Whirlpool Microwave Door Sensor Issues

It worked perfect the switch was now making proper contact.

Whirlpool microwave door sensor issues.

If microwave oven still does not operate call for service. When i called whirlpool they told me that cleaning and resealing the microwave door was not covered by warranty and if i fixed the problem then i would invalidate the warranty on the appliance. Of course opening and closing the door and hitting start a number of times does no good. Warranty service must be obtained through a designated service company.

Whirlpool manufactures microwave ovens with features such as sensor cooking recessed glass turntables and variable cooking power control. Whirlpool will replace any defective part free of charge. Find the most common problems that can cause a whirlpool microwave not to work and the parts instructions to fix them. When the door opens the spring moves the cam which releases the switch on button which turns on the interior light when you close the door the latch which protrudes out from door pushes into the cam which rotates to turn off the light switch and enables operation of the microwave.

Whirlpool microwaves are warrantied for one year after purchase. 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. If a message about the door appears in the display the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started. En español live chat online.

On my model on the bottom of the door there is a steel bar mounted to the chassis by two screws with a hole that mates to a pin on the door for opening. I then started it and held the door frame up a bit at the bottom opposite the hinges. If your microwave oven won t start you may have a problem with a door switch. Also the microwave may count down without running.

Dispenser parts door parts drawer parts duct venting parts fastener parts filter parts fuse. On some models if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door remove it then firmly close door. About once or twice a week or so when i go to use it it will refuse to run with an message open close door.