Ge WB24X25397 Switch Monitor Interlock OEM Part

Removed and replaced 3 door switches and mounting bar that holds switches plastic gets brittle with age and each switch comes out slightly different from each other, the chances of breaking a mounting pin is very easy. care should be taken when snapping mounting bar back into place to insure top latch and bottom latch locate properly insure bar is proper aligned when tightening screws their is free play in mounting bracket that could affect door properly engaging switches. NOTE that their are sharp edges inside the case care should be taken when removing and installing parts through the small opening.

I ordered all three door switches, not knowing which one or one's were bad, but I didn't want to take it apart and have to replace more than one or order the wrong one. After removing the top vent panel (two screws) and having the door open, it exposes a screw on the top of the control panel which hold the control panel in place. After removing this screw, the control panel lifts off the frame. I found it is best to remove the control panel & plugs on the backside to access the switches. Also on the left side by the switches are two screws which hold the frame for the switches. I removed them to remove the frame holding the switches. A You-tube video said to twist the switches to remove them from the frame, DO NOT DO THIS! You will crack the frame because the back portion of two of the switches are held in place with plastic pins which are part of the frame and you will break them off. I very carefully unlocked them from the frame and lifted them out of the frame. The new switches snapped into the frame easily. Replaced the screws to remount the switch frame, connected all the plugs on the switches and control panel. Put the control panel back in place and the top vent. Re-plugged the microwave into the electrical outlet and closed the door. Worked perfectly. After checking the switches, I found that the bottom switch was bad. Now I have two replacement switches. Saved a costly service call. Took about 45 minutes, Received the replacement parts in 2 days.

If you search for this issue online, you’ll see this is caused by a faulty door switch - the primary interlock micro switch (with the red button). This switch is at the lowest position in the bracket that holds the switches. The hardest part for me was pulling the cover off. Two screws on one side of the black cover, one on the other side and several screws in back. The cover slides back. The switches are clearly visible on the right hand side. The white door paddle presses on the switch button to actuate it. That paddle makes it a little difficult to extract the switch from its clips, but it will come out. The switch pops out sideways, not straight back like you might expect. The switch was replaced with ease, and voilá, problem solved. The oven works as it should.

Reviewed some others tips on the issue, reviewed the diagrams, ordered the parts and installed them. Works like a charm.

Replaced micro switch where door lock touches to make contact. Solved problem. Watched YouTube video first.