Hi bobfol197 ,
Thank you for your question at Fixya,
The solution to your problem is as follows :-
What you need to do , is clean the button from the inside or where it connects to the circuit , a liquid like kerosene or petrol should help cleaning the carbon which is probably avoiding contact with the circuit,
The next thing you can do , is to replace the button itself as it's known to get damaged in this particular device.
If you don't find the button in the market , you can get the direct connection done or an altered button or repaired button put in via a local mechanic if you want to save money.
Hope that helps ...:) In case you have any queries, feel free to contact me.
1.Turn off the supply of electricity to the microwave by unplugging it or shutting off the circuit breaker.
2.Open the door on the microwave.
3.Pry off the inside door panel using a standard screwdriver. Gently pry around the edges of the door panel with the screwdriver until the entire panel is loose. Work the panel off of the door, but be careful not to crack or break it.
4.Unscrew the two to three screws that secure the latching mechanism to the door frame using a Phillips screwdriver. Notice the position of the latch so you can place the new latch in the same position. Remove the old latch once the screws have been removed.
5.Set the new latch in place where the old one was removed and secure it with its screws. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not overdrive the screws.
6.Snap the inner door panel back in place and turn on the electricity to the unit.
Hello there, the mechanism for opening microwaves is such that when the button is depressed it raises the hooks which hold the door back. In some microwaves the hooks also have another part which pushes the door out while some units have door hinges which have spring mechanisms which pushes out the door. Depending on what is obtainable on your unit the problem might differ. What you want to do is this, when the door is open press the button and see if the hooks which are supposed to hold the door in place move as expected but considering that the door opens when you pull the problem is more likely from the spring mechanism which is supposed to push the door out.
Try cleaning the hinges and the space in between the door and the control panel. Try this and let me know as any other process might require a replacement part.
Hope this solution has been helpful?
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Sharp Carousel r-530es microwave.Problem: When I push on the door button, door does not open...unless I pull on it (I removed the trim piece). New info: when I push on the button when the door is open, i see a white tab "pop" up then drop back down in the slot that accepts the door's "hook" I continued to push a few times with the door open and eventually the white tab stayed risen(up). I closed the door, pressed the button and it worked 3 times. I tried it again and now it won't open. So I manually opened the door again and when I push the door button, the white tab is rising but falling down again. Obviously I need a certain mechanism part and more importantly,the instructions on how to access and replace that part.
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I'm a little confused. You're saying to replace the door mechanism? It seems to me that the problem is with the button release mechanism located on the side of the control panel.(see my explanation) When I press it, it doesn't seem to release the latch(hooks?) which is attached to the door. Please let me know. thanks
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