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Door won't open - latch info needed
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Model: KCMS1555SSSS Brand: Kitchen Aid Age: Less than 1 year
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lakehouse  
#1 Posted : Monday, February 9, 2009 10:41:08 PM(UTC)
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Help my microwave door won't open.
The microwave will work/is operational when it the door is closed (just cannot get anything out of it - :confused:).

I have seen this diagram and pictures

When the exterior button is pushed, the lower number 3 circuit is open but nothing there is nothing pushing against the latch. What causes the door to physically open when the exterior button is pushed? Is that what part number 2 in the diagram is for?

Thanks!
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lakehouse  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 10, 2009 5:41:50 PM(UTC)
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Bump....

HELP???!!!!???
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Gene  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, February 10, 2009 7:17:34 PM(UTC)
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When you push the button (#2 on the diagram) it pushes the bracket (#7) which raises up the latch board and releases the door latch. You have to remove the outer case to find out what is broken.

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lakehouse  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, February 10, 2009 7:25:49 PM(UTC)
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Button number 2 has spring tension.
Removed cover - part number 2 doesn't cause enough movement in part 7 to open the door....
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Gene  
#5 Posted : Tuesday, February 10, 2009 7:28:18 PM(UTC)
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Possible this button (#2) is broken. I can not tell you because I don't see it.

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lakehouse  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, February 11, 2009 12:37:06 PM(UTC)
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Hmmm - pulled it apart and such and had it on its side. Seemed to work. put it horizontal. Still seems to work. It was number 2 as you suggested and it must have somehow become misaligned or something ... ???
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Gene  
#7 Posted : Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:41:42 PM(UTC)
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I would recommend to replace it. For a such money it's worth it.

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