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Clean the microwave door and latch area

Microwave · Door won't close
LIKELY CAUSE
Debris around latch/door edge
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
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Repair time
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 94
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TOOLS
Required tools
Cloth
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Unplug the microwave
    Unplug the microwave.
  2. 2
    Clean food residue from the door edges and latch openings without…
    Clean food residue from the door edges and latch openings without inserting tools deeply.
  3. 3
    Check the tray or cookware is not obstructing the door
    Check the tray or cookware is not obstructing the door.
  4. 4
    Close gently
    Close gently.
  5. 5
    Do not use if latch, hinges or door are damaged
    Do not use if latch, hinges or door are damaged.
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