Take your measurements and compare them to the measurements from various microwaves online, then go to the store that has the same measurements. I wouldn't use the microwave for fear of a fire.
SOURCE: MICRO WAVE RUNS BUT IT DOES NOT HEAT
Generally, the most common causes of a failure to heat are:
- bad door switches or door switch mounts
- loose connection at the magnetron
- problem or loose connection on the control unit circuit board
- bad magnetron or other high voltage part such as high-voltage rectifier diode
If you or a friend decide to look into it, we have critical safety information, info on door switch diagnosis and
replacement, and disassembly information at our site, linked here on Fixya: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk
You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here: http://tinyurl.com/gv383
SOURCE: KitchenAid KHMS155L 1000 Watts
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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SOURCE: microwave seems to be working
Chances are you have a shorted high voltage rectifier diode or a bad magnetron, but it may be a bad high voltage transformer.
There should
be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or
hidden on the left side behind the grille, which isvery helpful when troubleshooting & testing.
At our site, we have a video showing how to remove a typical over the range control panel assembly in under 5 minutes.
You can usually find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts by entering your full model number here.
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, it's probably fine)
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/mag_test.html
http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/xformer.html
If
you'd rather have a pro take a look, I would recommend that you contact
Whirlpool customer service to find your nearest Whirlpool-authorized
service center.
Whirlpool customer service is here and you can also enter your model number on that page to download your owner's manual, installation instructions, etc..
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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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happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your
thoughtful rating of our answer.
SOURCE: Kitchen Aid (KA) Over stove Micro - vent grill plastic brackets
My grill has also fallen off twice. It usually results in the tabs breaking off. My solution has been to add tiny (1/2" x 1") shims in the slots where the tabs have broken. Look carefully. There are two tiny channels. I wedged the wood in and then reattached the grill using sheet metal screws in the same screw holes. It won't come down again. In three years since doing the kitchen with all KA appliances we have replaced the grill once. We had the stove removed and replaced by the appliance company at no charge after 4 months. We had our ice maker replaced out of warranty. I would never recommend KA appliances to anyone. The quality is absolutely terrible.
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