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Safety First!

How to unlock and disengage the automatic door lock function

Federal law requires microwave ovens to be equipped with a door lock function. This is to prevent burns—to children or anyone unfamiliar with its use—when pulling hot plates out after cooking.

When cooking starts, the door automatically locks*

Here's how to open/unlock the microwave oven door, as well as how to deactivate the door lock.

How to open/unlock door

With the door closed, press:

  1. The [ Door Open ] button*
  2. Door release button

NOTE: The locked door will disengage when unit is unplugged.
*The "Door Open" button will vary by model.

How to deactivate safety lock

Press:

  1. [ Turbo Defrost ] or [ Auto Defrost ]
  2. [ Timer ]
  3. [ Popcorn ]

To re-activate the safety door lock, repeat the above steps.

*The locked door will disengage when unit is unplugged.