Whirlpool 8184264 Microwave Door Handle OEM Part

Ordered a part from Appliance Parts which fit perfectly. The only hard time which was a challenge was to snap the framework off the door itself, without breaking the glass. With a flat head screwdriver it was easy to pop the whole thing out after loosening the plastic snaps around the door. A little pressure by the door side of the frame and it just came loose. It was my first time repairing a handle and the internet helped a lot. I also queried on youtubes on repairing door handles. I just think that instructions that comes with these products, needs to be clear and simple. Most of my help on repairing came from jumping on the internet.

I opened the door and first removed 3 phillips head screws from the side of the door closest to the handle. The next part was a little tricky. Starting from side of the door closest to the handle, I carefully started to pry open/separate the black frame (containing the glass) to the gray inner frame. I used a pry bar and a small putty knife for this. It takes some time and patience to separate the 2 pieces to gain access to the phillips screws holding the handle to the door. Finally after the 2 pieces came apart, the 2 phillips screws holding the handle on can be removed and replaced. The black frame can be pressed back on the gray inner frame and the 3 phillips screws replaced on the side of the door. Job completed!.

Had to pry the door apart to gain access to the screws.

I received with in four days of ordering - When installing I first could not understand how to get the door apart. I call Appliance Parts Pros and they instrucked me as to how to take the door apart. I still had a little difficulty prying the door apart. But in the end it was very simple to do. I would say the biggest challenge was knowing the steps to take in getting the door apart. Total time with this replacement was one hour. Would I do it again and the answer is YES! One Final Comment the Customer Service was Great. The Customer Service People go above and be on what you normal experience with other business. Good Experience.

Pretty easy fix for the most part. Unscrewed the 3 screws that held door together and then gently disconnected door along the top. This exposed handle screws.