There are many problems one could experience with an LG microwave door. However, it can be quite difficult to find solutions to these problems. If you are one of the people who are experiencing some problems with their LG microwave door, you are in the right place. We are going to show you how to fix those problems and answer some questions that may be in your mind.
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LG Microwave Door Not Closing Properly
If your LG microwave door is not closing properly, the door latch is bad and in need of replacing. To replace the door latch in an LG microwave, do the following…
Step 1: Turn off the microwave. Make sure to always do this before performing a repair on any electrical appliance.
Step 2: Open the microwave door
Step 3: Using a flathead screwdriver, gently pry off the frame around the outer edge of the door. Don’t pry the whole frame out, just the part you need to gain access to the door latch.
Step 4: Lift the door latch up then take it out.
Step 5: Get a new door latch.
Step 6: Hook the spring, then lift the door latch and slide the two posts into the holes at the top and bottom.
Step 7: Snap the frame into place.
Step 8: Close the door.
LG Microwave Door Handle Loose — How To Fix
If your LG microwave door handle is loose, you will need to tighten it. to tighten the door handle of your LG microwave, do the following…
Step 1: First, unplug the microwave. This is an important step you need to follow whenever performing a repair on an electrical appliance.
Step 2: Open the microwave door and pry off the trim around it using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 3: Set the trim aside.
Step 4: Above and below the door latch, you will see two screws which hold the door handle in place. Tighten them.
Step 5: Reposition the door trim and snap each corner into place.
Step 6: Close the door and plug the microwave back in.
LG Microwave Door Handle Broken — How To Fix
To fix the broken door handle of your LG microwave, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Turn off the microwave and unplug it from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the microwave door.
Step 3: Pry off the trim around the door using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: On the left side of the door, you will see two screws which hold the door handle in place, take them out. There will be one at the top and another one at the bottom..
Step 5: Get a new door handle.
Step 6: Position the door handle on the door and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 7: Realign the trim on the door and snap it into place.
Step 8: Close the door and plug the microwave back in.
How To Replace An LG Microwave Door
To replace an LG microwave door, follow these steps…
Step 1: Begin by unplugging the microwave from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of the microwave.
Step 3: Pry off the trim around the door using a flat blade screwdriver.
Step 4: Set the door trim aside.
Step 5: Lift the door up and pull it out.
Step 6: Get a new microwave door.
Step 7: Pry off the door trim from the new door assembly.
Step 8: Position the door on the hinges.
Step 9: Align the door trim and snap it into place.
Step 10: Close the microwave door and plug it back in.
Also follow the steps above to replace an LG microwave door assembly if your LG microwave door glass is broken.
LG Microwave Door Disassembly
To disassemble your LG microwave door, follow the steps listed below…
Step 1: Unplug the microwave.
Step 2: Open the door and pry off the trim around it using a putty knife or flat blade screwdriver.
Step 3: Lift the door up and pull it out.
Step 4: Take out the screws on the left side of the door which hold the door handle in place.
Step 5: Pull the door latch out of the holes.
Step 6: Unhook the spring from the door latch.
LG Microwave Keeps Running When Door Is Open
If your LG microwave keeps running even when the door is open, the door switch or switches are probably faulty. To fix the problem, you need to replace the switch. To replace the door switch in a microwave, do the following…
Step 1: First, turn off the microwave and unplug.
Step 2: Take out the screws on the back and two sides of the microwave. There should be one on the left, three on the right, and six at the back.
Step 3: Lift the microwave cover up and take it out.
Step 4: Behind the control panel, on the door switch holder there will be three switches. Take out the one at the top and press the small button on it. If you hear a click, the switch is still good. But if the button is loose when you press on it, you need to replace it.
Step 5: Do this same test with the other two switches.
Step 6: Get a new door switch.
Step 7: Get rid of any faulty switches and replace them with new ones.
Step 8: Return the microwave cover and hold in place with the screws.
Step 9: Plug the microwave back in.
The video below shows you how to replace the door switch in an LG microwave.
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How to Open an LG Microwave Door
To open an LG microwave door simply put your hand at the right side of the microwave. Between the door and the microwave itself, there will be a gap. Slide your hand in there and gently tug the microwave door to open.
LG Microwave Door Error Code
If your LG microwave is displaying the “DOOR” error code, there may be a foreign object between the door and the microwave. Open and close the door strongly about 7-10 times. Do not slam the door. Afterwards, test the microwave to see if the problem is fixed.
LG Microwave Condensation in the Door
It’s perfectly all right for condensation to be forming on the door of your microwave. If you are cooking food which has a higher water content, there will be more condensation. After a while, it will dissipate. However, if you want to speed up the process, leave the microwave door open.