MW88 Microwave - Instructions
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plastic frame on microwave is 23 y/o and brittle, cracked and broken in places
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Mark from Fort myers, FL
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
dismantled the door to be sure handle would fit. Had to drill extra holes to re-enforce broken frame parts to metal door components then re-assemble. Parts were very fragile and subject to twisting out of square upon reassmbly. New handle is solid and door closes securely,microwave works fine.
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replace light bulb and security latch
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David from Bishopville, MD
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
you will a security socket T20. this unit was installed over oven, remove trim cover,remove screws holding unit in place,I used a helper to get the unit out, once out you have to remove all the screws holding the cover on,on two of the corners they use a security hex screw so you need a special socket for that. remove the door latch switc
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h,take your time or you will break tab holding switch in. ask me how I know.but super glued broke piece in place and plugged wire back in.the new latch may have a second pin but look at old one and plug wires in the same way.the light bulb does not screw out so I had to purchase the entire unit.total cost under a $100.00 to do repair.
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Blown light bulb
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Steven from Redmond, WA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
You have to remove the cover which in my case was a little more difficult because the unit is wall mounted and has a frame around it. That was the hard part. Once the mounting frame was removed, you can remove the cover and the light bulb is on the top right side of the unit. One screw removes it and the new one pops right in. Put the cas
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e back on reinstall it in the wall and voila...piece of cake.
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Stirrer Drive Belt Broke
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James from Woodstock, GA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed 5 screws on microwave trim and three additional screws on cabinet. Pulled microware part way out to expose broken drive belt on top and replaced with new one. Note: Microwave cabinet caught on connector in back of chasse and pulled it loose. Moderate difficulty in reaching back and reconnecting it. Otherwise an easy job that saved
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$125 on service call and part was half the cost.
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