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Model: ACO1860AS	Brand: Amana	Age: 5 - 10 years
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nosticks		#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 2, 2011 6:04:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/2/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		I have an over the range microwave and it only works if you pull down on the handle and hold it. Is there a sensor, or switch, that can easily be replaced? Or is it a gonner? Thanks for any input!


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nosticks		#2 Posted : Friday, November 4, 2011 4:13:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/2/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		Turns out it was the door switch. By pulling down on the door we were actually releasing it a bit so it would make the contact it was supposed to. $27 part later it's all fixed.


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