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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Microwave Oven Door Interlock Switch Replacement 5304515182 
Frigidaire Microwave Oven Door Interlock Switch Replacement 5304515182
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$16.76Estimated Savings
$112.5006:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door interlock switch on a Frigidaire microwave oven (Model FPMO227NUFA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the microwave will not run even when the door is closed.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Step By Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Microwave Oven - FPMO227NUFA
2
Frigidaire Microwave Oven Door Interlock Switch Replacement
3
Tools needed: T-15 tamper-proof Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers with an insulated handle
4
Shock
5
Because of the high voltage and high current used by microwave ovens, be aware that repairing this appliance poses a substantial risk for injury or death if precautions are not taken.
6
You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
7
Since high voltage capacitors used in microwaves may retain a charge even after the microwave has been unplugged, we recommend that only experienced professionals access and replace internal components.
8
Unthread the six rear screws securing the cover using the T-15 tamper-proof Torx bit.
9
Unthread the screw on the right side of the cover as well.
10
Heavy
11
Pull the rear sides of the cover out then lift the cover up and pull back to fully remove.
12
Shock
13
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury.
14
You can do this by placing needle-nose pliers with an insulated handle across each set of terminals.
15
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screw securing the control panel.
16
Open the door and lift the control panel up to detach.
17
For better access to the interlock switch, note the orientation of the wires connected to the control board, then disconnect the wire connecters.
18
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the door latch bracket to the frame.
19
Push the latch bracket assembly down to detach.
20
Note the orientation of the three door switches, then release the retaining tabs to detach the switches from the bracket.
21
Note the orientation of the wires on the door interlock switch, then (use the small flat-head screwdriver to help) detach the wires from the terminals.
22
To install the new door interlock switch, connect the wires to the appropriate terminals.
23
Align and snap all three door switches into the bracket.
24
With the switches secured, insert the bracket tabs into the slots in the frame and lift the bracket up to snap it into place.
25
Rethread the two mounting screws to secure.
26
Reinstall the control panel by connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the control board.
27
Making sure the door release lever is positioned under the latch lever, insert the lower tabs of the control panel into the slots in the frame, then thread the screw to secure the panel.
28
Reinstall the microwave oven cover by first aligning the top edge then the sides.
29
Thread and tighten the seven screws to secure.
30
Plug the power cord back in and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door interlock switch on a Frigidaire microwave oven (Model FPMO227NUFA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the microwave will not run even when the door is closed.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Frigidaire Microwave Oven - FPMO227NUFA
2
Frigidaire Microwave Oven Door Interlock Switch Replacement
3
Tools needed: T-15 tamper-proof Torx bit, Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, needle-nose pliers with an insulated handle
4
Shock
5
Because of the high voltage and high current used by microwave ovens, be aware that repairing this appliance poses a substantial risk for injury or death if precautions are not taken.
6
You should always unplug the microwave before you attempt any disassembly.
7
Since high voltage capacitors used in microwaves may retain a charge even after the microwave has been unplugged, we recommend that only experienced professionals access and replace internal components.
8
Unthread the six rear screws securing the cover using the T-15 tamper-proof Torx bit.
9
Unthread the screw on the right side of the cover as well.
10
Heavy
11
Pull the rear sides of the cover out then lift the cover up and pull back to fully remove.
12
Shock
13
You should release the potentially stored electrical charge in the capacitor to avoid injury.
14
You can do this by placing needle-nose pliers with an insulated handle across each set of terminals.
15
Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screw securing the control panel.
16
Open the door and lift the control panel up to detach.
17
For better access to the interlock switch, note the orientation of the wires connected to the control board, then disconnect the wire connecters.
18
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the door latch bracket to the frame.
19
Push the latch bracket assembly down to detach.
20
Note the orientation of the three door switches, then release the retaining tabs to detach the switches from the bracket.
21
Note the orientation of the wires on the door interlock switch, then (use the small flat-head screwdriver to help) detach the wires from the terminals.
22
To install the new door interlock switch, connect the wires to the appropriate terminals.
23
Align and snap all three door switches into the bracket.
24
With the switches secured, insert the bracket tabs into the slots in the frame and lift the bracket up to snap it into place.
25
Rethread the two mounting screws to secure.
26
Reinstall the control panel by connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the control board.
27
Making sure the door release lever is positioned under the latch lever, insert the lower tabs of the control panel into the slots in the frame, then thread the screw to secure the panel.
28
Reinstall the microwave oven cover by first aligning the top edge then the sides.
29
Thread and tighten the seven screws to secure.
30
Plug the power cord back in and the microwave oven should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Switch
$16.76
Total$0.00
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