How to Get Bugs Out of the Timer Screen in the Microwave

How to Get Bugs Out of the Timer Screen in the Microwave
Written By
Damon Koch
Damon Koch
Published: Jul 2, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

You can remove bugs from the display screen of your microwave with a moderate amount of effort and the right tools.

Things You Will Need

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Shop vac
  • Crevice tool
  1. Unplug the microwave from the electrical outlet or shut off the circuit breaker that supplies it with electrical current.

  2. Locate the cabinet screws on the sides, back and inside the door, depending on the specific brand and model of microwave you own. You may have to do some investigation to locate all the screws.

  3. Unscrew the screws that secure the cabinet to the microwave frame using a Phillips screwdriver. Slide off the cabinet or, in the case of a built-in, remove the outer cover of the control panel. The goal is to provide yourself with access to the area behind the screen, even if it is a small slit.

  4. Insert the end of a crevice tool connected to the end of a shop vac hose into the area around the display panel. Move the crevice tool around and vacuum until the bugs have been removed by the suction. Reassemble the microwave and restore power.

The Drip Cap

  • Bugs can be a problem in any home, especially in warm-weather climates.
  • Bugs seem to enjoy electrical appliances like microwaves, and you may find them living in the display screen.
  • Unscrew the screws that secure the cabinet to the microwave frame using a Phillips screwdriver.

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Damon Koch

Damon Koch has years of writing experience ranging from software manuals to song lyrics. His writing has appeared in software manuals for Human Arc and on the CDs "Small Craft Advisory" and "Impersonating Jesus." He also has worked in…

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