[Amps] OT - Microwave oven diodes

[Patrick]

On 4/4/2015 7:57 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
> Thank you all for the replies, I'm going
> to follow the suggestions, I have several
> good power sources that will surely work
> well.
>
> Nice to be able to get advice!
>
> 73,
>
> Gary
> KA1J

Sorry for the late reply. Believe it or not, it isn't as complicated as 
you might think. It's the door switch. I also have a Panasonic microwave 
(I purchased mine from Sam's) and it started doing this exact same 
thing. I searched around and discovered that apparently this is a common 
problem.

When the unit would stop working, I could push on the door opening 
release, re-close the door gently, and half the time, it would start 
working again.

This is what I ordered as I didn't have one handy in my junk box:

http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/b159p6/Panasonic-Microwave-Interlock-Switch/AMI2033/940337?ss=a6b159&mr=0

Patrick
K4PNR