Question about Sharp R-1850A Convection/Microwave Oven

Sharp Microwave model R-1850A door won't open

My microwave has been working great... until suddenly I couldn't get the door open.

I finally managed to open the door by pushing the "open button" and pulling on the edge of the door.

The latch bar on the door seems to be working fine. The spring is still there and the latch goes up and down and has plenty of tension.

The door will shut and the oven still operates... however it is very hard and almost impossible to open. It normally just pops open when the tab button is pushed.

While the door was open I looked at the inside where the latches fit... when you push the button tab you can see something moving. I'm assumming this is the piece that releases the latch and opens the door. These slots on the top and bottom where the latches fit do not look the same. Could there be a piece that has broken off?

Thanks for your help!

Cathy

6 more comments
S-Terry Feb 17, 2008

My Sharp Carousel microwave (not sure what model #) door will not open at all. I cannot even pry it open. Everything else works fine. Any suggestions?
rokfam Jun 20, 2008

The microwave is working fine but....the door won't open when you push "open door". I have to open it by pushing the open door button and pulling on the edge of the door on top. All the buttons and latches seem to be fine but it doesn't pop open anymore. How do I fix this?

Thanks for your help,

Susan
Anonymous Mar 12, 2009

I have Model 520KS and have the same problem.

You need two hands to open the door. The release button is cheaply made of plastic and won't release the door. The first Sharp microwave I had lasted 21 years. This one is only 2 or 3 years old and already needs repair.
Anonymous Mar 16, 2014

The push button won't spring open the door. I have to pull it open
Anonymous Mar 23, 2014

Appears like some type of short between the door open button and door latch that makes the microwave display blank out.
Anonymous Mar 27, 2014

Door opening button on my Sharp Carousel microwave oven is broken, door won't open.
Anonymous Mar 28, 2014

I hear the click that should release the door and the interior light comes on, but the door doesn't open
Anonymous Mar 30, 2014

Push button that controls door locks up. Door can't be opened. Took unit apart. Can't see any problem. At first, button was "touchy" - now it can't be pushed in at all.

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619 Answers

Hi ,there are two posibility to repair . 1. by ordering parts to the web site of sharp .
2. You may check from shop same type of part bring sample or in the appliances center near you.

Posted on Jan 14, 2008

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