Food is still oven and the door open button will not allow the food to be removed....is not catching at all when pushed in
SOURCE: Broken Microwaive Door
I'm assuming your correct model number is KCMS145JSS? You have a broken "release lever", part number AP3033332. It's reference number 7 on the exploded view diagram found here: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/sect/4/g/4/4g4rya32jj.gif You can order it by part number from Appliance Parts Pros here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383 If needed, you can download the owner's manual and installation guide here: http://www.kitchenaid.com/custserv/literature_search_results.jsp?searchTerm=kcms145jss If you need further help, please follow up. I appreciate your rating of this answer.
SOURCE: Door wont open! Help!
The first step is to be sure it's unplugged from the wall outlet. I have critical safety & disassembly info at my site, but in a nutshell: - If it's an over the range design and has a grille across the top, that will have to be removed. It will have one or more screws and/or clips. Then you remove the now visible screw at the top of the control panel frame, then lift up and forward. Don't pull hard on the wires. If you disconnect them, mark them exactly, and look out for locking connectors - don't force them. You can then see the door "hooks" and get the door open. (If it's a counter-top design that's built in, it will need to come out the wall and have the outer cover removed). You can see my listing here for a link to my critical safety info and disassembly info: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk For exploded views and to order parts (the back pin of the handle button probably broke off) visit: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
SOURCE: Kitchen aid microwave oven not working.
You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
I'd say you have a contaminated or failing keypad or possibly residue on the boar dor where the keypad connects to the board.
Is it possible that some spray cleaner got into the controls?
I always recommend that users instead spray cleaner on a soft cloth then wipe the control panel.
Also, I always recommend non-ammonia cleaners since ammonia can crack and damage plastic.
Otherwise, the spray can get into the controls and lock it up or make it act odd.
If it does not dry out over time, it may need to be manually dried or blown out.
The keypad may be damaged or worn out, or control unit may be damaged.
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SOURCE: The door press opener button of my kitchenaid
What usually breaks is
the door open lever, but it may also be that the rear side of the door
open button has worn down too far to work.
On
a counter top model, the outer cover will need to be removed to
diagnose and repair this. On an over-the-range model, usually only the control
panel needs to be removed.
Once
it is apart, you'll be able to see how the door open button would press
against the door open lever, which would then lift up against the door
latch heads (hook-like projections on the door) and the door should
open.
You can find
links to helpful exploded view diagrams and part ordering help
here.
I'd recommend that your bookmark this link to your favorites.
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thoughtful rating of our answer.
Door catches.
One of the latches may have been damaged or is misaligned
and is not lifting the other latch clear of the housing. Remove from
any power source, remove the cover of the cabinet. Slacken off the
clamp mechanism and ease the clamp over the guide to allow the door
to open. When a new door lever is in place, the door may be easily
adjusted by slackening off the screws that clamp the door
catch/actuators in place whilst holding the door closed and then
tightening the screws. The rear of the door may be adjusted by
slackening the lower door hinge screws and adjusting as required.
I
hope that helps.
Door switches
If one of the door interlock switches
is not switching properly or there is a condensation problem on the
sensor control panel, either can cause the turntable/light/oven to
come on even though the "Starts" button has not been
depressed due to the wiring of the switches.
Check for faulty door
switches and/or contaminated actuators.
Remove from any power source, remove
the cover of the cabinet. Slacken off the clamp mechanism and ease
the clamp over the guide to allow the door to open. When a new door
lever is in place, the door may be easily adjusted by slackening off
the screws that clamp the door catch/actuators in place whilst
holding the door closed and then tightening the screws. The rear of
the door may be adjusted by slackening the lower door hinge screws
and adjusting as required.
I hope that helps.
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