The Door Interlock Switch is an OEM part for GE microwaves. It ensures the safety of the microwave by preventing the appliance from operating while the door is open. This switch is part of a microwave's safety mechanism, which includes multiple interlock systems designed to stop the generation of microwaves immediately once the door is opened, thereby protecting users from exposure to microwave radiation.
Signs that it's time to replace your door interlock switch include the microwave not starting or stopping unexpectedly, the microwave continuing to operate with the door open, or a failure to heat food even though the appliance seems to be running.
Symptoms of a bad Door Interlock Switch include:
- Microwave does not start
- Microwave stops unexpectedly
- The microwave operates with the door open
- Microwave turns on but does not heat food
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
When a power up of any kind was selected timer or clock ran down but turntable or cook mode never started when door was moved a little it would start to work then stop research suggested door switch James D. • Smyrna , TN • December 28, 2014
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...
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