When i took the cake out after the timer went off the microwave fan kept running with the door open.
My ge microwave turns on when i open the door.
This seems to be the common component that fails on most models.
Microwave oven runs with door open and it s an easy fix.
It stops if i.
The failure mode is the switch s spring steel retainer keeping it no nc loses it s elasticity for those who are curious.
If the door continues to run even when you open the door then it is likely a door interlock switch fault.
They are designed to interrupt the power when the door is open.
The unit heats and the turntable turns when i use it.
The microwave runs with the door open.
Microwave was used for 12 minutes to bake a cake.
The door switches often referred to as interlock switches provide power to the various components of the microwave.
For my ge xl1800 it was the omron v 15 2c26 k which i picked up from mouser for 2 50.
When your microwave door latches the latch connects to a switch which when it activates allows the microwave to receive power.
The components that could stay on when the door is open but the door switch isn t working are the fan motor stirrer motor and interior light.
It stops when door is answered by a verified appliance technician.
In certain situations when an interlock switch fails the interior light fan motor or stirrer motor may continue to operate after the microwave oven door is opened.
If this switch has gone faulty it can cause the microwave not to run.
My ge microwave oven turns on when i open the door.
Ge microwave oven.
Easy fix ge others in this video i replaced one of the faulty door switches which was causing the mi.
Maybe just the light fan and turntable.
Microwave starts when door open faulty door switch.
All buttons on the panel still work.