Just what the microwave ordered, but terrible design!
This is the second time that I have had to replace this handle on my GE over-the-counter microwave. It is a poor design in that it fits into the door with cylindrical nipples tapped for screws that go through the door from the inside. The screws penetrate only as far as the depth of the nipple, and stress on the nipple (especially the bottom one) from repeated opening of the door causes it to break off. A longer screw design, one that would penetrate further into the handle would help, I believe. Also, this time around, when the bottom nipple broke (as it did the first time around), I fashioned a longer screw from stock hardware in my workroom and also stuck a piece of strong double-stick pliable tape to each of the flat ridges just inside each nipple, and REVERSED the broken handle so that the good nipple would be on the bottom, where more stress is applied. The tape helped the handle adhere to the door and relieved some of the stress on the nipples. So far, this fix has held...
Great vendor, bad design
This is the second handle we have purchased for this microwave. GE's fault - it is a poor design. This vendor's price is the lowest we have found. Shipping is fast. Hopefully we will not need to order one again, but if we do, we would not hesitate to order from this vendor.
No Screws?
Handle came fast. However, it came with No screws which is irritating! If you are going to sell a car, put some paint on it.....
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