I just received a door handle for my microwave oven. Part Number 8169737 and I was wondering beside the 3 screws on the bottom of the door, how do I get the inside part of the door off to access the screws for the door handle. I would appreciate your help in this matter. Thank you.
Rich
[quote=rburton61;307770]I just received a door handle for my microwave oven. Part Number 8169737 and I was wondering beside the 3 screws on the bottom of the door, how do I get the inside part of the door off to access the screws for the door handle. I would appreciate your help in this matter. Thank you.
Rich[/quote]
Rich,
Here are the instructions on dismantling the microwave door.
You’ll be able to do the repair following these procedures from the service manual
Good Luck,
[LEFT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=5][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=5]REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR AND COMPONENTS[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT][SIZE=5]
[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=ArialMT]1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]power.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]2. Open the microwave oven door.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]3. Pry the choke cover away from the top[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]door pin, and remove the top pin from the[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]pivot bracket. Lift the door off the bottom[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]bracket, and remove it.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]6. Starting at the top right corner , pry[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the choke cover out with a putty knife,[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]and unsnap it from the choke. Only remove[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the top, bottom and right sides of[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the choke cover at this time. You will remove[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the handle end of the choke cover[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]later.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]4. Place the oven door front side down on a[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]padded surface.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]5. Remove the choke screws from the door[/FONT][/LEFT]
[FONT=ArialMT]frame[/FONT]
[LEFT][FONT=ArialMT][FONT=ArialMT]6. Starting at the top right corner (see the[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]round inset photo in the left column), pry[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the choke cover out with a putty knife,[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]and unsnap it from the choke. Only remove[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the top, bottom and right sides of[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the choke cover at this time. You will remove[/FONT][/LEFT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the handle end of the choke cover later[/FONT]
[LEFT][FONT=ArialMT]7. Starting at the top edge of the door near[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the center and working clockwise, use a[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]putty knife, and pry the latching tabs of[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the choke out of the door frame slots. Lift[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the choke as you release the tabs so they[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]do not snap back into the slots. [/FONT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT]NOTE:[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]When you reach the handle side of door,[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]pull both the choke and the choke cover[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]away from the door frame, and then separate[/FONT][/LEFT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the two components.[/FONT]
[LEFT][FONT=ArialMT][FONT=ArialMT]8. To remove the door switch actuators from[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the choke, remove the screw from each[/FONT][/LEFT]
[FONT=ArialMT]actuator.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT][FONT=Arial-BoldMT]REASSEMBLY NOTE:
[/FONT][LEFT][FONT=ArialMT]When you reinstall[/FONT]
[LEFT][FONT=ArialMT]the door on the oven, insert the top pin into[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT]the pivot bracket and press down on the pin[/FONT][/LEFT]
[FONT=ArialMT]until it snaps into place[/FONT]
[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]
[/LEFT]
We have a ge profile microwave, yesterday we used the potato button for the first time and now it will not heat anything. other wise it works just fine. the model # is je2160wf02:confused:
[quote=rburton61;307770]I just received a door handle for my microwave oven. Part Number 8169737 and I was wondering beside the 3 screws on the bottom of the door, how do I get the inside part of the door off to access the screws for the door handle. I would appreciate your help in this matter. Thank you.
Rich[/quote]
Thank you for the reply but at risk of sounding ignorant, what is the choke cover thats by the top door pin
Rich,
The “choke” or choke cover,
Basically, is the metal (inner) door panel.
Some, not all, units have a “plastic” insert in the corners, to cover the hinge(s), to eliminate a possible “arcing” situation.
The metal inner door panel(choke)is needed to keep the microwaves in the cavity, instead of passing through the glass or plastic door panel.
Hope this helps you,
Thank you for assisting me with the repair of the door handle.
You’re quite welcome,
Did the attached instructions, help you to perform the repair ?
Did the explanation of the “Choke” assembly, help to understand the operation of the door inner panel ?
We’re glad your microwave is up and running.
Good Luck,
Thanks, again
The explaination of the choke considerably. The instruction were also helpful.
Rich,
Glad we were able to help.
Have a good Holiday Season.
Copenhagen,
You most likely have an “open” cavity thermostat,
[PART]AP3204696[/PART]
The thermostat is designed to “open” when the temperature in the cavity exceeds a pre set temperature,and shuts off power to the cooking circuit.
Basically a “safety” device.
It is located on the top of the microwave cavity, under the outer cabinet.
Baked potatoes, seem to be the most common reason these devices open and cause a no cook symptom .
Good Luck,