Fix Microwave Door Switch

Microwave door switches are only an inch long.

Fix microwave door switch. Microwave door switches are normally mounted to a bracket near the door latch. The interlocking door switch on a kenmore microwave oven is a basic safety component that turns the microwave on and off depending on the position of the door. Most are black in color and all have metal prongs called terminals extending out from the body of the switch. Most door latch assemblies are made of plastic hooks that stick out of the door and engage the door switch when the door is closed signaling the rest of the controls to power the microwave.

The switch is typically black and approximately an inch in length. Remove the grill and lay aside. Locate and remove the one philips screw that holds the control panel in place. A door switch is a simple on off mechanism that prohibits the microwave from operating when the door is open.

How to inspect a microwave door latch assembly. I determined one of the door switches was b. Remove the two screws holding the latch bracket pu the bracket out that s holding all the switches. Remove two philips screws that hold the grill in place on top of the microwave.

My microwave would light up and the timer would count down but it would not heat or the turntable would not move. Remove and replace the switches then reassemble the microwave in reverse order. If your microwave oven won t start you may have a problem with a door switch. As with most microwave inspections begin by unplugging your appliance.

A primary secondary and monitor switch all actuate to keep the microwave from cooking your kitchen while the door is open. The door switches often referred to as primary or secondary interlock switches provide power to the various components in the microwave when the door is in a closed position and interrupt power when the door is open. The three door switches are easily accessible.