Microwave Oven Door Latch Repair

It will be found behind the inner door panel.

Microwave oven door latch repair.

For safety disconnect your appliance from the power source before beginning. How to inspect a microwave door latch assembly. How to repair your microwave door latch. If the door on your microwave oven won t open you may have a problem with the door latch lever.

The door latch lever assembly usually consists of a paddle or button that either pivots downward or pushes into the control panel. The most common. In fact if the door latch isn t snapped shut the microwave won t function at all. Also microwaves usually have three or four door switches.

One way a microwave door can cease to function properly is if the hinges are loose or damaged. Locate and remove the door latch assembly. The door latch assembly usually consists of two hooks that protrude from the door and fit into the door switch holder that is mounted onto the frame of the microwave. Examine this prong first.

There is a latch sometimes referred to as a hook attached to the inside of your microwave door that comes in contact with and activates the door switch when the door is closed. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door latch spring on a frigidaire microwave oven model ffmv1645tsa. If the door on your microwave oven doesn t appear to close properly you may have a problem with the door latch assembly. Microwave door switches are normally mounted to a bracket near the door latch.