It sounds like a problem with the door interlock switches.
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They are a safety measure designed to turn off the microwave if the door is opened during operation so that no radiation is emitted.
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They are a safety measure designed to turn off the microwave if the door is opened during operation so that no microwave radiation is emitted.
There are usually 2 or 3 switches involved with the door interlocks. They could be broken, burnt out or loose. The oven would need to be opened and the switches checked.
''Microwave ovens are dangerous to work on if you don’t know what you’re doing. If in any doubt contact a reputable, professional appliance repair service and ask for a quote''
The HV capacitor can cause serious injury if it is not discharged correctly before any repair work is carried out. It can store >6000V DC for months even if the oven has been disconnected from the power for this length of time.
It sounds like a problem with the door interlock switches.
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There are usually 3 switches involved with the door interlocks.
+
They are a safety measure designed to turn off the microwave if the door is opened during operation so that no radiation is emitted.
-
They are a safety measure designed to turn off the microwave if the door is opened during operation so that no radiation is emitted.
+
There are usually 2 or 3 switches involved with the door interlocks. They could be broken, burnt out or loose. The oven would need to be opened and the switches checked.
''Microwave ovens are dangerous to work on if you don’t know what you’re doing. If in any doubt contact a reputable, professional appliance repair service and ask for a quote''
The HV capacitor can cause serious injury if it is not discharged correctly before any repair work is carried out. It can store >6000V DC for months even if the oven has been disconnected from the power for this length of time.
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What is the model number of the microwave oven?
It sounds like a problem with the door interlock switches.
There are usually 3 switches involved with the door interlocks.
They are a safety measure designed to turn off the microwave if the door is opened during operation so that no radiation is emitted.
''Microwave ovens are dangerous to work on if you don’t know what you’re doing. If in any doubt contact a reputable, professional appliance repair service and ask for a quote''
The HV capacitor can cause serious injury if it is not discharged correctly before any repair work is carried out. It can store >6000V DC for months even if the oven has been disconnected from the power for this length of time.