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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Door Switch Interlock Spring Replacement #423107570871 
Kitchenaid Microwave Door Switch Interlock Spring Replacement #423107570871
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$112.5005:28
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door switch interlock spring on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the spring is if the light in the microwave does not work when the door opens.
All of the information for this microwave door switch interlock spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave door switch interlock spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01
2
KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Switch Interlock Spring Replacement
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED
4
"Step 1: You will need a regular Phillips-head screwdriver, a T-15 Torx Bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave."
5
"Step 2: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your microwave."
6
Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks fro the oven along with the turntable and support.
7
Step 4: Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the mounting flanges to the cabinet.
8
Step 5: Remove the washers as well if still intact.
9
Step 6: Now have an assistant to help you pull the appliance out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Step 7: Be aware that if the conduit cable is not long enough to move the microwave oven you will need to disconnect the power and grounding wires and remove the conduit cable from the junction box.
11
Step 8: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the top acces panel.
12
Step 9: Lift the panel up then slide forward to remove.
13
"Step 10: Now unthread all of the screws securing the left or right side panel, depending on which door switch interlocking spring you're replacing."
14
Step 11: Detach the panel.
15
Step 12: Open the oven door and use a T-15 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting screws securing the door switch holder.
16
"Step 13: If you're replacing the right side door switch interlock spring, slide the switch holder off of the latch release rod."
17
"Step 14: Note the orientation of the switches, then pull the retaining tabs back to release the switches from the holder."
18
Step 15: You can now detach the old interlock spring if still intact.
19
Step 16: Install the new interlocking spring by hooking it on the holder and the actuator pegs.
20
Step 17: With the spring in place realign the switches on the mounting pins and snap them into place.
21
Step 18: Confirm that the latch release rod is attached to the sliding arm lever then slide the switch holder onto the rod.
22
Step 19: Reposition the holder on the frame and secure it with the screws.
23
Step 20: Make sure the door switch wires are secured in the notch then realign the side panel and replace the screws.
24
Step 21: Secure it with the screws.
25
"Step 22: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
26
Step 23: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
27
Step 24: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
28
Step 25: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.
29
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door switch interlock spring on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the spring is if the light in the microwave does not work when the door opens.
All of the information for this microwave door switch interlock spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave door switch interlock spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01
2
KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Switch Interlock Spring Replacement
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED
4
"Step 1: You will need a regular Phillips-head screwdriver, a T-15 Torx Bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave."
5
"Step 2: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your microwave."
6
Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks fro the oven along with the turntable and support.
7
Step 4: Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the mounting flanges to the cabinet.
8
Step 5: Remove the washers as well if still intact.
9
Step 6: Now have an assistant to help you pull the appliance out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Step 7: Be aware that if the conduit cable is not long enough to move the microwave oven you will need to disconnect the power and grounding wires and remove the conduit cable from the junction box.
11
Step 8: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the top acces panel.
12
Step 9: Lift the panel up then slide forward to remove.
13
"Step 10: Now unthread all of the screws securing the left or right side panel, depending on which door switch interlocking spring you're replacing."
14
Step 11: Detach the panel.
15
Step 12: Open the oven door and use a T-15 Torx bit to unthread the two mounting screws securing the door switch holder.
16
"Step 13: If you're replacing the right side door switch interlock spring, slide the switch holder off of the latch release rod."
17
"Step 14: Note the orientation of the switches, then pull the retaining tabs back to release the switches from the holder."
18
Step 15: You can now detach the old interlock spring if still intact.
19
Step 16: Install the new interlocking spring by hooking it on the holder and the actuator pegs.
20
Step 17: With the spring in place realign the switches on the mounting pins and snap them into place.
21
Step 18: Confirm that the latch release rod is attached to the sliding arm lever then slide the switch holder onto the rod.
22
Step 19: Reposition the holder on the frame and secure it with the screws.
23
Step 20: Make sure the door switch wires are secured in the notch then realign the side panel and replace the screws.
24
Step 21: Secure it with the screws.
25
"Step 22: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
26
Step 23: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
27
Step 24: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
28
Step 25: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.
29
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
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