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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Door Strike Replacement W10740455
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Door Strike Replacement W10740455
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$38.35Estimated Savings
$112.5004:53
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door strike on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not stay closed.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Door Strike Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Disconnect the door wire connecter.
9
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry out the access plug.
10
Sharp
11
Detach the door assembly mounting pins from the holes in the hinges to remove the assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
12
Next, pry out the plugs covering the four mounting screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
13
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws.
14
Now use a putty knife to help separate the outer door assembly from the inner panel.
15
Release the tabs to partially detach the inner bezel.
16
Unthread the mounting screw securing the door strike you?re replacing.
17
Note the orientation of the old strike?then pull it out.
18
Install the new door strike by aligning it on the inner door panel and snapping it into place.
19
Secure it with the mounting screw.
20
Snap the inner bezel into position.
21
Confirm that the window insert is in place on the outer door assembly, then realign the inner door panel and snap the two assemblies together.
22
Replace the four mounting screws.
23
Press the plugs into place.
24
Now align the door assembly on the hinges so the mounting pins insert into the holes in the hinges.
25
With the door in place, snap the access plug in.
26
Connect the door wire connecter.
27
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
28
Rethread the three screws.
29
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
30
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door strike on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not stay closed.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Door Strike Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Disconnect the door wire connecter.
9
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry out the access plug.
10
Sharp
11
Detach the door assembly mounting pins from the holes in the hinges to remove the assembly and set it on a sturdy surface.
12
Next, pry out the plugs covering the four mounting screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
13
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws.
14
Now use a putty knife to help separate the outer door assembly from the inner panel.
15
Release the tabs to partially detach the inner bezel.
16
Unthread the mounting screw securing the door strike you?re replacing.
17
Note the orientation of the old strike?then pull it out.
18
Install the new door strike by aligning it on the inner door panel and snapping it into place.
19
Secure it with the mounting screw.
20
Snap the inner bezel into position.
21
Confirm that the window insert is in place on the outer door assembly, then realign the inner door panel and snap the two assemblies together.
22
Replace the four mounting screws.
23
Press the plugs into place.
24
Now align the door assembly on the hinges so the mounting pins insert into the holes in the hinges.
25
With the door in place, snap the access plug in.
26
Connect the door wire connecter.
27
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
28
Rethread the three screws.
29
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
30
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Latch
$38.35
Total$0.00
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