David C Indian Land , SC November 23, 2018 Appliance: KitchenAid 30" Built-In Electric Double Oven Thermal Convection Lower Microwave Convection KEMC308KSS03 High voltage capacitor shorted. Replaced myself. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Darnell W Uxbridge , MA October 23, 2021 Our Whirlpool Accubake system microwave which is part of the cabinet combo stopped heating and the interior light stopped working. I love the videos produced by your organization. They may not cover the exact appliance, however, they provide insight into safety and concepts in approaching the job. Disassembly, removing, and replacing the magnetron, capacitor, diode, and light bulb, which took about 3 hrs from start to finish resulted in a working microwave with light. The rep that answer questions and checked my parts prior to ordering was a confidence builder. I never attempted a job like this before. Yet, with safety tips and the objective clear there was every reason to try. Disassembly was confusing due to the number of sheet metal screws and hidden screws. Staying organized was key. The removal and replacement are easy steps. I just needed to keep safety at the forefront of the process. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Cliff B Seattle , WA May 03, 2021 Appliance: KitchenAid 30" Built-In Microwave KBMC140HSS02 Bad magnetron Replaced the magnetron, capacitor and diode. Symptoms of failure were change in tone/noise put out by the microwave and no heat in the item being microwaved. Could have been a failure of either the diode, capacitor or the magnetron, but I believe it was the magnetron that failed. Replaced all three. The right hand side of the housing needs to be removed to access these parts. Take lots of pictures for reference as it all comes apart, wiring, placement of the various screws, etc. Not an easy job. Took me about 2.5 hours to complete including removal/re-install of the microwave in the kitchen cabinetry. Works great now. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Yonghua W El Dorado Hills , CA July 12, 2018 Appliance: Model KITCHENAID Microwave oven didn't heat Replaced Diode, Capacitor, and Magnetron. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set