Frigidaire Microwave Latches

Your Price

$16.47

Door Latch

★★★★★

(14)

PartSelect Number PS2582995

Manufacturer Part Number 5304477389

This door latch keeps the microwave door closed during operation. The latch is approximately 7 inches long and has 2 hooks to ensure that the door closes properly. The hooks also contact the door switches to provide power to the controls. The microwave will not start unless the door is properly closed, so if you notice that the microwave door is not staying closed, check to ensure that the latch is in working order and is not damaged. The latch assembly is made of plastic and has a spring attached to provide downward tension to keep the hooks engaged. If either of the hooks is broken or does not have any spring tension, you may need to replace the door latch. Before beginning this repair, make sure to unplug the unit and remove the inner door panel to access the door latch.

Fixes these symptoms

Doesn’t shut off
Door not closing properly
Won’t turn on
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Installation Instructions

Patricia from CLEARWATER, FL

MW wouldn't stop running- not heating, just running

Went through some anxious hours when I found that the MW would not turn off. The only way was to leave the door open. Not a solution. Tried a appliance repair that I knew, they didn't work on MWs. Spoke to the manufacturer, for $99 would come out and then tell me the real cost to fix. After more searching, even to maybe getting a new MW, (which necessitates getting a new bracket for the over the stove MW. They evidently are not standard, but proprietary to brands. Not good!)Buying a MW, okay, but someone has to put it in. Where are the good old days of selling, delivery, service? I'm from a small town, that's SOP.
I found PartSelect and called them. They didn't have the exact problem I had. They had a FAQ about the MW not starting. Mine wouldn't stop.
After describing what was happening, they had it in one. Looked at the plastic latch, bottom was curved out of shape. Door wouldn't close properly, causing it to run. It didn't heat, just ran. I ordered the parts. A spring and a latch. They came in quickly and my son and I began the repair. Found a You Tube on a similar type of door and they posited it might be the latch with step by step to follow. Ran back and forth from computer to kitchen.
Now, we didn't have the right tools to go along with the video we were watching. A long thin blade (about 12 inches) knife was used as the putty knife to pry up the edging that held the door glass. My son's long thin tiny philips screwdriver he uses to fix toys worked for the really tiny screws that held the latch part. We didn't have long nose pliers, but we messed up that part anyway, forgot to put in the new spring with the new latch. We worked it by hand and it went back together. Put it all together and discovered we forgot to put those tiny screws back at the latch. Wrestled the door back on and started it. Almost had a heart attack as it still was running when off. So unplugged,let it reset and it's been fine. Think it probably would have gone smoother with the proper tools. Anyway, glad I found PartSelect and that it was a relatively easy fix, even for those without tools and experience. A am a retiree, so don't feel you can't do it. Thank you so much PartSelect. Read more...

Your Price

$44.50

Door Latch

★★★★★

(1)

PartSelect Number PS979580

Manufacturer Part Number 5304440314

This black door latch enables the switches to make sure that the door is closed before it operates.

Fixes these symptoms

Door not closing properly
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Your Price

$38.58

Door Open Lever

★★★★★

(3)

PartSelect Number PS3506555

Manufacturer Part Number 5304485407

Fixes these symptoms

Door stuck closed
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Installation Instructions

Carrie from ELLISVILLE, MO

The door open lever behind the control panel broke so the door would not open.

As this microwave is part of a wall micro/oven combo, we removed the trim, slid out the microwave and tried for days to figure out how to release the microwave control panel. Through sheer force, we were able to release the lower half of the panel...enough to get our fingers, chopsticks and a flashlight inside to remove the broken lever. It took 2 of us to pull the panel out and replace the lever. I was hoping for a video online of how to remove that control panel but luckily we changed out the broken lever and it's back in working order! Glad we didn't have to trash and entire microwave/oven combo for one broken plastic part...it all works fine now. Read more...

Your Price

$37.10

Door Latch Hook

PartSelect Number PS979789

Manufacturer Part Number 5304441893

Installation Instructions

Daniel from MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Push Button does not open door very well because door latch plastic is starting to split

Plastic trim on inside of the door pops out if you pry with a flathead screwdriver. Then lift door latch out of place and carefully remove the spring. New latch goes back in the way the old one came out. Door trim pops back in. Read more...

Your Price

$5.05

Lever

PartSelect Number PS3523009

Manufacturer Part Number 4510W3L003A

Fixes these symptoms

Door stuck closed
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Your Price

$40.83

Latch Head - Right Side

PartSelect Number PS7321394

Manufacturer Part Number 5304491054

Installation Instructions

Jay from CHESTER, NJ

Broken latch

Remove trim strip around glass on inside of microwave door to expose screws, remove all the screws, front of door will come off, remove and replace broken latch re-attach spring,re-position front door replace screws and trim Read more...

Your Price

$31.45

HOLDER ASSEMBLY,LOCKER

★★★★★

(3)

PartSelect Number PS3557312

Manufacturer Part Number 3501W1A053A

Installation Instructions

James from DELTA, CO

Defective door interlock switches

Removed each switch (3) and checked them with multi-meter; got intermittent readings on two of the three. Also broke of a piece of the frame that holds the switches trying to remove them (old, exposed to heat and moisture over the years caused the plastic to become brittle and the wiring connectors were also hard to disconnect probably because of heat and moisture over the years).
Went to PartSelect web site and discovered the three switches and frame were bundled in to one part number, 43501A. So, I called and spoke with a very knowledgeable technician and she explained why plus helped me order the part over the phone. When I received the part, the switches were already mounted in the frame and the frame was modified compared to the OEM frame. As I began to remove the old frame, I discovered why the new frame was modified. It was as if PartSelect had done many of these door interlock repairs and they knew exactly where and how to modify the frame and communicated this with the manufacturer, because the new frame installation was very easy, there was nothing hard about installing the new frame with the switches already in place. I then reconnected the wiring to the switches and tested the microwave and it works fine now, Problem solved, Thanks PartSelect.com Read more...