I know many folks has trouble getting the door open on their Panasonic microwaves. It’s like it gets stuck, and you don’t see anything that looks like a latch or a handle. The trick is in plain view. However, you won’t see it from the outside with that black cover, so you look for something that isn’t there.
Just push the button.
Above the door area is the control panel with a digital display of either time or numbers. On the side is the warranty sticker in English with some stars on it. Don’t worry about that sticker yet and just concentrate on those buttons.
How To Open The Door
At first glance they seem normal until you try to open the door. Where’s the door release? Not where you think…It’s not even on the left. That means most people goes looking there and become frustrated unecessarily. You just have to know where yours is.
Why did the manufacturer make those design decisions that didn’t help us understand where it was? You’re on your own to figure it out.
But where do you find the release? Look at the lower-right corner. See that? That’s different than mine.
If you look at the control panel, you’ll see lots of choices and some labeled buttons such as Auto Defrost and Micro Power. Below those choices are a bunch more in Chinese characters. At the very bottom it says MW-5702NG (which is the model number).
Find the right button. Usually it’s called Set or Start or something like that. Tap it, and the door opens right up. It happens instantanously. No pulling and no twisting required. Just a quick tap, and it’s good to go.
You don’t have to push hard. Then the door doesn’t stick. And when you let go, it unlocks easy. Once you find it, it is clear. The place is never different. It’s always in the same spot. There’s no reason for you to check anywhere else. That saves your time. It also saves your effort.
When you pull on the handle, you are putting strain on the hinges. Stop pulling on the handle. Now, you simply press a button. It is a simple solution. Every time, the door opens. It is reliable. No more worrying about it. It is a straightforward process.
If you know where to look, then it becomes second nature. You don’t think about it. It just works.
Similar-looking models may exist. The button arrangement is typically the same. The Set/Start button perform the task. It is the release button. It is not well advertised.
Most manuals don’t highlight that detail. Consumers think “there’s a lever.” No lever. It is just a button push. The trick is knowing that. It should of saved a headache. You pass it on to others. They won’t have to guess. Go to the corner, look, and push. Door opens. Done. It is easy.