GMC275PDQ6 Whirlpool Microwave Oven Combo - Overview

Hello Jeff and thank you for writing. If there is a message and the microwave does not function after the initial start it could be a faulty door switch PS2338920 and/or line fuse PS11742452, you should check for signs of damage, and replace it if necessary. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.

Hi Al, Thank you for your question. According to the Whirlpool website, if the word "Door" is appearing on the microwave display, the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started. This occurs to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven. If you see the word "Door" displaying on your microwave, open and close the door, then start the cycle. To make sure that the door is closing correctly, check and see if the door contact area has any residue buildup on it. If there is, clean it. Make sure that all the packaging material has been removed from the door lock system, so nothing is blocking it. Look inside the microwave and make sure that if you have a cooking rack inside, that it is not preventing the door from closing correctly. You should always insure, that before you turn the microwave on, that the door is fully closed. We hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day.

Hello Sooren, Thank you for contacting us. While we do not have a specific video on how to remove the door switches, there is some general information under our video on diagnosing a microwave that won't heat and we have also found the following instructions provided in one of our responses to another customer: Before beginning any repair, please unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet. Open the door and remove the screws securing the grill. Slide the grill to the left to release it. Next remove the screw on the left securing the control panel and loosen the screw behind the panel. Lift the panel up and pull it forward to detach. Now remove the screws to release the switch assembly. Depress the release tab and the actuator to detach the switch you are replacing. Disconnect the wire connector to fully release the old switch. Install the new door switch by first connecting the wire connector. Now position the new switch into the assembly and snap it into place. Realign the switch assembly on the frame and replace the screws to secure. Reposition the control panel. Tighten the screw behind the panel. Reposition the grill and slide it to the right and replace the screws. We hope this helps you.

Hi Sooren, Glad to hear from you. The video we provided was meant to give you a general idea on how to access the door switches. In order to access the door switches for your model, you will need to remove the microwave/oven combo from the wall. We have included a link from our website to the installation and owners manuals for your microwave oven combo with information on how to remove it from the wall. Before beginning this repair, make sure the power is turned off to the appliance. Once you have removed it from the wall, depending on your model, you may have 2 panels to remove, one behind the control panel and one on the top of the microwave. Once you have removed the top panels, set them aside. For safety reasons, before removing and testing the switches for continuity with a multimeter on the Rx1 setting, you will need to discharge the capacitor. We have included a link from our website with information on how to discharge it. NOTE: If you are not comfortable doing this repair yourself, you will need contact an appliance repair technician. Once you have removed the top panels, you should find a schematic with a wiring diagram with information on what some of the parts are inside the microwave. When testing the switches, you should receive a reading of zero. If you get any other reading, you will need a replacement door switch. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know.