Kenmore Microwave 401.85046010 (40185046010, 401 85046010) Parts

I took the machine screws out of the outer panel for the right side only. Then pull the panel back a bit to release the lips from the front of the machine and had immediate access to the internal assembly that housed mounting nut. Order the new parts from AppliancePartsPro.com during the Thanksgiving week. Still received via FedEx in short time due to their same day shipping - which was greatly appreciated and surprising. Most small part places take a while to get the product out the door,... Read more

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• Tray won't turn

We ordered a new Roller Guide Assembly. Read more

I did my research and based on what I discovered via chat rooms, etc... I was pretty sure the problem was the Magnetron. Of course Samsung wouldn't stand behind it! The part was under a 10 year warranty but I had to pay their technician to come and diagnose then come back to repair. So I chatted with a rep from Appliance Pros and she confirmed that the symptoms sounded like I needed to replace the Magnetron. I ordered it, It arrived two days earlier than the estimated delivery date! It took me... Read more

I attempted to diagnose the four thermostats/thermal switches in the microwave....two right behind the control panel, one on top of the cooking cabin, and one under a metal shroud above the magnetron. While checking continuity with a voltmeter, i questioned one of them behind the control panel and the one above the magnetron. I then noticed a burn mark on the plastic connector sleeve for the one above the magnetron. I took a scrap piece of 14 gage copper wire and beat the ends flat with a... Read more

Unplugged power cord. Removed the microwave from over the range. Removed vent and screws on of microwave, which allowed me to remove compartment containing sensor at upper left area of microwave. Removed clamp holding sensor. Removed and replaced sensor. Reversed process and reinstalled unit. Read more

Opened up hinged bottom of microwave and saw that the old motor had come loose from its secure position. I decided to replace the old motor with the new one and secured it into place, which was very simple--just a matter of unplugging the old motor's connection; plugging in the new one; securing the motor in place with one screw; closing up the hinged bottom; putting in the new coupler; and checking to see if it works. It did! Read more

• broken bulb

Our microwave is mounted over the range, and has dual lights underneath that light up the range. A while back in trying to replace burned out bulbs, one of the bulbs broke and in trying to remove the rest of the bulb from the socket, I accidentally destroyed the socket. We worked fine with the remaining bulb for a year or so, but it finally burned out. Unfortunately all of the replacement bulbs would only last 1-2 days before burning out again in the one socket. When I'd originally destroyed... Read more

Did a little research prior to opening the microwave up. Microwave has to be taken down for repair and then hung back on the wall after repair. Would recommend using 2 people for this job. Checked the 3 thermocouples, one at the top (normally closed) and two at the bottom (one is normally closed and one normally opened). All three checked good. Checked both fuses, found the fuse marked Main Fuse to be blown. Fuses blow because of a problem, did some digging. Prior to the microwave going out... Read more

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Main Fuse did not open, only fuse for high voltage section was opened. Prior to the fuse blowing a louder than normal hum was heard from microwave for 1-2 seconds prior. Easy fix is the high voltage capacitor, so first checked the voltage across the capacitor terminals to ensure capacitor was discharged. Typically should be reasonably discharged within 30sec-1min assuming drain resistor is still in place. Removed the high voltage cap, and checked the capacitance and did not get a reading.... Read more

• shuts off after a few seconds

Ordered replacement transformer from appliance part pros.Found a video on youtube showing start to finish of how to remove and replace over the range microwave transformer. Received part amazingly fast, took about 45 minutes from start to finish to install new part. Microwave is like new, loud buzzing noise is gone! Thanks guys and a merry Christmas to all! Read more

Purchased the hardware and mounted the unit myself. The operator who helped me make the purchase was fantastic and deserves a raise. She spent the time with me to understand how the mounting bracket I already had worked in mounting the unit. If you know who she is please tell her thank you from me!! Read more