Skip to main content

Repair and disassembly guides for GE Microwave ovens.

349 Questions View all

door won't open when button pressed

I have a GE microwave/oven wall unit and the door doesn't open until 5-10 seconds after cooking or after pressing open button. There is no outside handle. I don't want to replace due to cost and installation in wall.

Answer this question I have this problem too

Is this a good question?

Score 0
Add a comment

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Cause 1

Open Lever

Inspect the open lever for damage. If the open lever is broken or damaged, replace it.

Parts

Cause 2

Door Spring

Inspect the door spring for damage. If the door spring is broken, replace it.

Parts

Cause 3

Door Latch

Inspect the door latch for damage. If the door latch is broken, replace it.

Was this answer helpful?

Score 2

2 Comments:

Our door does not open at all - so how would you be able to check for anything on the inside?

by

Ours is newly purchased and has this issue from the beginning. I have to push the button 2 or 3 times to open it when no food inside. After cooking, it is easy to open.

by

Add a comment

Check the latch that is inside as it might be dirty. This would cause it to open more slowly than expected. You might have a broken spring where the latch holds the door making it not move enough to release the door.

Was this answer helpful?

Score 1
Add a comment

Add your answer

Okcphinfan will be eternally grateful.
View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 1

Past 7 Days: 4

Past 30 Days: 13

All Time: 3,257