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Randy Bryant Posted on Mar 12, 2007
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Replace microwave door

I have a new door for my Kitchaid microwave. I have the case open but don't see how to remove/replace the door. The hinge pins and receiving holes do not seem to be removeable?

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  • XDJ1 Mar 12, 2008

    I have a KitchenAid KCMS185JSS and have the same problem. I have a new entire door assembly but cannot get the old door off of the hinges, please help, Thanks.

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If you or a friend decide to work on it, we have *critical* safety and disassembly info at our site, which is linked at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your base model number (without the suffix) here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383 On exploded view diagram 4, look at reference part number 4. That is the choke cover. It's held in place with hidden tabs. I've attached a diagram from a Sharp model that will be somewhat similar. Once the choke cover's off, the hardware should be visible. The diagrams do not show the hinged at all. That may mean they're welded to the chassis of the oven. Write back if this does not clear it up.

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If you're replacing the entire door, this is a very simple process that only requires you to open the door all the way and lift straight up at the hinges. The door lifts off the hinge pins, and the new one can be reinstalled by aligning it back on the hinge pins. (You may have to remove the hinges from the old door and install them on the new one on some models). NOTE: In some cases you may have remove the upper grille guard to accommodate lifting the door. The mounting screws for the guard on located across the top of the oven. If you only need to replace the door handle, it can easily be replaced on MOST microwave ovens by removing the inner door panel that goes around the perimeter of the glass. The following link explains how to access and replace the door handle:


http://www.fixya.com/support/r3696942-microwave_oven_door_handle_replacement


The door handle is a simple repair that can be done with the door in place, or with the door removed. You do not have to uninstall the oven if this is an over the range model.

If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this helps you.
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NOTE: Some doors have a hinge pin that needs to be removed, or screws holding the door in place at the hinge.


There are several parts sources available that you can may try to purchase replacement parts:

searspartsdirect.com
pcappliancerepair.com
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