Microwaves are great little appliances. They cook your food in a short amount of time and they can heat up soup or water when you need it. However, they sometimes have mishaps where the oven door won’t shut, or the light breaks, or the motor burns out. If that’s the case, don’t fret! This quick guide will teach you how to repair a hole in the microwave.
What causes a hole in the microwave?
We often see the microwave in our kitchens serve its purpose well, but sometimes it can develop a hole. Over time, it’s possible for the microwave to burn or melt a small hole on the inside of the oven door. The oven door is one of the most important parts of your microwave and because it’s made from a thin metal sheet, it’s easy for this part to burn and develop a hole.
The good news? This quick guide will teach you how to repair that!
How to remove the knobs from the door
To remove the knobs from the door, you will need to use a pair of pliers. After removing the knobs, you will need to remove the screws holding them in place. Be careful when removing these screws as they are typically small and easy to lose. Once removed, use a knife or screwdriver to pry the knobs away from the hinges. This should cause them to slide off easily. If they don’t, try using a rubber mallet until they do.
Once the knobs slide off, you can proceed by using your pliers once again to remove any remaining screws that might be left in their holes. You can also use your needle-nose pliers or tweezers to remove any stray metal shards that might remain in the hinges.
After all of these steps are complete, you will have successfully removed the knobs from your microwave’s door!
How to replace a broken light bulb
If your light bulb is broken, you can replace it with a spare bulb by following these simple steps.
First, turn off the microwave and unplug the appliance. Then, remove the metal plate inside the microwave underneath the turntable. Next, loosen two screws that are holding the oven door in place and then pull out on the handle to release it. Remove all of the wires connected to each of the bulbs by pulling them out one at a time while they’re still attached to their respective clips using needle-nose pliers.
Once all of the wires are detached, use wire cutters or scissors to cut them close to where they were originally attached. Next, remove one screw from each side of the oven door frame and then slide it open until it’s fully opened up. Once inside, find the old light bulb and attach its wires onto their new clips. Finally, put everything back together by reversing this process: put back in screws on both sides of oven door frame and slide down on oven door; reattach all of lights’ wires; tighten screws on both sides of oven door frame; reverse process for disassembly.
How to replace a burnt-out motor.
If your microwave’s motor has gone bad, the time to replace it is now. It can give you trouble during cooking and other activities like warming up food or heating water.
So how do you replace a motor? First, you’ll need to take out the hood. This is typically done by removing screws that hold the front of the hood in place with a screwdriver. Then, you’ll need to remove screws that hold the back of the hood in place with a screwdriver. Next, pull out any cords connected to the motor and disconnect them from the oven cavity. Finally, use a crescent wrench or socket wrench to remove the nuts holding down each end of the motor using your hands. With those removed, lift up on one side of the motor and pull it out slightly so that it can clear some space for its replacement. Once your new motor is in, put everything back together exactly as it was before until all connections are made and tighten them down with your hand crank or another tool of your choice.
FAQS on how to repair hole in microwave
What is the first step in repairing a hole in the microwave?
The first step is to remove the screws from the back of the microwave.
How do you remove screws from a microwave?
A screwdriver is used to loosen each screw one at a time, and it will pop out once it’s loosened enough.
What should I keep close by while I work on my microwave?
You should keep an extra screwdriver nearby so that you can quickly tighten each screw when you’re finished. A measuring tape would also be helpful as it could allow you to measure how far away your lower pan is from the edge of your oven. If your pan is too close, it will create a risk of burning your food during cooking. It’s important to note that your microwave may become damaged if there are scratches or dents in the oven door when you’re working on it.
Conclusion
Microwaves are appliances that make cooking and warming food easier, but sometimes problems arise. With these step-by-step instructions, you can fix the problem yourself and save money.
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