KitchenAid KCMS145J Microwave Oven - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
When I turn on the micowave; smell somthing burning
The magnetron (the part that heats the food) may be ready to burn out. If you smell the burning, you should then unplug the microwave, open it up and see if you can determine for sure that it is coming from that part. Unfortunately even if I am right, it is almost more cost effective to just replace the microwave rather than replace that part. You can run this microwave till it dies if you want, but I would be ready with a new one.
Let me know how this works out for you.
Benjamin
4/30/2010 12:32:52 PM •
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NO POWER TO UNIT
theres a fuse behind the panel buttons. check it. make sure ur breaker isnt triped on ur electrical panel
2/9/2010 11:59:16 PM •
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KCMS145JBL-1 stopped heating.
It's likely the magnetron overheated, and when its thermostat tripped, all power was interrupted for safety until it cooled back down.
You likely have a failed magnetron, which is sometimes due to a failed internal cooling fan or clogged filter.
Your owner's manual will help you on locating and checking the filters. Grease filters can be cleaned, but charcoal filters cannot, they must be replaced.
When I say internal
cooling fan, I do not mean the hood vent exhaust fan which you can turn
on and off manually.
I'm instead talking
about the internal fan which comes on automatically whenever you microwave.
It is vital that the
cooling fan runs, or the turntable and stirrer won't work, and magnetron will soon be destroyed.
Sometimes the cooling fan will not run after the cooktop lamps have failed. A surge from the filaments shorting can cause damage to the control circuit board, resulting in odd operation from lights, fan, or turntable.
We
regularly repair these control units for customers nationwide by
mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week or so with a one-year
guarantee.
We have a sound clip here of what a microwave should sound like when the cooling fan and high voltage section are working.
A loud buzz, hum, or groan is usually a
shorted high voltage rectifier diode, but a sound like gurgling into an
empty coffee mug is one symptom of a failed magnetron, and yet the mag can
be bad without that sound.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use (in order given) for test help, but read
the safety warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html
(if it is NOT shorted or burned looking,
it's probably fine)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
(continuity can be good even
though mag is bad!)
You can find
links to helpful exploded view diagrams and part ordering help
here.We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.
11/29/2009 4:47:07 PM •
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KitchenAid KCMS145J Microwave Door Latch Broke
I downloaded a parts schematic of the door latch assembly and thought I would determine the broken part, order a replacement and install same. As soon as I started to remove the shell of the unit to get at the latch assembly, I discovered non-standard fasteners are used. My wife advised me to stop and take it to a service center because she did not want me to mess up the containment of the radiation! Thanks for your interest. MB
9/8/2009 8:58:34 PM •
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Rust inside the microwave oven
This is just okay but if you're quite doubtful you may bring this to any appliance service center for repaint
5/16/2009 12:40:52 AM •
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Doesn't heat the food
The part you need is sometimes call a megatron, they may call it something now, but its the power that radiates through the unit. I think this may be the culprit Sorry but this is not a cheep fix. you may want to do a cost comparison . This happened to me only after the warrentee had expired . good luck with it. DFD
4/11/2009 10:13:18 PM •
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TIMER COUNTS DOWN, MICROWAVE DOES NOT TURN ON
To actons2 - This
is usually caused by either a bad door switch or a loose door switch
mount, which are pretty simple problems to fix.
Even though a door
switch clicks, it may still be bad inside.
Door switch
or mount trouble is usually caused by slamming the door or by opening
the
door while it's cooking without hitting the Stop pad first.
There are
plastic mounts inside the microwave which hold the door switches and
onto which the door latches lock when you close the door.
The screws on these
mounts may be loose. If they get too loose, the switches will not be
activated properly.
Sometimes it's
a broken tab on the switch holder, allowing the switch to rotate just
out of position. This tab
can be hard to see, since it is under the
bottom edge of the switch.
If the switch mount is broken, it's usually more economical and
safer to add a dab or two of hot glue to the mount to secure the
switch. Let it cool for about 30 minutes before using.
One test that sometimes
helps is to
gently lift up (and/or push down) on the door or handle as you try to
start it. If it works or tries to work, then it's a door switch mount
or
door alignment issue.
If you or someone you
know decide to look
into it, we have critical information on safety, disassembly and door
switches at our site, and our link is at our listing here on
FixYa:.
You can find helpful
exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model
number here.
