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Can't remove under counter microwave.

It is attached to the cabinet with three bolts which we removed. It's supposed to tilt down and then it should be able to be lifted out. We can't get it to budge.

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I think there are only three very long bolts that can be used to attach this microwave to the cabinet floor or shelf. Grease, paint, varnish all can make the case stick to the cabinet. You might try running a putty knife or scraper around all the exposed edges keeping the top bolts in place so it will not fall down.

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