Need to replace stirrer blade on KitchenAid microwave

SOURCE: Microwave Upper Stirrer Motor

What up, Roller?
The straight up answer to your question is "Yes, you can continue using the oven without the stirrer motor". Here's the thing, though... the stuff you put in it won't heat evenly. I'm talkin' about big stuff; turkey, ham... stuff like that. And if you've utilized the defrost function in the past, you can forget about that now. But if you use it to heat up a dinner plate or a cup of coffee, you're good to go.

Another thing. You're motor is not the problem, it the coupler that connects to the motor shaft that has given out on you. That's the thing that connects to the motor shaft. You can see it, by lifting the glass outta your MW... see that little plastic drive gear there? It has three spokes on it. That's the gremlin in the machine.

The part number for it is WB06X10144. You can call a local appliance parts place or you can get one online (<---just type in the part number to a search engine).

Simple to replace... pull the old one out and slide the new one into place. See? Easy! Oh yeah, then you have to plug the motor back in, but hey! You already know how to do that! Cool!

Don't forget to rate my solution, OK? Show me some FixYa love, Roller!

SG

SOURCE: replace the buttons on a kitchenaid microwave Khhs179lss-5

First, you need to uninstall the microwave (MW) from the cabinet by removing the screws that hold it in place at the top. Open the cabinet doors above the MW to locate the screws.
You will need someone to help you at this point in removing the screws and dropping the MW down. Be sure and unplug the MW before you remove the screws.
Next, you need to take the cover/shell off by locating and removing screws A/R. They are mostly across the back and side bottom.
From there on out, you should be able to methodically find and locate the various fasteners that will get to the button pad.