My Ge Microwave Door Handle Broke

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My ge microwave door handle broke.

I was able to remove the top screw but the screw in the bottom of the handle is sandwiched between the layers of door and i can find no way to take the door apart. I have a ge spacemaker xl microwave oven model jvm1340ww 002 mfg. Epco epc as55 256 sn for 10 50 plus shipping. Carefully pry open the panel that frames the window.

Maybe i should have used super glue. This door assembly includes the handle panels and shielding for your microwave. Add me to the list of unhappy ge microwave owners my handle broke twice. Before you start this repair ensure the power and the high voltage capacitor are disconnected from the microwave.

I can find no screw or other fastener anywhere on the door. General electric door handle for microwave part wb15x10275. A faulty or damaged microwave door can be dangerous and should be replaced straight away. Other parts started cracking the gorilla glue held for a little while on those then let go.

I refused to pay 67 for a replacement part. For a handle that will break again that was still too much to pay. Same thing happened with my kenmore the handle was cracking and came off the door. The top of the handle on my microwave broke.

The lower part of the handle broke away from the screw that attaches it to the door of the microwave oven. 150 99 ships within 2 days plus. The handle is still firmly attached by the upper screw but i don t know how long that will work. You only need to get a couple inches worth of clearance near where the handle is located.

Slide a screwdriver in the seam between the edge of the door and the panel that frames the window. I used gorilla glue that was 2 years ago and it s holding on. Tracy for model number ge microwave jvm290wv answer hello tracy there are no parts listed for the door assembly wb55x0937 which has been discontinued and is no longer available.