My Ge Microwave Door Handle Broke

The handle is still firmly attached by the upper screw but i don t know how long that will work.

My ge microwave door handle broke.

A faulty or damaged microwave door can be dangerous and should be replaced straight away. Carefully pry open the panel that frames the window. I refused to pay 67 for a replacement part. You only need to get a couple inches worth of clearance near where the handle is located.

The lower part of the handle broke away from the screw that attaches it to the door of the microwave oven. The top of the handle on my microwave broke. Same thing happened with my kenmore the handle was cracking and came off the door. Add me to the list of unhappy ge microwave owners my handle broke twice.

For a handle that will break again that was still too much to pay. 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. 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 tried gluing it with goop but that didn t last very long.

I used gorilla glue that was 2 years ago and it s holding on. Ebay wanted half that. I have a ge spacemaker xl microwave oven model jvm1340ww 002 mfg. Before you start this repair ensure the power and the high voltage capacitor are disconnected from the microwave.

Other parts started cracking the gorilla glue held for a little while on those then let go. Maybe i should have used super glue. 150 99 ships within 2 days plus. The manufacturer has not supplied the door handle screw specs.

I can find no screw or other fastener anywhere on the door. This door assembly includes the handle panels and shielding for your microwave. Slide a screwdriver in the seam between the edge of the door and the panel that frames the window.