How to repair a frigidaire microwave door hinge step 1.
How to fix a microwave door hinge.
This was on model frigidaire microwave plmv169dcd also under electrolux name.
Pop the hinge covers if there are any off the door hinges where the door meets the microwave.
Complete your repair or cleaning and then replace the door on its hinge pins.
For safety disconnect your appliance from the power source before beginning.
But if the door is not closing completely then that is a separate and serious problem that oil won t cure.
Locate and remove the door latch assembly.
Visually inspect your door latch assembly for any signs of cracking wear damage or discoloration.
Look at the hinges of the door now that they re exposed.
The door and the hinges should stay firmly in place.
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.
How to inspect a microwave door latch assembly.
You ll see that they consist simply of two pins in the door which drop into corresponding holes on the frame of the microwave.
This will hold the hinge in place so you can no longer wiggle it and it can better hold the weight.
Power off your frigidaire microwave and unplug the unit.
Remove door a pop new rivet in.
This video shows the process to reset the oven door hinge should it become sprung in the removal process.
Then pop the microwave door back into place and swing it to make sure there s no longer any sagging.
It will be found behind the inner door panel.
Open the microwave door so you have full access to the hinges.
If it is only squeaking then maybe a drop of oil will solve the problem.
Repeat the same procedure with both hinges if both feel loose.