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Model: MH1150XMT-3	Brand: Kitchen Aid	Age: 1 - 5 years
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Annie170		#1 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 3:11:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/3/2011(UTC) Posts: 1		I am replacing the inlet cove in my microwave (had a fire and it melted). I am trying to remove the old sealant and it is difficult to remove. Is there any way to loosen the sealant without scraping it off? It's a Whirlpool not a Kitchen Aid.


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Joe / APP Team		#2 Posted : Tuesday, January 4, 2011 1:38:03 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Annie170 I am replacing the inlet cove in my microwave (had a fire and it melted). I am trying to remove the old sealant and it is difficult to remove. Is there any way to loosen the sealant without scraping it off? It's a Whirlpool not a Kitchen Aid. Annie, You could attempt to soften it with some basic cleaning chemicals, I used denatured alcohol,mostly, but paint thinner, goo gone, etc. should work as well. You would also need to get your hands on a "plastic" putty knife or scraper, so you don't scratch the paint off the cavity,and remove as best possible. That's about the best you can do at this point. Good Luck, :) :) :)


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