Stuck Microwave door (by 3 users)
posted by slee on Jul 30, 2006
The microwave door will not open on my whirlpool microwave when you push the open door button. What is causing this problem and how can it be resolved?
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2 Other Users Have The Same Problem
Comment by Guest, posted on Feb 26, 2008
I have a sharp Quartz chef, same problem the door refuses to open, the button wont even move a smidge....never happened before.
Comment by Abbywan, posted on Dec 14, 2007
This is a Sharp Carousel Over-The-Range model, but don't know model #; it is at least 8 yrs. old.
Prior to not being able to open it at all, the door would only pop out a a little bit and needed to be pried open with finger tips. I assume the spring is weak.
Now it is stuck shut with a cup of milk inside!!
Have attempted to pry it open with a knife, to no avail.
Solution #1
posted on Nov 02, 2006
GuruIn most cases this is due to a broken door opening lever or loose or broken door latch / hook parts.
They can only be accessed and examined if the cover is removed from the microwave.
In many over the range models, you can access the door parts by removing the control panel assembly.
Sometimes you may be able to get it open by pushing up gently on the bottom of the door while pushing the button, in case you need to empty it.
They can only be accessed and examined if the cover is removed from the microwave.
In many over the range models, you can access the door parts by removing the control panel assembly.
Sometimes you may be able to get it open by pushing up gently on the bottom of the door while pushing the button, in case you need to empty it.
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