Kcms185jss how to remove control panel

To fix this issue you really need to hire a professional for safety purposes. You are looking around $500 + or - $50 for this repair.

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KitchenAid Microwave Model KCMS185JSS 3 Parts

The problem is one of the door switches has failed, usually caused by food partical buildup, switch must be replaced for normal operation.

Well your gonna have to take it down a take apart the microwave more than likely. Probably have a shorted HV diode,magnetron, shorted winding in HV transformer.burnt or frayed HV wire insulation

hi..Your micro hood is "shot".so it is not working properly.
The food may not be heating,but the electrical and the walls
of the unit might heat.This may cause sparking and melting
of the interior of the unit.
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Assuming your power line voltage is right, bearing the whole thread in mind, I'm sure you have a bad magnetron.

If you or someone you know decide to look into it, we have critical safety information and disassembly information at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa.

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There should also be a "mini-manual" (tech sheet) hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting, testing, and locating components.

If you follow the safety & disassembly info, this is not a difficult job for a do-it-yourselfer.

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its time repair will cost more than a new one

That's probably a failed humidity sensor, and repairing that is a pretty easy do it yourself job.

If you or someone you know wants to look into this, we have critical safety, disassembly, and troubleshooting info at our site, and our link is at our listing here on FixYa: http://tinyurl.com/yzjozk

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NOTE: There should also be a "mini-manual" hidden inside the unit behind the control panel or hidden on the left side behind the grille, which is very helpful when troubleshooting.

We're happy to help and we appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

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On most new MW ovens, the door will lift off the hinges once the top grille is removed. There are two screws on the top that hold the grille in place.