Decided to open it up and look for myself im pretty handy.
Whirlpool microwave wmh53520cs door switch.
Most are black in color and all have metal prongs called terminals extending out from the body of the switch.
Genuine oem part w10269458 rc item 1550016.
Whirlpool microwave door switch.
The microwave ovens were sold in stainless steel black and white.
Genuine oem part w10562613 rc item 3281134.
The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall.
Fuse 20a 250v.
Door switch two terminal normally closed.
Rated 4 out of 5 by diy michael from door switch failure its an easy diy fix 2 years old and the upper door switch failed.
Microwave door switches are only an inch long.
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Whirlpool microwave oven hood 2 0 cu.
Took 2 phillips screw out of the top vent and removed it 1 phillips screw out of the top of the timer key pad it pops up toward the ceiling to remove removed the.
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.
Two screws hold in the grill cover at the top of the microwave and then the filter just slides in and out of its holder.
Whirlpool microwave latch actuator.
Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the inside of the unit above the oven cavity on the left hand side.
Gmh5205xvs0 my repair advice.
Microwave door switches are normally mounted to a bracket near the door latch.
Called repair co and got a 300 quote to fix.
There was quite a bit of grease in the area probably pulled there by the vent from the stove top.
Replacing this filter was very easy.
15 amp 125 250 volt with 3 16 terminals whirlpool microwave rocker switch genuine oem part wp4314961 rc item 565520.