evfreek Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 The flimsy handle on the microwave oven broke. It was really hard to get to the other end to undo the screws. The manufacturer really wants you to buy a new one. This piece was forged in a rush with a field expedient forge (can of perlite and a propane torch). People are dependant on this appliance. Please excuse the odd screws. They are from a broken dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hate to say it , but......you put it on upside-down........ Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manolito Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Just a side note our dump has a collection area for microwaves and they will let you take parts off them to repair yours. Also the magnetrons can be purchased on line and replace very easily keeping from buying a new one. This may just be in the California tree hugger areas that the dump separates them.That does look like a repair I saw in a Dorm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evfreek Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 That's strange. It was right side up on my phone. The phone has an accelerometer which can sense the orientation.The quality of these appliances has really deteriorated. The plastic is really undersized and violates decent engineering DRC's. It has only lasted a couple of years and the top is breaking down as well. Probably won't get much more than a few years more out of this microwave oven, but at least the handle will last. The wood is apple off a backyard tree. It's really tough stuff. The family can't get by very long without the microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) That 'repair' is probably close to what would have been done in that 'era' of manufacture! You know pre- grill, crisp and steam ability? Edited October 11, 2015 by ianinsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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