How to fix hinges on a frigidaire electrolux microwave plmv169dcd that are sagging.
How to fix frigidaire microwave door hinge.
Many of the common problems microwave owners experience are related to the door s closing and locking mechanism and the simple do it yourself repairs shown on sites like partselect often begin with disassembling the door and removing its inner panel.
I had the same problem.
This was on model frigidaire microwave plmv169dcd also under electrolux name.
But there s no joy now.
In fact if the door latch isn t snapped shut the microwave won t function at all.
Unplug the appliance if you will be removing the oven door to be safe.
Now several years later the metal at that point is beginning to crack and the door is sagging again.
On my frigidaire microwave the hole does go through both the door frame and the hinge piece.
Let us get you back to being happy again.
One way a microwave door can cease to function properly is if the hinges are loose or damaged.
I had to pick a screw with a shallow head.
To replace the oven door pull it open horizontally and locate the clips that hold the hinges to the door.
Raise the door 3 4 of the way closed so it looks ajar and then lift the door upward and away from the hinges.
Usually it s a joy to come home and get a meal ready in minutes with your microwave.
You can do this without removing the door from the microwave but working on the door while it s in place can be inconvenient whether it s on a.
This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door latch on a frigidaire microwave oven model ffmv1645tsa.
Remove door a pop new rivet in.
Joy has turned into confusion and alarm.
I fixed it with a small screw washer and nut.
Unscrew the hinges and install new ones that no longer.
The most common reason.