Fix Microwave Door Switch

A primary secondary and monitor switch all actuate to keep the microwave from cooking your kitchen while the door is open.

Fix microwave door switch. Locate and remove the one philips screw that holds the control panel in place. As with most microwave inspections begin by unplugging your appliance. Remove and replace the switches then reassemble the microwave in reverse order. Microwave door switches are normally mounted to a bracket near the door latch.

I determined one of the door switches was b. 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. If your microwave oven won t start you may have a problem with a door switch. A door switch is a simple on off mechanism that prohibits the microwave from operating when the door is open.

Remove two philips screws that hold the grill in place on top of the microwave. Remove the two screws holding the latch bracket pu the bracket out that s holding all the switches. The switch is typically black and approximately an inch in length. How to repair a microwave oven door micro switch fix replace or repair if having micro switch problems you may be able to fix it.

Remove the grill and lay aside. How to inspect a microwave door latch assembly. Most are black in color and all have metal prongs called terminals extending out from the body of the switch. 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. My microwave would light up and the timer would count down but it would not heat or the turntable would not move. Microwave door switches are only an inch long.