KCMS1555RSS - Instructions

Although the housing cover of the microwave had the "tamper-proof screws" described by earlier commenters, I easily removed them with pliers rather than a special screwdriver. Like others, I found that one of the two hinge posts on the plastic Door Latch Bracket had broken off. The broken bracket could be removed easily, but I had troub ... Read more le fitting the blade of the replacement part into position until I loosened one more screw on the receiving latch board to allow extra maneuvering room. Only then did both hinge posts fit into their proper mounts and snap in easily.

Take off the cover top and both sides then i saw door latch bracket was broken one side after that I was used screw drivers take off old one out then replace new door latch bracket it very easy

Initially we started looking to buy a replacement microwave to replace our 13+ year old built-in microwave. It was a real pain finding a replacement to fit the exact dimensions. So I thought I'd try to find an old KitchenAid microwave. However, I was pleasantly surprised when this site came up on my search. Their website allows me to inpu ... Read more t the problems and then it showed two possible parts that needed to be replaced. I emailed tech support and asked them which part I needed. They responded very quickly and said I needed to replace the magnetron. I watched a couple YouTube videos and then pulled my microwave apart. It was incredibly easy to pull the outer cover off. The magnetron had 5 screws that needed to be removed and one electrical plug. Took me maybe 10 min to complete the entire repair. It was one of the easiest repairs I've done and so thankful for this site They saved me a ton of money from not buying a new microwave and we now have our microwave working again. In hindsight, I wouldn't hesitate. I'd order the Part now and get it fixed.

Purchaced special security type srewdriver to gain access to interior of microwwave. Latch is press fitted in roller type receiver. No tool required to remove and replce new latch. Reassembled cover and job completed.

Removed the microwave unit from the kitchen built in space. 4 screws hold the perimeter cover on the four corners. Unit comes out easily after unpluging from wall.
Laid the unit on the counter and removed torx and phillips screws to remove the cover that wraps around the top and sides.
Latch bracket behind the door button had ... Read more one pivot post broken. Removed the old bracket. Repositioned the new bracket by pressing it in at the plastic 'ears' on the microwave. The plastic 'ears' on the microwave unit give just slightly as the new bracket pivot posts wedge into place. Replaced the cover and put the microwave unit in the built in space.

After buying the (tamper proof star bit set) it only took about 15 min. You have to take the cover off to get at the latch. I found that removing the snap wire connectors made the installation easier. I made sure to mark each one, and not to force the new latch apart to much. It sure beat paying for a service call, saved about $100.

I pulled out the unit. Opened the back by using the special torx driver (bought at Lowe's). Found out that Door latch bracket is broke. Checked the computer and was prompted to the partselect.com. I compared the broken part to their diagram. Ordered the part on a Saturday, it came in on Tuesday. Stick the part to where it belong. Presto. ... Read more Microwave is working like new again.

well I unplugged the microwave one day prior to working on it. shock precaution smart way to do this job. very easy pullout the screws behind the unit pull off the outer casing. minor screws inside the unit you have to remove a couple things out of the way. unplug the magnetron and remove first gives you more room to work on the side pane ... Read more l to replace the micro switches. I only replaced one the bottom micro switch. only one bad, but since I was in there I clean the bulb and changed the magnetron any ways. I read other reviews and made my choice to do so. it works perfectly now. Thanks PartSelect for having parts.

I removed the cover using a philips screw driver and a set op tamper proof torx head allen wrench set. I inspected the latch assembly and found the door latch part broken. It was easy to remove and the new part snapped into place. Repair was finished and microwave back in service in less than five minutes. Most folks would throw their mic ... Read more rowave away and purchase a new one, the door mechanisms are usually easy to repair and parts are available. Be careful in there because of the potential of electrocution, that is why they put the tamper proof screws in place. Next time, try to repair your appliance before you decide to throw it away, may save you some hard earned money.

Remove Oven from cabinet.Remove rear outer shell, 8 screws. Loosen two screws holding receiver end of broken component which is also a gang bar for several switches. Install new door latch by inserting extended end into gang bar and one of the two rotating pins into obvious receptacle and popping the second pin into slot provided. Refast ... Read more ened screws holding gang bar. Cannot go wrong, holes are manufactured into receptacle which properly aligns the component. Reinstall rear outer shell, Remount into cabinet recepticle. Very simple !

Unplug the microwave. Remove the Philips head and safety Torx head screws along the bottom of the sides and rear of the microwave which hold the black cover on. Lift the cover up at the rear and slide it backwards to disengage the tabs on the front top. Remove the cover. Discharge the capacitor by shorting the terminals to each other ... Read more and then ground. Do this with a well insulated object and be aware there may be a pop when you do this. Keep hands, etc. on the insulated part of the object (screwdriver handle, etc). There's a lot of stored energy in that capacitor. I'd advise first checking the diode to make sure its not bad. Replace it if it is. The Magnatron is held in with a couple of screws on the top and sides. Unplug the connector and remove the screws. Remove the Magnatron. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Removed outer cover

removed lower door switch

installed new switch

Wa La!

I went to LG website enter model number and was given a list of parts that need to be replaced with a percentage of which part fails the most. I order micro switch PS3522738 which arrived and PS3529293 was backordered. I installed the one that arrived. The microwave worked briefly. I reordered and waited for both switches to arrive and in ... Read more stalled both. The microwave still doesn't work.

The push button door latch had broken on my microwave. After digging into the unit-which was the hardest part, getting the shell off and getting at the control panel, I was able to see an interior latch part that had one side of plastic broken off. 40. repair piece later and I was able to plug that in, put it all back together and it work ... Read more s, although it does not feel that solid or that it will last a lifetime. Glad I was able to fix instead of calling a repair guy.

Removed some cosmetic panels. Removed the assembly with micro switches. Examined the faulty switch by checking the clicking action of switch. Two others were ok by this method. Replaced the switch with new one. Works fine so far. Thanks to web site and YouTube videos.