Whirlpool KM-30 8178573, User Manual

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ImPORTANT: When you work on the microwave
oven, be careful when handling the sheet metal
parts. Sharp edges may be present, and you
can cut yourself if you are not careful.
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the air grille (see page 4-4,
steps 2 & 3).
3. Remove the 1 T-10 Torx ® screw from the top
hinge of the door.
4. Lift the door up and off the other hinge to re-
move the door.
5. Place the door face down on a protective sur-
face. (All removal procedures assume the door
is face down with the handle to the left.)
REmOVING THE DOOR AND DOOR DISASSEmBLY
Components of the mHC door (n order of
removal.):
1. Choke Seal
2. Inner Door
3. Handle
4. Door Bracket
5. Outer Glass
6. Door Frame
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3
4
5
6
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Choke seal removal:
1. There are 4 tabs on the top edge, 3 tabs on
each side and 5 tabs on the bottom edge.
2. Use a putty knife to open the gap between the
door frame and the choke seal.
3. Locate each tab and use a flat blade screw -
driver to gently lift the choke seal and release
each tab. Place the screwdriver in the slot direct-
ly beside each tab and lift from there.
4. Only lift enough to release each tab all the way
around the choke seal to avoid bending and pos-
sibly breaking the choke seal.
Tab
Putty
knfe
Screwdrver