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Screw – Part Number: WP3196557
Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11740992
Manufacturer #: WP3196557
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$9.89
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Door Interlock Switch Kit – Part Number: 4392027
Door Interlock Switch Kit
PartSelect #: PS373050
Manufacturer #: 4392027
This kit contains 2 switches - 15 Amp - 125/250 Volt with 3/16" terminals.
$114.46
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Fastener Screw – Part Number: 8169475
Fastener Screw
PartSelect #: PS389896
Manufacturer #: 8169475
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$9.84
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SCREW – Part Number: W11380570
SCREW
PartSelect #: PS12728594
Manufacturer #: W11380570
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$18.32
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SCREW – Part Number: 8169474
SCREW
PartSelect #: PS389895
Manufacturer #: 8169474
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$10.66
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FUSE – Part Number: W10856869
FUSE
PartSelect #: PS11731351
Manufacturer #: W10856869
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$20.24
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Microwave Screw – Part Number: WP4158079
Microwave Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742285
Manufacturer #: WP4158079
This screw is for microwaves. A qualified technician should install this part if it requires accessing internal components of the microwave or microwave door. High-voltage capacitors can retain a l...
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Door Latch – Part Number: 4359390
Door Latch
PartSelect #: PS364970
Manufacturer #: 4359390
This lower latch is used on microwave doors.
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Thermostat – Part Number: WP815076
Thermostat
PartSelect #: PS11744889
Manufacturer #: WP815076
$84.11
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SCREW – Part Number: W11245710
SCREW
PartSelect #: PS12578937
Manufacturer #: W11245710
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$18.42
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Washer, Spring Lock – Part Number: WP8533914
Washer, Spring Lock
PartSelect #: PS11746163
Manufacturer #: WP8533914
$6.01
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Door Latch – Part Number: 4359389
Door Latch
PartSelect #: PS364969
Manufacturer #: 4359389
This upper latch is used on microwave doors.
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Microwave worked intermittently depending on how door was closed
Remove top grille (2 screws), undo control panel (1 screw). Tilt down control panel, switches are on the left. There are actually three switches that are involved with the door, two horizontally mounted, one vertically mounted. This would be an EASY REPAIR, but it took me a while to figure out which of the three switches was bad, and also took a while to figure out that there is a plastic rod that inserts through the hole in the switch body. Once i figured this out went like a breeze. Lower horizontal switch was the bad one, but since the kit came with two switches i went ahead and replaced the upper horizontal one as well. IT appears that the horizontal switches are probably more likely to fail than the vertical switch based on the position of the switch and force angles. Works great now!
Parts Used:
Door Interlock Switch Kit
  • Robert from Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Microwave went dead while in use.
1. removed vent across the top to gain excess to Screw holding control in place. 2. Removed control panel to access Fuse. 3. Remover fuse after pulling plug. 4.Tested fuse for continuity with volt ohm meter noting no continuity.5. Orderd new fuse. 6. receeived new fuse and installed infuse holder.7. plugged microwave plug back in receptical and tested unit now working OK.Reversed steps 2 & 1 job complete
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FUSE
  • Keith from Georgetown, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Close the door on the microwave, punch in the # nothing happened
I removed the unit from the wall. Took the cover off. Set the unit on its side. It revealed the working parts. Removed the old micro switches. Put in the new oness. Presto, it worked. Very easy for me.
The parts was delivered almost before my notice they were shipped.
Parts Used:
Door Interlock Switch Kit
  • Robert S. from Stafford, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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