Door Assembly; Door Disassembly - Amana ALD10DT P1331001M Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures

Door Assembly

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A microwave leakage test must be performed anytime
a door assembly is removed, replaced, disassembled,
or adjusted for any reason.
Door Removal
1. Disconnect power to oven.
2. Remove outer case, see "Outer Case" procedure.
3. Remove screws securing top hinge stopper to unit
cavity.
4. Remove oven door assembly from unit.
5. Reassemble in reverse order.

Door Disassembly

1. Disconnect power to oven.
2. Remove oven door, see "Door Removal" procedure.
3. Begin at the bottom of the door near hinge, insert flat
blade screwdriver between choke cover and outer
door panel. Gently pry upward on choke cover to
release tabs. Work in clockwise direction to remove
choke cover.
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To avoid property damage, care must be taken when
prying choke cover from oven door.
4. Slide latch assembly downward and pull away from
door frame to release.
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To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death,
disconnect power to oven and discharge the capacitors before
following any disassembly procedure.
5. Remove screws securing choke assembly to outer
door panel.
NOTE: When disassembling door, use caution to
prevent deformation of slats on door frame/
choke assembly.
6. Begin at hinge side of door near bottom, insert
flat blade screwdriver between door frame/choke
assembly and outer door panel. Gently pry outer
door panel away from door frame to release tabs.
Work in clockwise direction to remove door frame.
7. Remove spring from hinge assembly.
8. Remove screws securing hinge assembly to choke
assembly.
9. Reassemble in reverse order.
A microwave leakage test must be performed anytime
a door assembly is removed, replaced, disassembly,
or adjusted for any reason.
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