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
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
If the microwave door won't open the open lever might be broken. This part can be replaced separately.
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If the microwave door won't open the door spring may have broken. The door spring is located inside the door and keeps downward pressure on the door hook.
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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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If the microwave door won't open the door hook might not be releasing properly. The door hook is installed inside the door and normally releases when the door is opened. The hook is made of plastic and will break over time. When this happens it will need to be replaced, it can't be repaired.
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If the microwave door won't open the button spring might be broken internally. The button spring can be replaced.
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If the microwave door won't open the button might be broken internally. The button can be replaced.
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If the microwave door won't open the handle actuator might be broken. This is a plastic part which can become brittle over time. This part is connected between the door button and the door latch assembly.
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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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