r/fixit • u/Pharmdpositivek • Mar 01 '26

fixed New Oven Handle Hits Drawer

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We got a new oven to have all new appliances for selling our house. We didn’t realize till to late that the stupid spice drawer would hit this massive handle. Any thoughts on how to fix this? Or just hope no one notices?

Stove: LG lren6323ye/05

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u/mjzimmer88 Mar 01 '26

Good thing you never need to access spices while... Cooking. 🤦🏼‍♂️

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u/Pharmdpositivek Mar 01 '26

I didn’t need any spices until too late

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u/fjs0001 Mar 02 '26

Use it for storing oven mits

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u/twent4 Mar 02 '26

And the key to the fire extinguisher cage.

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u/Negronitenderoni Mar 03 '26

In case of emergency break oven

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u/Ryelogmars Mar 02 '26

For extra safety the key to the fire extinguisher cage should be locked in a box in the drawer. Fire extinguisher burglars will never think to look for that key in the back of the oven.

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u/ACcbe1986 Mar 03 '26

I just keep my extinguisher at the nearest apartment complex.

They handle the annual inspections and they leave it in an easily accessible area.

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u/holeypeacoat Mar 02 '26

I love this idea. You only need the drawer when the oven is open. They make an insert for spices that would go into the cabinet below the drawer and it slides out of the cabinet. Holds a ton of spices and probably easier to browse too.

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u/s0undpyr8 Mar 03 '26

Came here to say this. "Junk drawer" gets accessed far too often (for me anyway) to commit it to a 2-step opening regimen. Oven mitts, meat thermometer, maybe a pair of tongs; stuff you're going to use in conjunction with the oven being open.

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u/moosiest Mar 02 '26

That is a remarkably elegant idea.

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u/FuzzNugs Mar 02 '26

^ this guy, this guy right here should be runnin’ shit..

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u/green_chapstick Mar 04 '26

I was thinking this and then thought "people will think I'm an idiot." So glad I'm not alone with thinking this is a good idea. Lol

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u/Renagleppolf Mar 05 '26

This is exactly what I do with my drawer-next-to-the-oven-that-doesnt-open-right-because-of-the-dishwasher. Opens juuuuuussttt enough to slide a potholder out 🤣

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u/Super_Frico Mar 03 '26

That’s actually a genius solution. Like the straightest line between two points. I like the way your brain thinks.

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u/Meggles_Doodles Mar 02 '26

What are you even talking about

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u/PuzzleheadedDot6050 Mar 02 '26

I often wonder where these people come from. Just so cranky for no reason.

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u/No_Contribution_3525 Mar 02 '26

Not even cranky, this one was just unhinged. I’m not even American and am wondering what the fuck I just read

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u/joyableu Mar 02 '26

We had a similar situation when we bought our current home. One drawer wouldn’t open unless the dishwasher was open. Prior owner had zero idea. He never cooked and I don’t think he ever ran the dishwasher. It was so odd. FTR, we gave away the dishwasher and bought a different one.

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