Door won't open - latch info needed

Microwave Repair
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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!

2

Bump…

HELP???

3

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.

Gene.

4

Button number 2 has spring tension.
Removed cover - part number 2 doesn’t cause enough movement in part 7 to open the door…

5

Possible this button (#2) is broken. I can not tell you because I don’t see it.

Gene.

6

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 … ???

7

I would recommend to replace it. For a such money it’s worth it.

Gene.