On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:26:22 GMT, hahabogus wrote in post :
> :

> "Tim C." > wrote in
> :
>
>> On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:01:02 GMT, hahabogus wrote in post :
>> > :
>>
>>> "Tim C." > wrote in
>>> news:xomnplk65zoz.1duu99qytq9v7$.dlg@ 40tude.net:
>>>
>>>> shurely(sic) the switch will operate every time you open the door?
>>>>
>>>
>>> the switches are designed so if they fail/break; they fail open so
>>> the
>>> microwave fails to get current and does work any more. So now you
>>> have a nonworking microwave or working boat anchor...and I asked you
>>> not to call me that.
>>
>> But if you're going to open the door anyway (and I assume you are) how
>> would that significantly shorten the life of the switch?
>
> Yes I assume you'll want whatever you nuked and it is easiest to get it by
> opening the door. Where did I say thet opening the door would
> significantly effect the life span of the cut-off switch?

I was referring to a post by Pete C. implying that switching the MW off
using the on/off switch will extend the life of the cut-off switch on the
door. And - I assume - the life of the machine.

--
Tim C.