20 Most Recent KitchenAid KHMS155L Microwave Oven - Page 4 Questions & Answers

first is it under warrenty? if so take back. if not and you want to fix it yourself: how much did u pay. less than $200. maybe trow it away and buy new one. if u paid more and r fixing it yourself, then unplug it from the wall, wait 60 seconds or more then plug in, check display only. do this and respond for more help.

Here is the manual... Maybe it can help. :)

http://www.kitchenaid.com/assets/pdfs/product/ZUSECARE/8184950.pdf

are you for certain its the mag....most times its the laminations in the xfmr and need to be tightened, but the way their constructed today usually you need to live with it or replace offending unit...they are expensive

Ok, the ratings are figured on how long it will take the microwave oven to cook a specific meal(meat potato)etc.. They use that type of data to figure the ratings based on actual wattage and size and time in time out ratio. The actual technical ratings are not figured at all. its all based on cooking time verses meal size. Concerning this repair, this is a normal repair quote and, the actual charge is quite common with this type of repair. The actual part price is right on the mark and, the labor is usually 46 dollars and hour with a 2 hour minimum. I would defiantly cut my losses and purchase a new unit. I'm sure a new unit can be purchased at a lower price than the actual repair fee.

You remove door latch (nr 3 on diagram) first, then you unscrew the screw nr .8 and remove handle (nr.7).

Below the diagram:



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I have seen your requesty only now and I am sending the diagram to replace handle.

You remove door latch (nr 3 on diagram) first, then you unscrew the screw nr .8 and remove handle (nr.7).

Below the diagram:



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If it goes dead or blows the breaker (or GFI) when you plug it in or open or close the door, then there's a problem with a door switch or door switch mount.

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.

Then you can get to the door switches to check them.

There should also be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.

Also see http://www.microwavedisplay.com/doorsw.txt

You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.

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According to the owner's manual for model KHMS155L:

To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven and Timer must
be off. Touch and hold START for 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and a lock icon appears on the display. Repeat to unlock and remove the lock icon from display.

You can download the manual here:
http://www.kitchenaid.com/custserv/service.jsp

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You have a failed keypad.

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 usually 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.

If you would like to have us do this for you, we do that for $39.95 plus part costs.

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first , it need to be taken out wheres mounted , your gonna need someone whos handy and have the requirements tools , its an easy process to check . TOOLS NEEDED ? a screwdriver and a multimeter to check continuity and also to check the switches . just place the microwave on a table , theres about 4 up 8 screws on the back to remove that metal cover, and check inside , door latch switches & interlock switch. good luck. hope it helps

yes !! check the micro switches where the door latches , you have to open the microwave to check inside if switches are in their place or broken . hope it helps

Doors for microwave ovens are usually replaced as a complete item. I would ask the person who forgot to fix the door latches properly back to fix it properly. If some of the clips were snapped off when removing the door panel, the panel must be replaced or it will fall out again.

I am a bit late on this question, but just ended up in a rabbit hole of unanswered Kitchenaid questions The self cleaning features only serves to keep manufacturers in steady sales of parts. Quite simply the oven can only take those temperatures a few times until they break. The heat burns out elements, damages fans, door locks and worst of all damages control boards which are not far enough from the heat source. You problem sounds like the walls of the oven have buckled in the heat so the racks no longer fit. Too late now, but you should have taken Kitchenaid to court, the oven was not fit for purpose under the description they used to sell it to you. Never use the self cleaning feature as stated here https://www.google.com/search?q=self-cleaning+oven+temperature Never Ever use the self clean feature. We see damage here every couple of weeks. The worst was a burned control board on an oven that all parts were obsolete, so the self clean cost a thousand bucks! Self-cleaning ovens bring the heat so you don't have to spend hours scrubbing. Traditional self-cleaning cycles heat the oven between 800°F and 900°F, helping turn soil and spills to a powdery ash you can then wipe away. They utilize only heat-no chemicals-and are built to withstand high temperatures. (Says Maytag who love selling elements, door locks and other parts),

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Open the control panel using this diagram Official KitchenAid KEMC377KSS05 wall oven/microwave combo parts ' Sears PartsDirect Check the cables and connectors. If Ok then problem is in cuicuit board.

There is a huge capacitor inside microwaves, and that description sounds like it is starting to fail. There are smaller capacitors as well. It won't be a door switch, they work or they don't. I had two Panasonic Commercial microwaves in a pub kitchen, one plain and one was a combination machine and both had drop down doors.