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Microwave door doesn't shut

Hi, My microwave door does not shut. (R-1481) The black latch on the handle is not broken or cracked. All the lights and everything works. I unplugged the microwave I took off the key pad panel to expose the wires. I look to the side where the latch is suppose to latch on but I don't see why it isn't latching on. I'm pretty good at fixing things if I have good instruction. Can anyone please help me? I would like to fix it instead of spending the money to buy a new microwave. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! blessedmom

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  • gockenmama Jan 07, 2008

    I have removed the door and found in fact the tabs inside are broken off by the spring. I'm not sure where to go from here. I do not think I can glue them back on. Thank you!

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I answered this personally via e-mail (and I do not mind peopke writing me personally). I think you may have a broken tab which holds the door latch head spring in place.

Posted on Oct 20, 2006

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If the microwave door won't open the door latch might be broken. The door latch is inside the microwave. The door hook, which is part of the door, engages with the latch to keep the door closed during operation. If the door latch or actuator breaks the door may not open.


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