The outer door frame forms the structural perimeter of your microwave's door, providing mounting points for the handle and creating a seal against the cooking chamber. Located around the exterior edge of the microwave door, this frame ensures proper door alignment and microwave containment. Replace if the frame is cracked, warped, or prevents the door from sealing properly.
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Microwave outer door cracked Charles M. • Springfield , VA • April 04, 2015
It was an easy fix. Unscrewed the modeling. Took off handle and popped out glass and frame. Put glass and frame into new outer modeling. Attached handle. Caution: The handle is made of plastic. I used a power drill to screw handle back on. Metal screw goes into plastic holder. It broke. I had to jury rig the handle. Not worth paying $38 plus shipping for another cheap handle. Besides, might crack molding trying to install it anyway.
Use screwdriver only not power drill.
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