Check that the door interlock switches are functioning correctly.
There are 3 switches [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/58xsllwyzl-001198/whirlpool-wmh73l20as1-microwave-hood-combo-parts|parts#9,14 & 19 Interior and ventilation parts diagram]
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These are safety switches that ensure that the microwave won’t start or will stop immediately if the door is opened.
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These are safety switches that ensure that the microwave won’t start or will stop immediately if the door is open.
Not quite sure with your model but usually two of the switches make contact when the door is shut whilst the other one break contact when the door is shut.
You would need to disconnect the power from the oven and then open the oven and check that the switches are OK or that the switch actuating lever mechanism is not loose etc.
'''Be safety aware''' ''when working inside a microwave oven as the HV capacitor can store >6000V DC for months even if the power has been disconnected for this length of time. It needs to be discharged correctly before commencing any work inside the oven after the cover has been removed. This'' '''voltage can seriously injure you or worse.''' ''If you don’t know what you’re doing then don’t do it!''
Check that the door interlock switches are functioning correctly.
There are 3 switches [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/58xsllwyzl-001198/whirlpool-wmh73l20as1-microwave-hood-combo-parts|parts#9,14 & 19 Interior and ventilation parts diagram]
These are safety switches that ensure that the microwave won’t start or will stop immediately if the door is opened.
Not quite sure with your model but usually two of the switches make contact when the door is shut whilst the other one break contact when the door is shut.
You would need to disconnect the power from the oven and then open the oven and check that the switches are OK or that the switch actuating lever mechanism is not loose etc.
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'''Be safety aware''' ''when working inside a microwave oven as the HV capacitor can store >6000V DC for months even if the power has been disconnected for this length of time and it needs to be discharged correctly before commencing any work inside the oven after the cover has been removed. This'' '''voltage can seriously injure you or worse.''' ''If you don’t know what you’re doing then don’t do it!''
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'''Be safety aware''' ''when working inside a microwave oven as the HV capacitor can store >6000V DC for months even if the power has been disconnected for this length of time. It needs to be discharged correctly before commencing any work inside the oven after the cover has been removed. This'' '''voltage can seriously injure you or worse.''' ''If you don’t know what you’re doing then don’t do it!''
Check that the door interlock switches are functioning correctly.
There are 3 switches [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/58xsllwyzl-001198/whirlpool-wmh73l20as1-microwave-hood-combo-parts|parts#9,14 & 19 Interior and ventilation parts diagram]
These are safety switches that ensure that the microwave won’t start or will stop immediately if the door is opened.
Not quite sure with your model but usually two of the switches make contact when the door is shut whilst the other one break contact when the door is shut.
You would need to disconnect the power from the oven and then open the oven and check that the switches are OK or that the switch actuating lever mechanism is not loose etc.
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'''Be safety aware''' ''when working inside a microwave oven as the HV capacitor can store >6000V DC for months even if the power has been disconnected for this length of time and needs to be discharged correctly before commencing any work inside the oven after the cover has been removed. This'' '''voltage can seriously injure you or worse.''' ''If you don’t know what you’re doing then don’t do it!''
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'''Be safety aware''' ''when working inside a microwave oven as the HV capacitor can store >6000V DC for months even if the power has been disconnected for this length of time and it needs to be discharged correctly before commencing any work inside the oven after the cover has been removed. This'' '''voltage can seriously injure you or worse.''' ''If you don’t know what you’re doing then don’t do it!''
Hi @yeticalm ,
Check that the door interlock switches are functioning correctly.
There are 3 switches [https://www.searspartsdirect.com/model/58xsllwyzl-001198/whirlpool-wmh73l20as1-microwave-hood-combo-parts|parts#9,14 & 19 Interior and ventilation parts diagram]
These are safety switches that ensure that the microwave won’t start or will stop immediately if the door is opened.
Not quite sure with your model but usually two of the switches make contact when the door is shut whilst the other one break contact when the door is shut.
You would need to disconnect the power from the oven and then open the oven and check that the switches are OK or that the switch actuating lever mechanism is not loose etc.
'''Be safety aware''' ''when working inside a microwave oven as the HV capacitor can store >6000V DC for months even if the power has been disconnected for this length of time and needs to be discharged correctly before commencing any work inside the oven after the cover has been removed. This'' '''voltage can seriously injure you or worse.''' ''If you don’t know what you’re doing then don’t do it!''