The door release on my Panasonic NN-P295 microwave oven appears to be broken and I can't open the door. I have tried the child lock, but it is unlocked. This feels like a mechanical problem

hi carol.
try this,if this does not work go to the link.
Press "Clock" or "Timer/Clock" again - colon stops flashing; time of day is set. You are now ready to use your new Panasonic Microwave Oven. When you first turn on yourmicrowave oven and under normal operation the "CHILD LOCK" feature is off. If "LOCK" or "CHILD" appears on your display . . .

set-up guide - Panasonic

ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/microwaveoven/om/set-up_guide_en_om.pdf
How to reset the clock on Panasonic NN SA651S microwave Google Search

March 2009 press the function key,select option #5, select option#2. This should take it out of child lock. If this doesn't work enclose your model number and I will try to look up the manual


Or, press "Cancel" three times to clear the (child) lock.
You set the lock by pressing "Start" three times.

The problem I had experienced with the Door not opening easily will be resolved by removing the micowave oven top cover with a tamper proof torx head, replacing the door switch and reinstalling the top cover.

The door interlock system has beem compromised , meaning it shifted out of position or the interlock has broken. Dont continue using it like that it will eventually blow the fuse.

On my NN-L738BA there is a Child Lock feature.
You set the child lock by pressing the Start button 3 times.
If the Child Lock is enabled it displays the word :CHILD".

To disable this feature on my microwave the manual says to
press the Stop/Reset 3 times.

Check your manual for the Child Lock.

Not sure of the TT series models but for the NN series models the procedure is as follows:-

If "Child" is displayed in the display window, then the child safety lock is on.

To remove the child safey lock, press the "Stop/Reset" button 3 times in fairly short succession (less than 3 seconds). The time of day or just the Colon sign (:) is then displayed

If you later want to apply the Child safety lock, then, when the time of day (or colon sign) is displayed, press "Start" 3 times (again in short succession).

Hope this helps

Doug

the child lock feature is activated.

if you can look at your manual, it would be stated there how to activate and deactivate your child lock option.

tnx 4 using fixya

drcool

The first thing I would suggest is a hard reset. Unplug the unit for a minute or so. Then plug it back in, set the clock and try again.

If it's still not working, you'll need to contact your nearest Panasonic-authorized servicer.

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In most cases, this is a problem with the inverter or a bad magnetron.

Due to the lethal voltages used and produced, I do not recommend that an inexperienced person work on these.

I would recommend that you contact your nearest Panasonic-authorized servicer. You can find one here:
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vServiceLocator?storeId=15001

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