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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Microwave Replace Door Switch,Upper Right #W10269458
Whirlpool Microwave Replace Door Switch,Upper Right #W10269458
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$34.74Estimated Savings
$112.5004:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper right door switch on Whirlpool microwaves. The most common reasons for replacing the switch are when the microwave doesn’t heat or runs for a few seconds and then stops.
All of the information in this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Estate, Jenn Air, Ikea
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Estate, Jenn Air, Ikea
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the upper right door switch in your microwave oven first unplug the power cord.
2
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the grill.
3
Pull the grill forward from the top to remove.
4
Open the oven door and remove the mounting screw securing the control panel.
5
Lift the control panel up to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the control board then depress the locking tabs, if necessary, to disconnect the wires.
7
Free the hinge tab from the front panel and remove the screw and washer securing the grounding wire so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Next, remove the screws securing the plastic control panel backing.
9
Detach the control board wires from the channel, release the sensor wire and set the backing aside.
10
For better access to the door switch, use a t-10 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screw securing the interlock support.
11
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the cam-plate then lift the support up to detach it from the front panel.
12
Carefully detach the old switch from the support.
13
Depress the locking tabs to release the wires from the old switch.
14
Install the new door switch by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
15
Snap the new switch into place on the support.
16
Now reposition the interlock support on the front panel and snap it into place.
17
Thread the screw to secure.
18
Reattach the sensor wire to the control panel backing then align the wire and the control board wires in the respective channels.
19
Reposition the backing and replace the screws to secure.
20
Reinstall the control panel by first securing the grounding wire with the screw and washer.
21
Insert the hinge tab into the front panel and reconnect the remaining wires to the appropriate terminals on the board.
22
Insert the control panel tabs into the front panel slots and push the panel down.
23
Replace the mounting screw to secure.
24
Realign the grill and snap it into place then rethread the screws to secure.
25
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper right door switch on Whirlpool microwaves. The most common reasons for replacing the switch are when the microwave doesn’t heat or runs for a few seconds and then stops.
All of the information in this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Estate, Jenn Air, Ikea
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Estate, Jenn Air, Ikea
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the upper right door switch in your microwave oven first unplug the power cord.
2
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the grill.
3
Pull the grill forward from the top to remove.
4
Open the oven door and remove the mounting screw securing the control panel.
5
Lift the control panel up to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the control board then depress the locking tabs, if necessary, to disconnect the wires.
7
Free the hinge tab from the front panel and remove the screw and washer securing the grounding wire so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
8
Next, remove the screws securing the plastic control panel backing.
9
Detach the control board wires from the channel, release the sensor wire and set the backing aside.
10
For better access to the door switch, use a t-10 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screw securing the interlock support.
11
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the cam-plate then lift the support up to detach it from the front panel.
12
Carefully detach the old switch from the support.
13
Depress the locking tabs to release the wires from the old switch.
14
Install the new door switch by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
15
Snap the new switch into place on the support.
16
Now reposition the interlock support on the front panel and snap it into place.
17
Thread the screw to secure.
18
Reattach the sensor wire to the control panel backing then align the wire and the control board wires in the respective channels.
19
Reposition the backing and replace the screws to secure.
20
Reinstall the control panel by first securing the grounding wire with the screw and washer.
21
Insert the hinge tab into the front panel and reconnect the remaining wires to the appropriate terminals on the board.
22
Insert the control panel tabs into the front panel slots and push the panel down.
23
Replace the mounting screw to secure.
24
Realign the grill and snap it into place then rethread the screws to secure.
25
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Switch
$34.74
Total$0.00
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