All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Microwave 66568612890

Burned out bulb

Husband replaced the bulb

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Theresa from OVERLAND PARK, KS
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Loud buzzing noise and no heat.

PartSelect website indicated replacing the high voltage power supply diode is the solution for "no heat" 99% of the time, but the diode was OK. There is more info at the website concerning the case of "loud buzzing and no heat" indicating the magnetron needs to be replaced. As an electrical engineer with knowledge of microwave components, this was also my best guess. However, getting to the magnetron is not the easiest job, but it's not impossible. You also have to be careful to bleed off any charge stored on the high voltage power supply capacitor. Luckily, I found my KitchenAid service manual tucked away inside the unit since I couldn't find it online.

Parts Used:

Magnetron

Charles R from Libertyville, IL
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

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Burned out light in microwave

Spouse just screwed in the new bulb and reinstalled the light cover plate with the two screws. Took under a minute. Works great.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

DANNY from SAINT JOHNS, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Supports were bad

Replaced the supports and rack.

Parts Used:

Meal Rack and Supports

Debra from PALMYRA, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Replacement of hood light bulbs

Unplug the microwave. Then remove the six screws that hold the lower panel which has the light bulb cover and a couple of vent filters. The light bulb sockets are on a fixture that is connected by a quick connect electrical connector. Disconnect that and the whole panel is free to access the bulbs. My bulbs were very fragile and trying to twist them out resulted in the glass twisitng loose with the base still in the sockets. I needed to use a needle nose pliers to remove the bases and then I replaced the bulbs and put every thing back together

Parts Used:

Light Bulb - 40W

Jerry from Pine, CO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Dropped the glass cooking tray and it broke in half

Looked up the Whirlpool Co. and ordered the part. It was quite simple. Arrived in 2 days and I simply placed it in the microware. It was very very easy!

E. Robinson

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Emily C from Brandon, MS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The old coupling melted and the tray cracked in half.

It took me 15 minutes total - 5 minutes to clean the microwave, 1 minute to install three new parts, and 9 minutes to enjoy my celebratory glass of wine!

Parts Used:

Drive Coupling

Microwave Turn Ring

Glass Cooking Tray

Diane from Sheridan, AR
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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One of the wheels came off

Took out turntable and swapped out old one with a new bright and shiny
New one, ring that is. It was easy using the part from parts select
Thanks
Paul

Parts Used:

Microwave Turn Ring

Paul from EXETER, NH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Drive coupling cracked would no longer rotate turntable plate

used screw driver to pry up old part. lifted right off. line up drive couple drive push on. repair took less than 1 minute to repair. works like new
Very Pleased with Parts Select replacement parts

Parts Used:

Drive Coupling

Edward from CENTENNIAL, CO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Very unusual. we had a brief fire inside the microwave which destroyed all the moving rotary parts.

First, we had to clean up all the interior surfaces, which was just cleaning. There was no internal damage. Then, just setting the center connector, rotary rollers and glass plate. Simple

Parts Used:

Microwave Turn Ring

Drive Coupling

Glass Cooking Tray

Jan from ELK GROVE, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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smoke alarm went off while frying

both of the pieces have a tab that help remove the pieces. They slip right out and new ones are putin place.

Parts Used:

Grease Filter

Charcoal Air Filters

Alma from Florence, SC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broke rotating plate, it fell off counter after being washed

Opened door and put new plate in.

Placed order on Thursday evening and received Sat Am

Parts Used:

Glass Cooking Tray

Lois P from Morris, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replace turntable motor

removed perimeter screws from the bottom side and the lower cover is hinged at the wall side. Motor is visible and easily removed with two screws. Take of the old one, install the new one, and reverse the procedure to put the bottom cover back in place. Will nee helper to hold one side of the bottom until couple of screws can be put in on the other side.

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