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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Interlock Spring Replacement #W10156812 
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo Interlock Spring Replacement #W10156812
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$13.54Estimated Savings
$112.5003:08
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the interlock spring on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door switch is not working properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Interlock Spring Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit, flat-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, magnetized screwdriver recommended
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Next, unthread the screw securing the control board cover to the frame.
9
Lift the cover up to detach.
10
Disconnect the thermistor wire connecter to move the cover out of the way.
11
Depending on which spring you?re replacing, use a T-10 Torx bit to unthread the screw securing the upper or lower switch holder.
12
Insert a flat-head screwdriver to fully release the latch to detach the holder.
13
You can now use needle-nose pliers to remove the old interlock spring.
14
Install the new interlock spring by positioning it in the holder.
15
Realign the holder assembly on the frame, then thread the screw to secure.
16
Flip the cam plate forward.
17
Reconnect the thermistor wire connecter to the control board.
18
Insert the control board cover tabs into the slots in the frame and thread the screw to secure.
19
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
20
Rethread the three screws.
21
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
22
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the interlock spring on a Whirlpool microwave oven/hood combo (Model #WMH73521CS6). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door switch is not working properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Hood Combo - WMH73521CS6
2
Microwave Oven Interlock Spring Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit, flat-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, magnetized screwdriver recommended
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the top grille.
7
Pull the grille down from the top to detach.
8
Next, unthread the screw securing the control board cover to the frame.
9
Lift the cover up to detach.
10
Disconnect the thermistor wire connecter to move the cover out of the way.
11
Depending on which spring you?re replacing, use a T-10 Torx bit to unthread the screw securing the upper or lower switch holder.
12
Insert a flat-head screwdriver to fully release the latch to detach the holder.
13
You can now use needle-nose pliers to remove the old interlock spring.
14
Install the new interlock spring by positioning it in the holder.
15
Realign the holder assembly on the frame, then thread the screw to secure.
16
Flip the cam plate forward.
17
Reconnect the thermistor wire connecter to the control board.
18
Insert the control board cover tabs into the slots in the frame and thread the screw to secure.
19
Now align the grille tabs with the slots in the frame and snap the grille into position.
20
Rethread the three screws.
21
Having a magnetized screwdriver will make it easier to rethread the screw on the right.
22
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Spring
$13.54
Total$0.00
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