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Door handles and hinges are all metal-to-metal contact since they are required to operate under very high temperatures. The metal-to-metal contact can cause squeaking. To eliminate squeaky points on the door or any other moving surfaces, try lubricating with graphite. Graphite lubrication can be obtained at most hardware stores and is used, among other things, as a key/lock lubricant.
Apply to the inside of the door, behind the washer that is welded to the handle. Rotate the handle 360-degrees as you apply a small amount of graphite. Rotating the handle will help to draw the graphite into the mating surfaces of the door and the handle.
Apply to the hinge pins and barrels, on the outside of the door. Also, apply to the bottom of the hinge barrel where it mates to the flat surface of the stove hinge assembly as needed. When applied to the hinges on the outside of the door, use the graphite sparingly to avoid unnecessary cleanup. Remove excess graphite with compressed air or wipe with a mixture of water and denatured/rubbing alcohol.
