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Customer Questions and Answers for Microwave Door Torsion Spring by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18028215
Manufacturer Part Number: WP4451008

The Microwave Door Torsion Spring is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool microwaves. This torsion spring is responsible for providing counterbalance assistance when opening and closing the microwave door. For black, white, and biscuit models. Right hand side. No color tip.

Causes of a bad torsion spring typically include normal wear and tear over extended use. After thousands of door openings and closings, the metal spring can fatigue and lose its proper tension. Physical damage from accidental impact is also possible.

Symptoms of a defective torsion spring include:

  • The door no longer stays open at various angles and slowly closes on its own
  • Increased difficulty opening or closing the door
  • Uncontrolled or rapidly closing door that could potentially pinch fingers

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air, and some Kenmore models.

NOTE: FOR KEMC308KSS** STAINLESS MODELS, USE PART # WP4452396 FOR RIGHT SIDE AND PART # WP4452395 FOR LEFT SIDE. 

 

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For Whirlpool Microwave Door Torsion Spring (Part Number: OEM18028215)

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Jitu, A few years ago, the manufacturer recommended that all microwave door torsion sprigs be replaced with the stainless steel door panel springs. The parts needed are WP4452395 left side spring, and WP4452396 left side spring. Your oven being a stainless steel model the listed springs should solve your issue.

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BassAtl, It appears that the same torsion spring is used for both sides of the unit.

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Hello Ricky, Since your unit is stainless, you will need to order one WP4452395 for the right hand spring and WP4452398 for the left hand spring. The difference in the springs are determined by the weight of the door assembly.

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Charles J. for Model Number KEMC378KSS02

I need to replace the door torsion springs for the upper microwave oven of this combination. What is the correct part number for the LH and RH springs? I found P/N 4451008 (AP3046481) but it is listed as a LH spring, and I would like to replace both springs once I get the oven pulled out from the wall to drop the door. I also need to replace the light in this oven. I ordered the bulb, but it is not clear how to change it out, since it does not seem accessible from inside the oven cavity.

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Charles, the right hand is part number WP4452396 and the left hand is part number AP3137553]. The microwave oven bulb is part number WPW10440740. Here is the installation instructions. Hope they help. Thanks! 1. Disconnect the electrical power to the microwave/oven combination. 2. Remove the microwave oven from the oven cabinet) a) Unclip the wire retainer and remove it. b) Remove the lamp from the holder and remove the wires from the harness." Quite often, you don't have to remove the microwave. You can usually access and change the cavity light by removing the control panel. " 1. Disconnect the electrical power to the microwave/oven combination. 2. Open the lower oven door. 3. Remove the bottom screw from each of the two side trim pieces . 4. To remove the side trim, pull the bottom out approximately 2?, and slide the top down to free it from the control panel. 5. Remove the screws from the oven control 6. To remove the oven control panel, pull it out at the bottom, and lift and unhook it from the oven cabinet support at the top. 7. Pull the ground clip on the end of the green wire from the edge of the metal panel, and disconnect the wire connectors from the board. Set the panel face down on a padded surface to protect the finish.

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