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You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.
Normally
you have to separate the door panels (as shown in the attached photo)
and then you'll see the previously hidden screws you need to remove.
Or you can watch a YouTube video (not a video I made) here that demonstrates how it's done.
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SOURCE: How do you replace the fuse in a microwave oven.
Be sure the oven is unplugged or the breaker is off.
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.
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.
You can also find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number from the tag on the oven here.
Let us know if we can help further.
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SOURCE: Burned out bulb on Kitchen Aid Microwave Model KBMC140
You will need to remove the oven from the wall and remove the outer cover.
If for some reason you don't have yours, you can download your owner's manual and installation instructions free from this page.
You can also find
helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full
model number from the tag on the oven here.
These models use halogen
lamps. You must not touch halogen types with your bare skin, as the
oils
will shorten the bulb life.
You should be able to
get one from a home center or local appliance parts store.
If you order it online (from the link above) it is part # 4375348.
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SOURCE: KitchenAid Microwave Model KCMS1555 does not work
Assuming your inside
light, turntable, and internal cooling fan all come on when you try to microwave, with the
symptoms you
have, I would most strongly suspect a shorted high voltage rectifier
diode or a bad magnetron, or a loose and possibly corroded connection
on the magnetron's terminal.
The diode is a fairly
cheap fix, and the mag will cost more.
If you or someone you
know
decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and
disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.
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.
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 your mini-manual,
or if you want to look at it before removing the controller, you can
download it here.
Here are some links you
or someone you know can use for test help, but read their safety
warnings first:
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/diode.html
(if it's not shorted or burned, it's
probably okay)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/xformer.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/cap_test.html
You can find links to helpful exploded
view diagrams and part ordering help
here. I recommend that you bookmark that
link to your favorites.
Accessing some
components for testing and possible replacement will require you to
remove the oven from the wall.
If
so, the installation instructions are very handy, and it's best to have
two people since the microwave can be heavy and awkward.
You can download owner's manuals
and installation instructions for several brands (including Amana, Jenn-Air,
Kitchenaid, Litton, Maytag, Roper, Tappan, Thermador and Whirlpool)
here.
If
it's within the magnetron portion of the warranty (usually 5-9 years)
but out of the original full warranty (usually 1 year), then your
manufacturer will cover the part cost, but not the cost to visit you (usually $75 -90) or
the labor charge to do the work(usually $75 -90 more) . See the model tag in or on the
unit for the date of manufacture.
If
nothing else, you can save about $75 by taking it to the shop yourself.
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to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating
of our answer.
SOURCE: How do i replace door handle
The door handle can easily be replaced on MOST microwave ovens by removing the inner door panel that goes around the perimeter of the glass. The following link explains how to access and replace the door handle:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3696942-microwave_oven_door_handle_replacement
The average cost for a replacement handle usually runs about $20 - $40. Replacements may be purchased at the websites listed in the link I provided.
The part number for the model number you provided varies depending on color, so make sure you order the correct one for your oven. You can view an exploded view of your microwave door here:
http://pcappliancerepair.com/model-display.php
The door handle is a simple repair that can be done with the door in place, or with the door removed. You do not have to uninstall the oven if this is an over the range model.
If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this helps you
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If the microwave door won't open the door hook might not be releasing properly. The door hook is installed inside the door and normally releases when the door is opened. The hook is made of plastic and will break over time. When this happens it will need to be replaced, it can't be repaired.
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If the microwave door won't open the button might be broken internally. The button can be replaced.
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If the microwave door won't open the handle actuator might be broken. This is a plastic part which can become brittle over time. This part is connected between the door button and the door latch assembly.
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