"Gini" > wrote in message
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> "Vox Humana" > wrote in message
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> >
> > "Gini" > wrote in message
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> > >
> > > "Paul Eichelberg" > wrote
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> > > > They tend to be cheap and excellent these days. Sharp is the brand
> > > > that looks and performs best in a modern kitchen.
> > > >
> > > > Check them out.
> > > ===
> > > I agree that the Sharp is a great unit--However, I didn't expect to
> have
> > to
> > > replace
> > > my Carousel Micro/convection/hood (appx $600-700. when purchased)
> within
> > > 5-6 years
> > > due to a broken latch :-(. Unfortunately(?), Sharp changed the design
of
> > the
> > > latch
> > > mechanism and no longer makes the type of latch I need so it can't
even
> be
> > > repaired. I have
> > > already posted here about the casing cracking on my unit as well.
> Because
> > of
> > > this and the loud exhaust fan,
> > > I have decided not to buy another Sharp unit. Still looking but am
> leaning
> > > toward a Kenmore.
> >
> > Have you already replaced the oven? If not, you might be able to find
> > replacement parts from www.repairclinic.com They have used them a
couple
> of
> > time and they were great to work with. You might have to call them to
get
> > the part, but if it is available, they will help you find it.
> ==
> I haven't replaced the oven yet--still window shopping. I
> ordered the part and received it but the latch was changed. It's the same
> part number
> but the design is slightly different and it wouldn't snap into place where
> it needs to go.
> It's pretty frustrating since the oven works, the fan works, everything
> works--Just can't get the door
> open without taking off the control panel and sliding a screwdriver back
> into the door pocket
> and tripping the latch--All after unplugging/replugging the microwave from
> inside the upper
> cabinet. There's just no easy workaround to it. BTW: The broken mechanism
is
> just a little
> piece of plastic that pivots on two plastic nubbins--
> not very durable.

I hear ya. I had a Hotpoint washer, bottom of the line, that worked well
for 20 years. When that died I got the most expensive Whirlpool washer
offered. After about 18 months it broke. It took two service calls to get
it fixed. The part was plastic and cost $8, retail. The total bill was
$120. I noticed that the tub was rusting so I asked them to replace it
under warranty. There was a lot of grumbling and I had to produce a copy of
the warranty as well as the original receipt. I was told that the only way
they would honor the lifetime warranty on the machine was if I could produce
the owner's manual with the written guarantee. They maintained that they
(Whirlpool) didn't keep track of the warranties. What a load of crap.