Whirlpool Microwave Door Sensor Issues

Find the most common problems that can cause a whirlpool microwave not to work and the parts instructions to fix them.

Whirlpool microwave door sensor issues.

En español live chat online. Whirlpool microwaves are warrantied for one year after purchase. If microwave oven still does not operate call for service. 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 have a whirlpool microwave model wmh73521cb that s just over a year old just out of warranty. Of course opening and closing the door and hitting start a number of times does no good. Also the microwave may count down without running. Warranty service must be obtained through a designated service company.

I then started it and held the door frame up a bit at the bottom opposite the hinges. It worked perfect the switch was now making proper contact. Whirlpool will replace any defective part free of charge. I have even unplugged and repluged it in but no help.

On some models if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door remove it then firmly close door. 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. If your microwave oven won t start you may have a problem with a door switch.

When i called whirlpool they told me that cleaning and resealing the microwave door was not covered by warranty and if i fixed the problem then i would invalidate the warranty on the appliance. Dispenser parts door parts drawer parts duct venting parts fastener parts filter parts fuse. When the door opens the spring moves the cam which releases the switch on button which turns on the interior light when you close the door the latch which protrudes out from door pushes into the cam which rotates to turn off the light switch and enables operation of the microwave.