Fix Microwave Door Latch

Pull door off microwave lay on flt surface.

Fix microwave door latch.

The door hook engages with the door latch to keep the door closed during operation. There may be more than one. The latch originally broke when the microwave was just over a year old. I found the microwave door latch still flexed too much as there are two locking latches that go into the latch assembly.

If the door hook is broken it won t relea. One way a microwave door can cease to function properly is if the hinges are loose or damaged. When the door is opened during a cook cycle the monitor switch door sensing switch primary interlock switch and power relay are deactivated. Se the door properly preventing the door from opening.

Took cover off removed timer panel assembly and replaced door latch. Use care when snapping the latch into the holder. Remove broken latch replace with new latch some playing around make sure spring moves freely. Scott halseth the switch is called door sensing switch part number wb24x829.

Unscrew 4 screws on back of door in channel that has bee exposed. You could use a multimeter and see if you get. In fact if the door latch isn t snapped shut the microwave won t function at all. Lift up inner door area on handle side.

For safety disconnect your appliance from the power source before beginning. I felt there was a good possibility that the bottom one would bend out over time and watched a fix where another guy cut a popsicle stick to size to wedge in and prevent the bottom flexing. If the door hook is broken replace it. Being a repairman i jury rigged it and it lasted several years but it failed completely this time and had to be replaced.

I used a butter knife gently pry off the cover around glass on back of door. How to repair your microwave door latch. Since the door hook is made of plastic it can break due to regular wear. Locate and remove the door latch assembly.

How to inspect a microwave door latch assembly. It will be found behind the inner door panel.