Customer Questions and Answers for Interlock Assembly by Whirlpool

The INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool brand over-the-range microwaves. It incorporates safety features that prevent the microwave door from opening unless the internal motor and fan have powered down fully.

Symptoms of a bad interlock assembly can include wear from repeated door openings over time. Damage due to splatter from cooking presents another risk factor.

Causes of a bad interlock assembly involve: 

• The ability to open the door prematurely before internal components stop running
• Failure to sense when the door is properly latched or shut securely
• Inoperative locking mechanisms that do not engage reliably

Replacing it with this genuine Whirlpool part restores crucial safety functions. Dependable controls streamline cooking while minimizing potential hazards. 

This OEM Whirlpool replacement interlock assembly is also compatible with KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, and some Kenmore over-the-range microwave models. Reliable protection secures proper usage cycle after cycle.