I have an over the counter GE Spacemaker XL micrfowave. The oven still runs when the door is open. When the door is closed the oven wont run unless i jiggle the handle.
This is usually caused by either a bad door switch or a loose door switch mount, which are pretty simple problems to fix.
Even though a door switch clicks, it may still be bad inside.
Door
switch or mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door or by
opening the door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.
There
are plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches
and onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.
The screws on these mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be activated properly.
Sometimes it's a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just out of position. This tab can be hard to see, since it is under the bottom edge of the switch.
One
test that sometimes helps is to gently lift up (and/or push down) on the
door or handle as you try to start it. If it works or tries to work,
then it's a door switch mount or door alignment issue.
If
you or someone you know decide to look into it, we have critical
information on safety, disassembly and door switches at our site, and
our link is at our listing here onFixYa:.
You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.
There
should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the
control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is
very helpful when troubleshooting & testing.
If you only need a switch, you can order a universal type here for $5 postpaid.
We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.
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