Door Switch - 3 Terminal

Hi Bob, Thank you for your question. If you are getting a message that is telling you to constantly open and close the door, then you will need to check all off the door switches to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to test each one with a ohmmeter. Use your ohmmeter to test your switch for continuity. Begin by setting your ohmmeter to measure resistance at a scale of Rx1. If you are using an analog meter, touch the metal tips of the test leads together and zero your ohmmeter by adjusting the thumbwheel in the front of the meter until the needle reads '0' on the scale. Touch one meter lead to the COM terminal and the other lead to the N.O. terminal. Do not push in on the actuator. Your meter should give a reading of infinity, meaning the circuit is open, and there is no continuity. Without moving the meter's leads, press down on the actuator until you hear a 'click'. With the 'click' of the actuator, the meter should produce a resistance reading of zero ohms. This means the circuit is closed and continuity is present. The presence of a distinct 'clicking' noise is evidence that your switch is working as it should. Be that as it may, switches with only two terminals do not 'click' when actuated. Keep the meter lead that is touching the COM terminal in place, but move the other meter lead from the N.O. terminal to the N.C. terminal. You should receive a reading of infinity when you push in on the switch's actuator. When the actuator is released, you should receive a resistance reading of zero ohms. Now, set your ohmmeter to its highest resistance scale and touch one meter lead to the N.O. terminal and the other meter lead to the N.C. terminal. The resistance reading between these two leads should be infinite. Finally, take a resistance reading from both the N.C. terminal and the N.O. terminal to any metal mounting hardware that is a part of the switch assembly. You should receive a normal reading of infinity. Any readings that differ from the ones presented here are indicative of a defective door switch that will need to be replaced. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello Johnny, thank you for your question. It sounds like the door switches are failing in your unit. There are three door switches that work together to allow the unit to work. They send a signal to the board that the door is closed and the unit can be turned on safely. They are located just inside the unit where the door closes. Usually you have to remove the top grille vent, and the top screws that hold the control panel face on. When the control panel is removed the black door switches will be visible in a plastic holder. The part numbers for the switches are Door Switch Part Number: PS2361111, Door Switch PartSelect Number: PS2361113 and Door Switch - 3 Terminal PartSelect Number: PS10057151. I hope this helps!

Hi Andrew, thank you for your question. Yes, that would be my first suggestion. Check all of the door switches for your door and make sure they are working correctly. You can do that test with a multi meter. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

Hi Howard, Thank you for your question. If your turntable is still running when the door is open, the issue is with the door switches and they will need to be replaced. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi Stephen, Thank you for the question. I suggest checking to make sure the door is level. Also check the door hooks to make sure they are not loose. If the hooks do not go into the interlock that holds the switches, it will not engage the switches properly and cause the issues you are having. Hope this helps!

Hello Harold, Thank you for the question. Yes, I agree it should like one or more of the switches are defective or loose. I suggest testing them with a multi meter for continuity and to ensure they are secure in the bracket. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!

Hello Craig, thank you for writing. This sounds like you are describing the Door Latch, part number PS11722531 for your model microwave. There are two of them on the unit, and they are sold individually. Good luck with your repair!

Hi John, Thank you for your question. The F6 error code is letting you know that you have a relay failure. The relay is part of the electronic control board and you may have to replace it. You can try to unplug the microwave for a few minutes and then try it again. If the error repeats then the control will have to be replaced. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

Hi Steve, Thank you for your question. You would remove the vent grill that is above your door and that should reveal the screw up there so that you can unscrew it. To remove your grille above your door you would have to remove the two screws at the top. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

Hello Merle, thank you for your question. If the door will not stay latched shut, check the latches on the door itself to see if you can bend them open a bit. If not, the door would have to be replaced. I hope this helps.