the over/microwave out as one piece took some doing...then the cover of the microwave had to come off...once we got to the piece itself, it was no issue... then putting it all back together...took about two hours...he needed our assistance because
... Read moreof thew weight and the need to pull the units out simultaneously
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Larry from BEAVERCRK TWP, OH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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