Whirlpool Microwave Door Sensor Issues

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Whirlpool microwave door sensor issues. On some models if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door remove it then firmly close door. I have even unplugged and repluged it in but no help. These microwaves have 3 to 4 door switches that must all be in their proper positions to cook and heat up and when one goes out you will experience things like the turntable going when the door is open open and close door errors and heating issues. It worked perfect the switch was now making proper contact.

I have a whirlpool microwave model wmh73521cb that s just over a year old just out of warranty. 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. I then started it and held the door frame up a bit at the bottom opposite the hinges. Whirlpool will replace any defective part free of charge.

Whirlpool microwaves are warrantied for one year after purchase. 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. Of course opening and closing the door and hitting start a number of times does no good. If your microwave oven won t start you may have a problem with a door switch.

If microwave oven still does not operate call for service. Whirlpool manufactures microwave ovens with features such as sensor cooking recessed glass turntables and variable cooking power control. En español live chat online. 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.

Find the most common problems that can cause a whirlpool microwave not to work and the parts instructions to fix them. Warranty service must be obtained through a designated service company. 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.