Door Handle

I found a YouTube video online for the door removal that was helpful. Once off, it was easy to replace the handle.

I read instructions from others who replaced their broken handles and watched two instructional YouTube videos before getting started. When I removed the screws on the side of the door, the inside seal wouldn't budge. Even with serious prying with a screwdriver as demonstrated in the videos, the door was not coming apart. The microwave w ... Read more ouldn't work when I replaced the door screws. New one arriving this Friday..

Just follow the video instructions. Very very helpful. I did it myself . I'm 65 years old and I feel very proud of myself never did anything like that. Thanks

DID NOT TAKE DOOR APART AS NOT TO BREAK THE INSIDE DOOR, GIVE ONE TRY BUT IT DIDNT WANT TO COME LOOSE FROM THE CLIPS, I USE THE POOL PUDDY HARDER THAT I USE FOR POOL REPAIR, THAT BABY IS ON TO STAY, BY THE WAY I HAVE BEEN A SERVICE TECH FOR THE PASS 25 YEARS, THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE, DON

The repair itself was not that difficult. HOWEVER!... when I attempted to separate the inner window assembly from the hinged door (which required some coaxing), the whole thing came crashing down on to the range. Although the glass didn't break (thankfully) most of the plastic clips that hold the glass in place snapped. This required some ... Read more creative positioning of the glass, and my fingers, to keep the thing in position until I could get it back into place and fasten it again. I would strongly suggest that you have a second set of hands to hold on to the glass assembly when detaching it from the door. You'll be much happier!

Unable to do repair because of manufacturers changes to way handle is attached to microwave door. Only alternative is to install the entire door which makes it better to just replace the unit. Microwave is 10 years old.