On 12/18/2013 11:17 PM, SteveB wrote:
I have a Panasonic Inverter microwave. I really like it, and it has
performed like a champ for years now. Now, with increasing frequency,
it will not start when I shut the door. Lifting the door up slightly
sometimes will get it to start on its own. Sometimes I have to repunch
the numbers. I seem to be able to get it to work, it just takes
fiddling with. Are there any adjustments that can be done? I am pretty
sure it has to do with the door closure apparatus/hooks/interlocks/ and
the plastic items that the hooks go into, and allow the circuit to be
complete so cooking can start. Is there anything in there to be
lubricated? Any way to file the hooks down a tad to make them drop down
just enough to make it work? Help appreciated.

Steve

Posted elsewhere that I also just got one of these Panasonic Inverter
microwave ovens and am very happy with it.

This was the problem with the one we got rid of. Can't remember brand,
but it was a problem with the door. Oven would work fine but you had to
fiddle with the door in the manner you describe.

Whatever, these things are like toasters and you toss them when they get
finicky.