I have a built-in microwave over w/trim kit which is already installed in the wall.
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Diane S
It has two screws on the inside where the door shuts and I have tightened both of them. Now I realize that the microwave unit is not sitting perfectly straight in the trim kit opening. I cannot get one of the screws out of the metal frame of the microwave. I do not want to strip and ruin the slot in the screw, so I need some ideas as to how to get that screw out before I end up with a radiation leak from the door scrubbing against that bottom metal part where the screw is located. Thanks for your help. Signed bluethumb
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That's a tough one...Is there any way to slip a shim into the grill of the ventilation openings to allow for adjustment, instead of removing the screw? Some trim kits have slots that will allow minor adjustments to the microwave feet. If not, firm steady pressure directly to the screw head with the correct size screwdriver may work. Be sure to keep the screwdriver at the exact same angle as the screw, lots of pressure too, this should allow you to free it. Is the adjustment needed small enough that you may be able to lightly finesse the trim kit with a rubber mallet? May work if it only need a slight bump in the right direction. If not, drilling, or ez-out may be your only option. If you are still unsure, you may want to call a handyman to take a look for you....Good luck!
Imagery
on Nov 05, 2011
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How long has it been this way?...Is the microwave out of level or just the trim kit?...if it is the microwave and this was a recent install have the installer come back and fix it. A lot of the over head microwave I have installed "hang" from a cabinet of framing above...it may need shimming there. The the opening is out of square then the unit may be "racked" which means is a bit twisting in the vertical plane and the corners are no longer 90 degrees. this might be part of the problem with the door...if the door cap along the side opposite of the hinges is wedge shaped than this could be the problem.
KMS Woodworks
on Nov 08, 2011
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