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Kenmore Microwave door not opening/closing properly
If your Kenmore microwave door won't open or close properly, start with the open lever, the most likely cause. A damaged open lever can prevent the door release from working. Next, inspect the door spring, door latch, and door hook for cracks, breakage, or misalignment. The plastic door hook engages the latch to hold the door closed, and if it breaks, the door may stay stuck or fail to latch securely. If these parts look intact, check the button spring inside the door open button, followed by the button itself, which can develop a broken internal component. Replace any damaged open lever, door spring, door latch, door hook, button spring, or door button with the correct Kenmore part. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific microwave. Most door repairs do not require removing the outer cabinet, but any repair that does requires caution because the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge even after the microwave is unplugged. The capacitor must be properly discharged before interior work begins, and a qualified technician should handle the repair if you are not familiar with safe capacitor discharge procedures.
01 - Kenmore Microwave Open Lever
Inspect the open lever for damage. If the open lever is broken or damaged, replace it.
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02 - Kenmore Microwave Door Spring
Inspect the door spring for damage. If the door spring is broken, replace it.
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03 - Kenmore Microwave Door Latch
Inspect the door latch for damage. If the door latch is broken, replace it.
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04 - Kenmore Microwave Door Hook
The door hook engages with the door latch to keep the door closed during operation. Since the door hook is made of plastic, it can break due to regular wear. If the door hook is broken, it won’t release the door properly, preventing the door from opening. If the door hook is broken, replace it.
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