
Micro Switch
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PartSelect Number PS3522738
Manufacturer Part Number 3B73362F
Manufactured by
LG
Product Description
Micro Switch Specifications
This microwave door switch provides power to the various components in the microwave when the door is in a closed position, and interrupts power when the door is open. This door switch is approximately 1 1/2 inches long, and has 2 metal prongs called terminals that extend from its body. If your microwave will not turn or heat properly, there could be an issue with the door switch. You can check the switch for continuity using a multi-meter. With the actuator button depressed, you should see continuity between these terminals. If there is no continuity the switch will need to be replaced.
NOTE: Before you begin this repair, first make sure your microwave is unplugged, and that your capacitor is discharged. A capacitor stores large amounts of electricity even when your microwave is unplugged.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
No heat | Won’t turn on | Doesn’t shut off | Tray won’t turn
This part works with the following products:
Microwave, Microwave Oven Combo.
This part works with the following products:
LG, Kenmore, Whirlpool, General Electric.
Part# 3B73362F replaces these:
AP4437957, 3B73362E, 6600W1K003C, 6600W1K004B, 6600W1K004C
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Michael
November 29, 2018
Where do i find the part number on the door switches? And will this solve a problem of no heat and no turntable?
For model number MH6150XMQ

Hi Michael,
Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the door interlock switch kit is PS373050. When your microwave turns on but does not heat up, it may mean the door switch is broken. The door switch signals other microwave components to supply power when closed, and to stop heating when open. The door switch can also be called an interlock switch. When this part doesn’t work, the fan and stirrer motors may still function, which makes your microwave look like it is working. If the microwave is not heating you also need to check the magnetron. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Tom
November 7, 2019
Will not shut off..light works and the oven heats up
For model number 40573116310

Hello Tom, thank you for your question. This is normally caused by a bad door or door switches in the unit. We would recommend replacing the door switches first, and if the issue persists, the board could be the issue. I hope this helps!
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KELLY
November 16, 2019
Everything works on my microwave , but it quit heating . Do you think that it can be fixed
For model number LMVM2277ST

Hi Kelly, we recommend replacing the micro switch PS3522738. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair!
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Sharon
May 2, 2019
My microwave will run for 2-3 min. And shut off. Regardless of the time entered/
For model number 790.80333310

Hello Sharon, Thank you for the question. This sounds like an issue with the main PC Board, PartSelect Number PS9865010. I looked up the part and it is listed as No Longer Available/Discontinued. There is no part substitutions listed. My suggestion here would be to call the manufacturer and see if they can provide you with a substitution for these part numbers. Hope this helps!
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William
February 3, 2020
I need a replacement socket for the stove top light
For model number LMV1813ST

Hello and thank you for writing.
Can you please recheck your model number as it shows to be a microwave rather than a stovetop? If you were looking for the microwave light socket the part number would be PS3529342. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
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Bertha
November 6, 2019
I am looking for a mounting bracket for my above range microwave
For model number WMH32519CB1

Hello Bertha, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS12074431. Hope this helps!
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Jim
January 17, 2020
How to open the door to install the switche(s)
For model number 721.85033010

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Remove the front control panel from the microwave. Locate Micro Switch,(on the left side connected with two snap-in wires). Pull out wires, pull out the switch. Replaced faulty switch with the new one. Snapp in two wires. Very easy. However, need a short 2" Philip screwdriver to be able to unscrew the screw holding the old switch. Attached front panel. Connected microwave back to power. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
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Margaret
January 21, 2020
Turntable turns when door is open.
For model number 721.80832500

Hello and thank you for writing.
It certainly sounds like it could be faulty switches PS3522738 and PS3529297, you should check the part(s) for signs of damage, and replace as necessary. It is recommended to replace both parts at the same time. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
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Cathy
December 2, 2019
Micro wave makes a deranging sort of sound occasionally and slips off the center turner device. L think that part needs to be replaced. Can you help me order the right part??
For model number 72185032111

Hi Cathy, thank you for your question. That would be your motor, this part here: PS3529217. Good luck with your repair.
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Tom
June 24, 2019
Our microwave door opening button is inoperable. The door latches are fine. The microwave functions normally except for the door opening button. Is this switch the correct replacement part to repair the door opening button?
For model number KCMS1555R

