DM85LB Magic Chef Microwave - Instructions
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Door release button broke
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Dwayne from Livingston, AL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
1) Remove three screws on back of microwave, so you can slide the top cover back and remove it. 2) Remove the nut at the top of the control panel with a nut driver or wrench. Pull the control panel out enough to get to the door switch. You don't need to take the panel all the way off or unhook any of the attaching wires to the control pa
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nel. 3) Remove the old door switch. It just sits in some guide grooves. There are no fasteners to remove. 4) Put the new switch into the same position as the old one. 5) Verify the door opens when the switch is pressed. 6) Replace front control panel and top cover. 7) Microwave one cup of water and fix yourself a nice cup of tea.
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broken door release lever/mechanism
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Beth from Anacortes, WA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
First I had to remove the microwave from where it was mounted in a cabinet over the stove in the motorhome. Then I had to pry off the bottom part of the guard panel that surrounds the electronic face. Then the broken door release lever came out easily. It was easy to replace with the new one and then I tested it several time to make sure
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it worked correctly and it does. I then replaced the guard panel and returned the microwave back to it's cabinet in the motorhome. DONE
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Oven door would not open
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Mel from Cresco, IA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Took out The Three screws holding on the outter shell. Removed the screw holding on the front panel. Replaced the door release button. Put front panel back on. Then replaced the outter shell. Total time to do the repair was about 20 minutes.
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The food residue sealed the door, and the door release button lever snapped.
0 of 1 people
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Michael from Duluth, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I pulled the control panel out, slid the door release out of where the tabs held it in, slid the new one into place (noticing the new one had reinforcement where the old one did not), and pushed the control panel back.
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Door release was broken
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Kenneth from Freeport, IL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
removed the "cowling"
remove 3 screws hols assembly together,took out old door realease and replaced with a the new one.
Works great
remove 3 screws hols assembly together,took out old door realease and replaced with a the new one.
Works great
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Could not open Microwave door
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Jeanne from Harlingen, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
We had to remove the cover on the microwave in order to have access to interior. At that point all we had to do was remove the old part and install the new one. This microwave is in our Motorhome and is 15 years old! We were totally amazed that you had the part available and were able to make the necessary repairs for less than $5.00!
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In addition to that we had the part in 3 days. Thank you so much for your response time and the availability of the part.
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Door release button broke
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Philip from Spartanburg, SC
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Old rotary-timer microwave. Model number worn off. Unplug and discharge capacitor voltage. Remove 3 Phillips screws to slide-back, and off the sheet metal cover. Remove front, control panel retaining screw (inside, top of control panel frame) with small socket (8 mm?). Lift up and pull out panel clearing retaining plastic tabs. No need
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to disconnect wiring. Wiggle new button in place with pivot tabs resting in the mounting slots. Check door action before reassembling and returning to service. Local parts supply estimated 10 days to order part. Ordered from PS Friday night...received Monday. Great service!
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Door would not open.
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Robert from Hickory, KY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed cover (top and sides) Found problem. Broken release. Removed control and removed old broken release lever. With a screw driver removed the broken piece. Ordered parts from PartSelect and received them the next day. Great service. When we received the parts we put it all back together.
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The door release lever broke, and we couldn't open the door.
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Mark from Coopersburg, PA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
I removed the microwave from the cabinet. Removed the 3 screws on the rear side to remove the shroud. Next I removed the screw at the top of the touch panel. That allowed me to lift the panel enough to remove the original release handle, and install the new one. Works great!
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