{"id":3486,"date":"2023-05-15T14:20:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T13:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homebli.com\/?p=3486"},"modified":"2023-05-15T14:20:31","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T13:20:31","slug":"whirlpool-microwave-light-stays-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homebli.com\/whirlpool-microwave-light-stays-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Whirlpool Microwave Light Stays On? Try These Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whirlpool microwave comes fitted with two lighting systems – one inside the microwave and the second under the microwave. The light inside the microwave turns on when you use the appliance to cook. This light should turn off after you\u2019ve finished using your microwave and shut its door.<\/p>\n

It is frustrating when your Whirlpool microwave light won’t turn off when it should. However, this problem isn\u2019t life-threatening and can be corrected in simple steps.<\/p>\n

In most cases, the Whirlpool microwave light will stay on even when it should be off because of a faulty control panel or a broken door switch. I will look at all the possible causes and how to fix each issue to restore your microwave to its optimal working condition.<\/p>\n

Why Does My Whirlpool Microwave Light Stay On?<\/h1>\n

Faulty Door Switch<\/h3>\n

Microwaves today are designed with a door interlocking switch that connects immediately after a door latch is engaged. Essentially, it triggers the door switch which relays power to components in the microwave to start the fan, heat, and light.<\/p>\n

A switch that sticks in one position will power up components in the microwave regardless of whether the microwave door is open or not, or the microwave is switched on or not.<\/p>\n

A typical microwave has three switches on the door. Each of these switches plays different roles. The door switches are black and have tiny metal actuators at the top. They have three or two terminals. These terminals are the open, the closed, and the common. The terminals on doors with two switches are common terminals and either closed or open terminals.<\/p>\n

Fix – Door Slamming, Cleaning and Replacing Doors Switches<\/h4>\n

Door slamming 10 times – If your door switch is stuck, opening and slumming the microwave door repeatedly up to ten times might resolve the issue. Support center workers will recommend this trick as a means to reset the microwave.<\/p>\n

Cleaning the switches – Ordinarily, using the microwave causes the formation of grime and grease which may get stuck in places where they shouldn\u2019t. This, alongside old food, may lead the switches on your microwave doors to stick. Cleaning it with a moist sponge, and soap might restore the switches to their normal operation and solve the lighting issue.<\/p>\n

Removing and replacing the switch<\/a> – When these two options do not work, you have to get your toolbox for simple electrical work.<\/p>\n

You will have to remove your switches for testing. Begin by disconnecting the microwave from an electrical outlet. Then, remove your microwave cabinet to gain access to the switches on the door.<\/p>\n

Open the microwave door and unscrew the grill to release it. The control panel should be visible. Look at the left side of the control panel, you will see a screw that holds the control panel in place. Remove the screw to detach the control panel. Detach it by lifting it and pulling it out.<\/p>\n

Once the control panel is out, find the screws holding the door switch assembly, and unscrew them. Detach the switch by pressing the actuator and release tab. Lastly, release the microwave\u2019s switch by disconnecting its wire.<\/p>\n

Now that the switch is off the appliance, you need to test them using a voltmeter or multimeter. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n