Kitcehaid ykhms155lss-0 night light does not dim

As some others have suggested elsewhere, I purchased and applied Display Dimming Film available online. I suggest using a single piece that completely covers the opening (will probably require trimming to fit) rather than having two or three smaller pieces abut, otherwise sparkles of light will shine through the spices. Once you have this film, you will likely find other uses for it. For example a digital clock near a TV, or a overly bright power indicator light on desktop computer speaker, or the power indicator on the desktop computer itself that stays on in standby mode through the night.

It is a malfunction error code, call for service.

The problem is in the keypad control board, in order to address this, the assembly will need to be replaced, but since this is a dimming situation I would leave well enough alone when you consider price as the factor.

The problem is more than likely a bad magnetron, especially when there is a loud buzzing sound and it is laboring. There are two additional parts that could be a factor, the high voltage capacitor and diode they work in conjunction with the magnetron to generate the high voltage to heat the food. To get it repaired professionally with parts and labor will be high.

take screws out of side then use flat butter knifes to hold the push pins out of the way so glass comes out then get to the handles

Normally you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo) and then you'll see the screws you need to remove.

Or you can watch a YouTube video (not a video I made) here that demonstrates how it's done.

You can find handy exploded views and order parts by model number ( enter it as ykhms155lss2 ) here.

We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

Dougmcduff have you resolved this problem with you kitchenaid microwave turning on periodically??? I have the exact same problem. Any solutions? I called Kitchaide and no help there.

We see (and repair) this a lot. The problem is on the control panel, which we regularly repair nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week.

This light failure often occurs when a bulb goes out and the filament shorts, or when the bulbs are removed or installed without first unplugging the oven from the power line. Either can cause such a failure on the controller.

Sometimes this will also affect the exhaust fan operation, too. The lights and fan can be inoperable or stuck on too.

In your case, it may just be a shorted dimming diode, a black diode usually located between the light relay and the connector.

(Not to be mistaken for the tinier red-bodied diode on the other side of the relay that protects the relay coil).

If it is shorted, you will have bright lights in both the bright and dim settings.

In case you or someone you know has the tools and experience to desolder and solder small components, the replacement rectifier diode is not critical and can be any of these:

1N4001, 1N4002, 1N4003, 1N4004, 1N4005, 1N4006, 1N4007, NTE116, or NTE125 some of which are available form Radio Shack.

At our Web site, you can get details of our service, plus we have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

There should 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.

Feel free to contact me directly (and please remind me of your full model number) 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
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com

We regularly repair these control units for customers nationwide by mail for $39.95 postpaid in about a week.

At our site, we now have a video available showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.

Feel free to contact me directly 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
[email protected]
http://www.microwavedisplay.com