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Yes, a bad door interlock switch would cause this; either the top switch or the bottom switch. (The middle switch is called the Monitor switch. If it were bad, you microwave would blow fuses as soon as you press Start.)
Chances are that is just a defective top or bottom door switch or its mount. See our help file on door switches here. Also, that model number does not show up as a valid US Kenmore model. Please check the tag in the cooking cavity or elsewhere n the oven and let us know if you need further help.
Remove the grill on top and there will be a screw for the control panel. Once the control panel is tipped down you can see the door switches . Adjustment is a combination of the switch bracket and door hinge adjustment, You should have access to a Rf leak detector to inspect the door anytime the hinges or latches are serviced. Eric
Some have found that the door latch and door switch causes this problem. Try holding door closed tighter and see if it goes away. If so, probably adjust the door switch.
one of the 2 door switches is bad.they can be accessed by removing the control panel.switch is mounted on door latch assly.switch is about $ 10.00 and easy to replace.
if unit runs with door open then one of the door switch is stuck closed.there are 2 door switches and they could be assesed by removing the control panel.disconnect wires from top and bottom switches and chkf for continuity.they should be normaly open when the door is open and closed when door is closed.one of them will closed even when door is open.replace that bad one.
In order to have the correct operation of the door latch mechanism and latch switches.
Ensure correct adjustment of the Door and the Latch switches.
Wipe off any dirt or grease around the door key where it touches the latch switched and door hooks with a soft cloth. Maintaining the smooth movement of the latch mechanism and switches etc�
After replacement of the latch mechanism and/or Latch switches. Make sure to confirm a smooth operation of these parts are in order.
The two possible causes are a faulty door switch and a bad magnatron. You can pull the top cover off of the unit and check all of the door switches (there are 2-6 of them all on a common rail, me normally closed)). If the door switches all check out, replace the magnatron, diodes, and capacitor
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