Sarah for model number mw9325sl prefijo b.
Repair microwave over door lock.
If the door hook is broken it won t release the door properly preventing the door from opening.
Opened microwave door wanted to reheat another item closed the door springed shut pushed the start button timer counts down but microwave would not start.
It then contacts the door latch assembly and releases the door hooks to allow you to open the door.
I would not risk trying to adjust repair or bypass the switch.
If throw it away the world will have one more trash and i will have to spend some more money to bring back a new one.
For safety disconnect your appliance from the power source before beginning.
My microwave oven stopped working.
It will be found behind the inner door panel.
Since the door hook is made of plastic it can break due to regular wear.
If the door on your microwave oven won t open you may have a problem with the door latch lever.
If you misadjust the switch the unit may start with the door not completely sealed.
The following steps are what i di.
The reason for the interlock is to prevent operation of the microwave and the resulting generation of microwave radiation while the door is open.
How to inspect a microwave door latch assembly.
Based on the information you provided it sounds like the door switch has failed.
How to repair a microwave oven.
Locate and remove the door latch assembly.
I decided to open the microwave oven to see if i can save it.
If the door hook is broken replace it.
If the door on your microwave oven doesn t appear to close properly you may have a problem with the door latch assembly.
The door hook engages with the door latch to keep the door closed during operation.