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I don't believe it is possible to change the display angle/tilt on this microwave. The unit ships with a protective film over the display that should be removed to make the display easier to read. However, this model is known to be difficult to read unless looking at straight-on. That and needing a flashlight to look at your food with the door open since the internal light does not stay on when door is opened. Good luck!.
Q: Why is my door hard to open? A: Your unit was designed for an airtight seal. A vacuum seal can form after the door is closed. Wait several seconds for pressure to equalize before reopening the door.
I have had this problem as well. A quick solution is to put a thick straw between the seal and the unit. this usually makes it easier to open. Don't forget to remove it though.
You did not specify the make or model number of your microwave oven. I'm guessing at a possible simple solution. Is the microwave sitting level? If it is tilted back, the door will want to close. If it tilts forward the door will want to hang open when it's opened. Try shimming, by placing something, like a few layers of thin cardboard, under the back feet, adjust as needed. Your counter or floor may need to be repaired. Good luck.
Adjust and test the door switches. There is possibly one that is not latching. It is possible to adjust the switches from within the cover but not the cavity. Hope that helps.
I have had some success by taking WD-40 and lifting up on the hooks sticking out of the door and spray under the Bottom part of the hook into the door area. That lever guides through a metal slot that is part of the inner door. Sometimes that will help. I know you have to open the door but yanking it like that will eventually break off the metal huide part of the door and the inner door will have to be replaced.
When door is closed, it activates 2 or 3 door limit switches depending on design .By bumping door hard, one of the limits are disrupted. that switches off the micro.(you are lucky by default because if wrong limit is switched accidently there could be a very loud bang.).
Pull plug out and remove cover. look for limit switches situated near door latch. Try and adjust limits to make a better contact on the door latches. Please note voltages very high on power side even though switched off. Just work at the door area.
I strongly suggest that you do not attempt to adjust the hinges.
The door switch mounts are either cracked or need to be adjusted.
Door switch
mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door.
This may be a little more info that you need and it's from a Sharp service manual, but the general principles apply:
1. Disconnect the power supply cord, and then remove outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
If the door sensing switch, secondary interlock switch and monitor switch do not operate properly due to a misadjustment, the following adjustment should be made.
4. Loosen the two (2) screws holding latch hook to the oven cavity front flange.
5. With door closed, adjust latch hook by moving it back and forth, and up and down. In and out play of the door allowed by the upper and lower position of the latch hook should be less than 0.5mm. The vertical position of the latch hook should be adjusted so that the door sensing switch and secondary interlock switch are activated with the door closed. The horizontal position of the latch hook should be adjusted so that the plunger of the monitor switch is pressed with the door closed.
6. Secure the screws with washers firmly.
7. Check the operation of all switches. If each switch has not activated with the door closed, loosen screw and adjust the latch hook position.
After adjustment, check the following.
1. In and out play of door remains less than 0.5mm when in the latched position. First check upper position of latch hook, pushing and pulling upper portion of door toward the oven face. Then check lower portion of the latch Figure C-3. Latch Switch Adjustments hook, pushing and pulling upper portion of door toward the oven face. Both results (play in the door) should be less than 0.5mm.
2. The door sensing switch and secondary interlock switch interrupt the circuit before the door can be opened.
3. Monitor switch contacts close when door is opened.
4. Re-install outer case and check for microwave leakage around door with an approved microwave survey meter.
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MICROWAVES ARE MADE TO BLOW THE FUSE IF THERE IS A POSSIBLY OF DANGER--THAT'S A GOOD THING...SAFTY SWITCHES ARE MADE TO CLOSE(SOME UN-CLOSE) WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN AND SHUT AND IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU DO HAVE A LITTLE DOOR PROBLEM---THE REPAIR SHOULD BE FIXABLE AND MAYBE REASONABLE,,MY GUESS COST-WISE ,,,75.00,,OF COURSE ,IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE SERVICE COMPANY--TRY AN INDEPENDANT SERVICER (NOT SEARS,ETC) GOOD LUCK TUNICA
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