Questions & Answers for: broken latch Microwave Ovens

take the broken latch and drill a 1/8" hole in the section of the latch at the same elevation of the broken hook. Attach the spring in the hole and you should not have any more trouble with this issue

...latch broken at fish neck when retrieving. if i want to use the integral bottom latch instead,what are the pros and cons of using this type of latch. The latch engages the interlock switches. If its ...

...latch is broken/cracked it will not get closed properly.So as per that i think,you will have to check the opposite side of the door frame,where this latch gets into.On that side,there is a interlock ...

...latch? Does anyone have service manual instructions? spring mount was broken and took advice of above post...tied a zap strap to one of the holes in the frame and then attached spring to zap strap! ...

...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 ...

...but no longer catch Can you move the latch in the door? This is spring loaded, maybe the spring is ...

...side of the door latch is broken, the door part of the latch works fine. Click on this link to get to a web page from which you can E-mail Panasonic your question.

Found a broken door latch. Is that the trouble? If you had a broken latch,that latch was not closing a switch that needs to be closed to tell the unit it is safe to run. So yes start with broken latch

latch broken. Not sure if repairable or need to replace part (if available). Still need to remove door? Can't figure it out. Most likely the spring that is part of the latch assembly is broken. Remove

...broken latch or lock. Refer to the device's user manual or any available documentation for guidance. Remove Broken Parts: Once you have access to the broken latch or lock, carefully remove the broken ...