Whirlpool Microwave Door Sensor Problem

If your microwave oven won t start you may have a problem with a door switch.

Whirlpool microwave door sensor problem.

If a message about the door appears in the display the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started. On my model on the bottom of the door there is a steel bar mounted to the chassis by two screws with a hole that mates to a pin on the door for opening. About once or twice a week or so when i go to use it it will refuse to run with an message open close door. On some models if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door remove it then firmly close door.

The door switches often referred to as primary or secondary interlock switches provide power to the various components in the microwave when the door is in a closed position and interrupt power when the door is open. I then started it and held the door frame up a bit at the bottom opposite the hinges. Of course opening and closing the door and hitting start a number of times does no good. If microwave oven still does not operate call for service.

I have even unplugged and repluged it in but no help. En español live chat online. I have a whirlpool microwave model wnh31017fw 0 that s about 2 years old. Find the most common problems that can cause a whirlpool microwave not to work and the parts instructions to fix them.

When we open the door to use it often the light does not come on and when trying to use the microwave door appears on t read more.