KCMS14 - Instructions
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Intermittent loss of power in open and closing door.
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David from San Francisco, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Make sure 110v at the transformer. Activate switch controlled by the push button to open and close door. Push in the small metal arm on the switch with none metallic probe. If power is restored to microwave the switch is faulty and need replacement. One switch is not available, the whole 3 switch assemble has to be purchased.
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turn table rotary motor stopped
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R. Doyle from La Grande, OR
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
removed microwave cover screws, unplugged motor, screwed on new one
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Microwave was running, but would not heat
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Keith from oakdale, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I started by calling a reputable service company to diagnose my problem. The repair tech told me it was the magnetron and it was a "very difficult" repair that required two people because the over-the-range unit needed to be taken down. I asked for a detailed estimate. He quoted $550 including parts and labor. After he left, I researc
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hed the part costs on this site and realized his costs were very inflated. I purchased the magnetron for $220. It arrived at my door two days later. Installation was very easy. First, I unplugged the unit. Then, while my wife was making sure it did not fall off the wall bracket, I unscrewed the two mounting screws from the top of the cabinet. I lifted the unit down from the wall and set it on the kitchen counter. The shell needed removed from the microwave which involved about 20 screws. This provided access to the magnetron on top. The magnetron is secured by five screws and a plug. I unplugged it, unscrewed it, and removed the old part. Then, I installed the new magnetron, and tested the microwave to make sure this did the trick. It worked. I put the outer shell back on the microwave and cleaned the microwave. (This is a great opportunity to clean the areas you do not typically see!). I then remounted the unit and plugged it back in. Saved myself a bit of money so I took the family out to dinner and a movie to celebrate. Microwave was in working order for heating up left overs the next day! Thank you!!!
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motor would start by itself when door closed
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Lewis from Loveland, CO
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
remove 4 screws from top, front louvered panel snaps out. remove 1 screw from top of keypad, keypad pivot's forward and can be removed. There is a white mounting bracket inside left. Remove two screws, one top and one bottom, bracket lifts up and out. 3 sets wires are attached, mark them with masking tape, top, center, bottom and pull out
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plugs. They can only attach one way. Using a very small screw tip, lift plastic latch from switch, it rotates out and is removed from the pivot pin. reassemble in reverse order after switches are replaced
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My turntable shattered
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Terry from New York, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Partselect sent me the right thing in two days! The whole process was easy as pie.
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My glass tray broke in the microwave.
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Karen from Studio City, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I called to make sure I was replacing the correct part. I paid over the phone and it came the next day. Very very easy process.
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Microwave would not cook
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Scott from Mickleton, NJ
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
All the electrics worked on Amana microwave EXCEPT for the cooking function. Inspected the control board and found the upper switch on the door interlock was burnt. Installed new switch in minutes and everything now works fine. Unfortunately, had to purchase expensive two switch "kit" although only one switch was kaput. PartsSelect mai
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ling was SUPER fast. Thanks for looking, Scott
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Stopped working completely
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Ramo from Sylvan Grove, KS
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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My wife was pushing a few buttons with her knuckle (hands were full)and the microwave just turned off. Just like we had blown a breaker. First I unpluged it. Then I removed the phillips screws of the front panel, and found and removed the ceramic fuse. 3 days later I received the new fuse in the mail, and put it in. I plugged the micr
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owave back in and it works great.
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Approximately 5 seconds into heating something, the microwave went dead
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chap from edmond, OK
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
It literally took me longer to unpackage the fuse than to install it. I removed the outer shell by unscrewing the five screws, lifted it off and set it aside. The old fuse was readily visible so I pulled it out and put the new one in its place. I set the shell back on and replaced the screws. I plugged it in and ran it for 30 seconds
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while still in the shop just to make sure that solved the problem and presto - it worked like a charm. A $20 part saved me from having to purchase a new microwave (sadly, I had to break the news to the wife).
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Broken microwave glass tray
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Lois from Chicago, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I had purchased the wrong replacement tray from Amazon and could not find the right one on their website. Yours was exactly what I needed.
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cracked glass tray
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Mrs. Diane from New Orleans, LA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
very easy just put the tray on the turntable. excellent delivery service arrived sooner then expected.
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Outside of cabinet got hot & food inside of microwave did not get cooked
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Francis from Doylestown, PA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Replaced the diode (aka wire-vltge) in the HV circuit after removing cabinet cover using both the secure torx screw drvr & phillips head screw drvr. The hardest part of the job was finding the secure torx nut drvr tool on the internet & purchasing same.
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