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Door Latch not Opening Door

I have a GE Profile microwave that is about 8-1/2 years old. The door latch is not opening the door consistently when I press it. I now have to press it and then with my other hand pull on the top of the door to pull open the door. The microwave is set flush into the kitchen island. Not sure what part(s) I need to order before calling repairman. Model PEB 2060SM1SS, Serial #FR902588U.

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I had the same problem. I ended up calling a repairman for $79. He got it open and then did something insidce the latching mechanism with a screw driver, not sure wha. He tried it a few times and it worked, he left. It opened a few times after that, however within 10 or so it stuck again. We used small plastic knife to pry it open at the top to use it. I was frustrated and mentioned it to afriend and he said just to clean the rubber seal on the door. I tried that using a scouring sponge and it now opens with no problem . It has beenworkigngreat for the last week. I guess it needs to be cleaned every so often. Good luck.

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Cleaning worked for me.

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Cleaning worked for me too. It’s a very small narrow rubber piece along the top and as soon as I rubbed it with my finger along it and closed the door, it opened freely the next time.

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Hey mate, few things to look at. The most likly being the door spring. If its broken, replace it. If not,inspect the open lever for damage and the door latch for damage. As for parts numbers, this link lists all of the and shows you whers therd all are http://www.partselect.com/Models/PEB2060...

WARNING : If you do open it to attempt to repair it, please at least read the saftey notes in this link. Microwaves can be bloody dangerous and should always be worked on safely to prevent injury or death https://www.repairfaq.org/sam/micfaq.htm....

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

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There is nothing visible that I can see when I open the door that is broken. The 2 plastic hooks on the door that fit into the 2 holes of the microwave base are not broken. Therefore, I know it's something I cannot see. I'm assuming something connected to the door latch when it is pressed. That is my question for this forum--is there someone with knowledge of what this part(s) might be so I can order it before calling a repairman? Thank you

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Again it might be the spring. You have to take the cover off the microwave to check this. It'll be arround where the door latch is.

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I watched the instructions on how to dismantle the inside trim and repair or reattach the spring. The I saw the post about cleaning the inside gasket. I cleaned both the door gasket and the exterior surround of the inside. Worked perfectly, I suggest giving it a try before calling for a repair.

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Clean the vertical edges between the door and and the microwave. There may be a gasket or a very snug fit when latched. Just a little sticky stuff acts like glue and hold the door closed.

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