Hello Tom, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the push button is discontinued. I suggest checking the latch bracket, Part #: PS11745265 and the spring PartSelect Number PS11742286. The push button does not have a electrical switch to operate it. Hope this helps!
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Average Repair Rating: 3.7 / 5.0, 5 reviews.
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Broken door micro switch. (unit does not start heating)
Unplug the unit before servicing. Need phillips screwdriver. Open door. Use step ladder to access and remove 2 small screws from top of the room air diffuser at top of unit. Slide diffuser slightly to the left to align the diffuser's plastic tab on the left side to rotate toward you. (The wires for the front control panel are at the far left side of this difuser, but difuser is slotted for easy removal). Once the difuser is removed you will see 1 screw at the top that secures the pannel cover on the left side of the unit. Remove screw and slide this panel slightly up and out. This exposes the plastic frame that holds the upper and lower door switches. To locate the door switches and observe how they work, close and open the door and watch the door (bayonets) open and close the micro switches. Do the (red) buttons on top of the switches move up and down when the door bayonets push and release? If the buttons do not "pop" up when opened the switch is defective. The switch frame is secured with 2 screws. Remove screws and rotate the unit out for easy access to the micro switch(s). The internal (spring?) on my unit that is suposed to allow the red (visible) button on top of the switch to "pop" up when the door is opened was broken. Carefully pry the switch outward while being careful to lift the plastic holder-piece that holds the switch in place. Be careful, there is a small pin on the frame, so rotate the switch OUT toward you while lifting (carefully) the plastic holder-piece (you will see it on top of the switch). You can use an ohm meter to test the continuity of the switches. But if the buttons don't "pop" they are defective. Replace switch and reassemble.
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JAMES from BILLINGS, MT
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:3B73362F
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the turn table no turn and no heat the food. but the bottom oven worked
well I unplugged the microwave one day prior to working on it. shock precaution smart way to do this job. very easy pullout the screws behind the unit pull off the outer casing. minor screws inside the unit you have to remove a couple things out of the way. unplug the magnetron and remove first gives you more room to work on the side panel to replace the micro switches. I only replaced one the bottom micro switch. only one bad, but since I was in there I clean the bulb and changed the magnetron any ways. I read other reviews and made my choice to do so. it works perfectly now. Thanks PartSelect for having parts.
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mark from SANBORN, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Oven would not start when closing door.
Removed some cosmetic panels. Removed the assembly with micro switches. Examined the faulty switch by checking the clicking action of switch. Two others were ok by this method. Replaced the switch with new one. Works fine so far. Thanks to web site and YouTube videos.
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Raymond from DEPEW, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Parts Used:3B73362F
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not all control buttons worked, including button for the light under the microwave
1.Disconnected microwave from power 2.Put spring into middle round opening of the button compartment 3.Snapped in new button. So far 20 second job! 4. Removed front control panel from the microwave. Located Micro Switch,(on the left side connected with two snap-in wires).Pull out wires, pull out the switch. Replaced faulty switch with the new one. Snapped in two wires. Very easy. However, need short 2" philip screwdriver to be able to unscrew screw holding the old switch. Few minutes job! 5. Attached front panel. 6. Connected microwave back to power. Problems gone all work fine.
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LESTER from FOREST HILLS, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Door sensor switch went bad. Microwave would not operate.
Watched a couple of repair videos on Youtube by searching for the model number. Found out what to do in order not to get shocked by the powerful capacitor.
Ordered the two switches (To be sure, I could have ordered a third switch as suggested in the videos.)
Bought a tamper-proof star bit to get the cover off. Followed the directions to replace the switches. - I broke the harness and had to use some super glue, but it's all good. I should have removed the harness instead of trying to get a switch out while it was still in place.
It's all back together, and the wife is happy!!
Ordered the two switches (To be sure, I could have ordered a third switch as suggested in the videos.)
Bought a tamper-proof star bit to get the cover off. Followed the directions to replace the switches. - I broke the harness and had to use some super glue, but it's all good. I should have removed the harness instead of trying to get a switch out while it was still in place.
It's all back together, and the wife is happy!!
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Randall from ARCADIA, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Parts Used:3B73362F
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Michael H - August 26, 2020

Easy repair part worked as expected
I could not locate the part using the microwave model number but this part came up at the beginning of the web site and it looked identical to the broken one I had so I took a chance and ordered it and it fit and worked fine and the microwave is working again.
Bill M - October 7, 2019

Relatively easy repair.
Microwave would run with the door opened. Installed new switch and she is good to go!!!!
Ray M - April 16, 2019

No luck
Never got it. Fedex is starting an investigation. They haven't even given me any feedback about anything yet. Its been 3+ weeks. Still can't use my microwave.

April 16, 2019
Hello Ray,
Thank you for leaving a review on the part ordered. I have sent you an email in regards to the order. Hope to hear from you!
Robert M - January 22, 2019

Micro switch
Perfect replacement, easy to replace.
Martin L - December 24, 2018

Easy Repair
Everything went ok
Larry R. F - November 13, 2018

Micro switch arrived in 6 days and was installed in ten minutes.
Micro switch arrived within a week. Took only 10 minutes to replace. The microwave no works perfectly. A replacement microwave would have cost over $300. Very happy customer!
John M - August 16, 2018

recommed part did not fix problem
I installed this part that you told me would fix my microwave oven. I plugged it in and turned it on , when I opened the door the fan and light came on as before. This part didn't fix the problem !
S. Rao J - May 1, 2018

Great part which worked as expected. but...
The part came in time and my LG Microwave is in good working order now. Two comments: Shipping and handling costs more than the cost of the micro-switch itself. Secondly: I had to get my electrician to come and replace the switch since the old switch would not easily pop out. All in all I am happy that I don't have to buy a new Microwave!!
Steven M - March 30, 2018

Door Switch Fixed Problem
New door switch fixed the issue with my micro wave.
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PartSelect Number: PS3522738
Manufacturer Part Number: 3B73362F
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