Microwave Door Latch Broken

The door hook engages with the door latch to keep the door closed during operation.

Microwave door latch broken.

If the pivot or lever portion is broken then the door hooks cannot be lifted to release the door. The latch assembly is made of plastic and has a spring attached to provide downward tension to keep the hooks engaged. It then contacts the door latch assembly and releases the door hooks to allow you to open the door. 4 7 out of 5 stars 36.

There are normally a left and right side spring and they are often different sizes. If the door hook is broken replace it. Primeswift de64 00760a microwave door latch a replacement of door key for de64 01308a ps4229162. 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.

The microwave is set flush into the kitchen island. If the door hook is broken replace it. 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.

The door latch lever assembly usually consists of a paddle or button that either pivots downward or pushes into the control panel. I have a ge profile microwave that is about 8 1 2 years old. Since the door hook is made of plastic it can break due to regular wear. If the door hook is broken it won t relea se the door properly preventing the door from opening.

Microwave door switch wb24x823 wb24x829 wb24x10029 wb24x10047 wb24x10071 relace ge switch. Get it as soon as sun oct 4. The door latch is not opening the door consistently when i press it. If the door on your microwave oven doesn t appear to close properly you may have a broken torsion spring.

I now have to press it and then with my other hand pull on the top of the door to pull open the door. On microwaves that have a door that opens downward torsion springs are used to keep it closed. If the door on your microwave oven won t open you may have a problem with the door latch lever.