It may be the latch head spring or the door open lever or button.
DOOR SPRING LATCH HEAD
HOOK
If
you gently push up on the door latch heads (hook-like devices sticking
out of the door)
there should be spring tension. If they just flop right up, the spring
is off inside.
Normally the problem is
not the spring, but a broken
spring mounting tab on the door latch head (hook) assembly or the inner
door panel.
If it's the door panel,
it's usually easier and cheaper to use epoxy and some kind of hardware
to fashion a new spring mount.
The door latch head
(hook) is easy to replace or repair if that's the issue.
you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo)
and then you'll see how it goes together.
Or you can watch a YouTube video (not a video I made) here that
demonstrates how it's done.
DOOR OPENING BUTTON LEVER
What usually breaks is
the door open lever, but it may also be that the rear side of the door
open button has worn down too far to work.
On
a counter top model, the outer cover will need to be removed to
diagnose and repair this. On an over-the-range model, only the control
panel needs to be removed.
Please unplug the oven
first.
Once
it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press
against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door
latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should
open.
You can usually find
exploded views and part numbers for Sharp models by entering your model number at the Sears
parts site.
If not, let me know. We have many Sharp manuals and if we have yours, we can link you to it at no charge.
The best place to order
Sharp parts is Encompass (formerly Tritronics).
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full model number from the tag on the unit) for more
information & help.
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William E. Miller, AS-EET
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http://www.microwavedisplay.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
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