There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control
panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very
helpful when troubleshooting & testing.
At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.If you don't find yours, or if you want to look at it without disassembling the oven, you can download it here.
If you only need a
switch, you can order a universal type here for $5 postpaid.
If you think the problem
is on the control panel, we repair these nationwide by mail
for $39.95 postpaid in most cases in about a week or so.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
Note to Austin8181 - Your problem is not quite the same.
Please report as a separate request and of course please include your brand and model number.
We're
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thoughtful rating of our answer.
3/13/2009 7:46:44 PM •
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Kitchenaid Microwave KCMS145JSS Power turns on randomly,
You have a shorting
membrane keypad. If and when an oven is coming on or doing anything by itself, this is very dangerous and can result in a fire.
So until it is repaired,
please leave it unplugged or leave the door
open when it's not in use, and please do not leave it running
unattended.
If you (or someone you
know) might want to replace it yourself, I have uploaded a handy guide with pictures showing you what's typically
involved.You can find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number here.If you would like to
have us do this repair for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs, appx. $49.99 more in this case.
At
our Web site, we have a video
available showing how to remove a typical
over the range control panel assembly for repair in under 5 minutes.
Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your
full model number from the tag on the unit) for more information & help.
We're
happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful
rating of our answer.
William E. Miller, AS-EET
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com
4/6/2009 1:14:23 AM •
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KITCHEN AID KCMS145JSS 0 THE
bad control panel.. all power is routed through the control panel.. if your having a problem like that i would replace the control..
1/17/2009 2:08:45 AM •
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How do you get the front panel off to replace the door release latch
You will need a T20 x 100mm Torx Wrench to remove the 4-5 security screws that hold the top "hood" on the microwave unit. I could not find the wrench at Home Depot or Lowe's but it was available at Harbor Freight tools. Its also found easily on the Internet. Its about $10 for a set of 5-10 different sizes.
After removing the screw, and removing the hood, the rest is pretty simple. The left side (looking from the rear of the unit) will be completely exposed now. Be careful not to touch the Magnetron, Transformer, and other wiring to the unit as everything is on this left side.
You will have to unscrew one screw on the top of the control panel that attaches it to the main unit. Once that screw is off, you have to carefully disconnect 3 electrical connectors on the circuit board, then you just have to pull the control board up and out, as there are a couple of latches on the bottom that hooks it onto the frame.
1/1/2009 9:18:13 PM •
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I have the same latch problem...
I wouldn't trust the super glue, especially if it's a nylon part.
I would use epoxy, but you may not have enough room to slather it on without getting it in the pivot hole, etc.
A new latch (release lever) may very well be needed.
Good luck.
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1/1/2009 8:59:58 PM •
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KitchenAid KCMS185JSS1 Door Removal
On most new MW ovens, the door will lift off the hinges once the top grille is removed. There are two screws on the top that hold the grille in place.
1/23/2009 3:43:03 PM •
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Majic Chef cabinet mounted microwave oven model VM11B-8P
On the electronic control board, the circuit trace will open like a fuse if the light bulb power becomes shorted. If you or someone knows how to use a soldering iron, this can be repaired.
1. Remove the top grille. (Two screws on top)
2. Remove screw above button panel. Push up on panel to remove.
3. Remove circuit board from panel. Look on reverse side for a burned, open circuit trace.
4. Repair circuit trace everything should work again....
6/15/2008 7:43:11 PM •
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Turn table stopped spinning
If everything on the microwave works, except the turntable, this could be a simple turntable drive motor failure. It does happen from time to time. This motor gets a workout as it runs each and every time you use the oven. I just want to reassure you that these DO wear out and should not be an indication of the quality of the oven. I've had to replace them before. The motor costs about $34 at searspartsdirect.com. That is...if your model number is correct. You will need to go to the web site and type in your COMPLETE model number. There are several Kitchen-Aid models listed with the number you provided. I managed to scroll through several of the part listings and they all seem to be consistent with identfying the motor you need as item #11 under the "Oven Cavity" heading. The part number is W10159107. This is a fairly simple repair job. You shouldn't have to uninstall the oven if it is cabinet mounted. All have to do is unplug the power source and remove the panel covering the underside of the microwave. The plastic spindle just pulls off the motor shaft. Let me know if you need further assistance. I hope this helps you.
4/3/2008 7:40:20 PM •
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