Ge Microwave Door Switch Test

Microwave door switches are normally mounted to a bracket near the door latch.

Ge microwave door switch test. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the upper and lower door switches on a ge microwave. Ge hotpoint rca kenmore tools used. The diagram below is typical these microswitches arent the most robust switches ever made and can be down right squirrely. Before you begin to test a door interlock switch first make sure your microwave oven is unplugged and that your capacitor is discharged.

Most are black in color and all have metal prongs called terminals extending out from the body of the switch. A door switch is a simple on off mechanism that prohibits the microwave from operating when the door is open. The switch monitors the door latch position and communicates whether the door is open or closed to the electrical control board. The most common reason for replacing.

When a switch looks flakey like tha. Microwave door switch szm v16 fd 62 microwave oven switch for lg ge normally for lg ge starion ge microwave wb24x0800 2 pack 4 2 out of 5 stars 14 4 99 4. All of the information for this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands. Microwave door switches are only an inch long.

Replaced all 3 door switches and thermo fuse. If the switches test positive this further confirms that magnetron has failed and will need to be replaced. Testing a door switch. Ge microwave combo oven unit stopped heating light not turning on and turntable not spinning.

The most common reason for replacing the door switch is when the microwave display is working but the microwave won t start. These three switches serve mainly to keep the microwave from operating with the door open. The secondary door switch is a simple on off mechanism that stops the microwave from operating when the door is open normally opened. Microwave door switches are only an inch long.

When i plug the power back in the fan comes on and stays on whether the door is open or not. Multi screwdriver phillips head bit t15 torx bit. Most microwave ovens have three safety microswitches in the door latch assembly.