Please open the facebook - Microwave Ovens

I would check local Facebook buy & sell groups for local folks who do cell phone repair. Or take it to a few large flea markets in your area. There are lots of folks who sell cell phone accessories and work on them.

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- William E. Miller, AS-EET
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http://www.microwavecontrol.com
Microwave Oven Control Panel Repair Nationwide
"Recycling by repairing since 1982"

Dawn, Please do not post personal information on this web site. First off, it is very dangerous to do so. Second, it is a violation of the terms of use. Please ask the web master to delete your post. Do this by clicking on the Contact Us link on the home page.

As far as your microwave is concerned, do you have a problem with the operation of the device? If so, please post your problem/question. Someone will get you an answer.

If it is operating instructions ... well ... they are simple machines. NEVER PUT METAL INSIDE. Use microwave safe dishes. Never heat liquids for more than 2 minutes. Put what ever you want inside and select the time you want it to cook. Most microwavable foods come with microwave instructions on the package. If yours has a turn table, you will not have to turn the food. If yours does not have a turn table, use 1/2 the time indicated then turn the food and start anew on the timer with the other 1/2 the recommended time. Never open the door while the microwave is actually cooking. Use the stop button, then check the food. Always presume that the cooked contents are HOT.

BTW, based on your post, I have actually seen your neighborhood on Google Earth. Do you live in the big building on the South side of Reeves Road or just in front of it? I think you are between the big building and Birch Run Drive. Are you the Dawn that works at WFMJ? I might have found your Facebook page, although there a lot of Dawns that meet the criteria I put in ... I say this not to worry you, I will not pursue this any further ... just to make the point that you must get this post deleted as soon as you can.

Thank you for your question ... I hope I have helped you with your microwave question.

Point of interest, I grew up about 40 miles from you.

To allow us to help you effectively (at no charge), please post a NEW problem to FixYa, and please include your brand name and the full model number from the tag in or on the unit, your symptoms, "door will not open".

Please check your door safey interlock micro switches.

If you need help with this, please let me know.

What frequently happens is because you probably open the door while the oven is running, (like most of us do) the little micro switches get burned and eventually cannot tell the oven that the door IS, indeed, closed. When the door is "open" (forget that you know the door is closed - the MACHINE needs to know it too) the oven will not turn on the heat.

If you need more info, let me know please.

Try this link.

What usually breaks is the door open lever.

The outer cover will need to be removed to diagnose and repair this. Please unplug the oven first.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

Once it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should open.

You can probably find exploded views and order parts by entering your model number here at the Sears parts site. The best place to order Sharp parts is Tritronics.

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This is usually due to grease buildup, or a worn or broken door open button or door open lever.

Since it's less than one year old, it should be fully covered under warranty. I'd suggest contacting the manufacturer to get it fixed free.

If you are a Dacor owner with product covered by a Dacor Warranty, please contact your local Dacor Authorized Service Provider, or contact Dacor at (800) 793-0093. Or, click here to Contact them online.

If you are a Dacor EASE contract owner, please contact Dacor EASE Claims by phone, anytime, at 1-877-676-EASE (3273).
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Please reply back with your brand and model number so we can help you better.

In the meantime:

What usually breaks is the door open lever.

On a counter top model, the outer cover will need to be removed to diagnose and repair this. On an over-the-range model, only the control panel needs to be removed.

Please unplug the oven first.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

Once it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should open.

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

What usually breaks is the door open lever, but the prongs on the door open button may also be worn.

On a counter top model, the outer cover will need to be removed to diagnose and repair this. On an over-the-range model, only the control panel usually needs to be removed.

Please unplug the oven first.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

Once it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should open.

You can find Panasonic (US) parts here. If you're not in the US, please reply back.

We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

Please reply back with your brand and model number so we can help you better.

What usually breaks is the door open lever.

On a counter top model, the outer cover will need to be removed to diagnose and repair this. On an over-the-range model, only the control panel needs to be removed.

Please unplug the oven first.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

Once it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should open.

We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.