Customer Questions and Answers for Door Latch by Ge

This is a door latch used in microwave ovens. The door latch is tasked with preventing the appliance from operating if the door is open. The door latch connects with the microwave door and can turn on the door switch whenever the door is in the closed position. If the latch is damaged or broken, the door may be difficult or impossible to open or close. If the latch is not catching, the microwave will not recognize the door as closed and it will not work, so a damaged latch should be replaced to continue using the appliance.The process of replacing the microwave door latch is fairly simple and doesn't take a lot of time. First, make sure that the microwave oven is unplugged. The latch is a plastic part with a spring attached to it to ensure the hooks are engaged to provide downward tension. Remove the inner door panel to reach the door latch. Take it out of the plastic hooks and gently replace it with a new component.This door latch is made to be compatible with microwave ovens manufactured by GE. It is an authentic OEM replacement component that is directly sourced from the manufacturer. This component is sold as an individual unit.