Microwave Door Latch Broken

Since the door hook is made of plastic it can break due to regular wear.

Microwave door latch broken.

I have a ge profile microwave that is about 8 1 2 years old. If the door hook is broken it won t relea se the door properly preventing the door from opening. It then contacts the door latch assembly and releases the door hooks to allow you to open the door. I now have to press it and then with my other hand pull on the top of the door to pull open the door.

The microwave will not start unless the door is properly closed so if you notice that the microwave door is not staying closed check to ensure that the latch is in working order and is not damaged. If the door hook is broken it won t release the door properly preventing the door from opening. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. If the door on your microwave oven won t open you may have a problem with the door latch lever.

The microwave is set flush into the kitchen island. If the door hook is broken replace it. Since the door hook is made of plastic it can break due to regular wear. On microwaves that have a door that opens downward torsion springs are used to keep it closed.

The door latch lever assembly usually consists of a paddle or button that either pivots downward or pushes into the control panel. Microwave door switch wb24x823 wb24x829 wb24x10029 wb24x10047 wb24x10071 relace ge switch. If the door on your microwave oven doesn t appear to close properly you may have a broken torsion spring. The door hook engages with the door latch to keep the door closed during operation.

The door hook engages with the door latch to keep the door closed during operation. 4 7 out of 5 stars 36. Get it as soon as sun oct 4. Not sure what part s i need to order before calling repairman.

If the door hook is broken replace it. The door latch is not opening the door consistently when i press it. Primeswift de64 00760a microwave door latch a replacement of door key for de64 01308a ps4229162.