Microwave Door Hinge Broken

One of the most common breakdowns that result in a sagging microwave door is when the welding around the hinges breaks.

Microwave door hinge broken.

One in the top corner and the other in the bottom. There are normally a left and right side spring and they are often different sizes. If you suspect a problem contact the oven manufacturer a microwave oven service organization your state health department or the closest fda office emphasis added. Cracks on the hinges worn areas or cracks on the seal.

Electrolux microwaves have two door hinges. The door is misaligned and poses a risk. How to repair a frigidaire microwave door hinge step 1. If the welding on the just one hinge breaks you might not notice it immediately.

If you have detected a leak look for these common causes. On microwaves that have a door that opens downward torsion springs are used to keep it closed. This was on model frigidaire microwave plmv169dcd also under electrolux name. The problem described is not just tightening a screw or putting a seal back in its track.

Open the microwave door so you have full access to the hinges. Remove door a pop new rivet in. Pop the hinge covers if there are any off the door hinges where the door meets the microwave.