KHMS204 - Instructions
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The close door warning kept coming on and the microwave would not run
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Jeffrey from MOUNT ULLA, NC
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Don't waste your time with other parts stores online. Partselect sells quality parts and they arrived 2 days early. I purchase a door switch from another online store and the switch was defective.
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visible sparking inside top of MW unit
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Robert from Charleston, SC
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Remove the two screws to the plastic vent strip at the top of the unit. That exposes a metal cover (upper right) held in place by two more screws. (Found that removing the screw holding the key panel in place and moving that out of the way made for more work room) Remove the metal cover. The HV diode (visible) on one end is secured to the
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chassis by a screw. The other end is fitted to the HV capacitor. So unscrew one end and pull the HV diode off the capacitor. The replacement fits on like the old one came off. Very simple repair. But it would be safe to short the capacitor terminals to the chassis first. Noticed that it appeared the sparking was caused by the HV diode's outer casing being worn by the asbestos covered wire next to it and laying against it. I made sure the two were not touching, before putting the covers back on. Also, the problem started with an occasional spark when the MW started. It quickly deteriorated to a full, non-stop electrical sparking. You can hear it, smell it, and see it through the top vent. You don't need to remove unit to work on it.
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Turntable Motor burned out
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Mark from WEST NYACK, NY
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Unplug microwave
Remove bottom of Microwave with phillips screwdriver.
Remove connecting wires to Motor
Remove Motor (2 Screws) with Torx Wrench.
Transfer seal from old motor to new moter
Re-install motor
Connect wires
Reinstall Bottom of microwave
Plug back into outlet
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Remove bottom of Microwave with phillips screwdriver.
Remove connecting wires to Motor
Remove Motor (2 Screws) with Torx Wrench.
Transfer seal from old motor to new moter
Re-install motor
Connect wires
Reinstall Bottom of microwave
Plug back into outlet
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Diode had burnt out
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Benny from OZAN, AR
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Take off top facing over microwave using screwdriver also protection plate for diode and capaitor. Disconnect diode from frame, bracket to capacitor then remove, disconnect wires leaving diode on capacitor for right connection, replace, rewire done.
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Light burned out
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Terry from LINDSTROM, MN
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- Less than 15 mins
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One Phillip's screw to remove glass on bottom of unit. Pull old bulb out & insert new bulb. Replace glass & screw.
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Getter level with cabinet and use stud finder to make it easy.
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Terry from CENTRAL, IN
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- 1- 2 hours
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I measured. I leveled. I mounted hanging bracket and here's where it got tricky because you need two people to raise the microwave into position. I'd stack 2x4's In the back by the wall. I'd stackem in the front on the cabinet top then raise the back and add more. You get it front back front back until it's high enough to snag the bracket
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. Holes pre drilled raise it on up tighten bolts and poof you're done!! I did loosen the screws that pull the cabinets together and the bottom screw that holes the cabinet on one side. It didn't seem like it needed it the way it slipped in but maybe it slipped in because I did it. Only takes a minute. Use a minute here save an hour there. Go do it! Times a wastin!!
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Vent broken at the screw hole
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John from Lake Forest, CA
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- Less than 15 mins
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Replaced the old one with the new one, the only problem the new grill vent came without the clips and new screws. Other than that the grill is perfect.
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Lights bulbs burned out
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Kat from Hudson, NC
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Really easy for a 75-year old female; just spent more time reading the online manual than actually installing the light bulbs to find out where to access the light bulbs.
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Microwave worked perfectly but would no longer heat.
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Pat from Prior Lake, MN
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Looked up symptoms on parts select website. Ordered mag and diode. Very easy to take micro off the wall. Easily removed screws holding the skin on. Found diode. Really didn't need to replace it but since I had a new one (fairly cheap), just did so. Diode only installs one way. Can't botch it HOWEVER, MAKE SURE THE ONLY PART OF THE D
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IODE TO TOUCH THE GROUNDING POLE IS THE SCREW DOWN LEAD. IF THE OPPOSITE END LEAD, THAT WHICH IS THE PUSH ON TERMINAL, TOUCHES THE GROUNDING POLE, YOU'LL GET ARCHY SPARKY. The magnetron goes in very easy. Simply pay attention to how you removed it and reverse that process installing the new one. There are easy to use YouTube videos that show magnetron replacement. You can do this easily and save your microwave and $$ while doing so.
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Charcoal Filter clogged
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james from SHERRARD, IL
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- Less than 15 mins
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Remove top grill screws [2] remove grill replace filter put back together.
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Replace glass tray and charcoal filter
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Michael from CLARKSBORO, NJ
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- Less than 15 mins
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Replaced broken glass tray. Used two screwdriver to remove top front panel to replace charcoal filter. Microwave parts diagram with descriptions and part numbers made the project very simple. Price of parts was substantially less than manufacturers price schedule. A very satisfied customer.
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Maintenence
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Debra from IRVINE, CA
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- 30 - 60 mins
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I first unplugged the microwave. I then unscrewed the 2 screws from the top grill. I had to be careful because the grill was cracked close to each screw. It was a little tricky to remove the grill. Had to tilt it down as I removed it, and make sure the microwave door was opened as wide as possible. Filters were placed as the old ones, wi
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th the metal part up I believe. A little tricky to get one of the filters to fit. Grill was replaced with care so as not to further Crack it. Kind of maneuvered grill back in place, getting right side in place first. I noticed there were several tabs on the grill that needed to be placed inside of the microwave body while reinstalling the grill. Once the grill was in place, the 2 screws were put in to hold the grill in place.
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I accidentally broke the cook tray.
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Meghan from WEST JORDAN, UT
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- Less than 15 mins
I ordered a new one then put the new one in the microwave. Easiest fix ever!
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Replace bulb under the microwave
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Verne from HENDERSONVLLE, NC
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- Less than 15 mins
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Piece of cake. One screw to release the dropdown light diffuser. Just remember, the you're screwing the new bulb in from a reverse perspective. Also this site sends the correct part the first time.
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Vent grille fell off due to cracked pieces
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Sara from HONEA PATH, SC
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- Less than 15 mins
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Simply removed old screws from the remaining pieces still attached to my microwave. Cleaned up all surfaces. Put new grille into place. Replaced screws in the holes. Went great. Part fits perfectly.
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