YKHMS145JBL1 KitchenAid Microwave - Instructions

Took the the want burned out , and put the new ones.

I just looked at the broken one to see where it broke and looked at the microwave. I realized that there were two screws that were supposed to hold the vent grill along with 3 slots on the bottom. I inserted the slots on the bottom into the preset spaces for them, lined up the top with the two screws and screwed them into place. Checked to make sure the screws were not too tight and that was it. New vent grill in place and ready to go.

replaced burnt parts

Not so sure this would qualify as "instructions", but I only needed a screwdriver because the "D" rings of the old vent filters broke off and I had to pry to old ones out. Keep in mind, I am mechanically disadvantaged and can barely change an A/C filter ... that being said, all I did for this order was input my Model number and PartSelect found the correct replacement part. I receive the parts super quick (faster than the other 2 purchases I did that day). The only bummer was the packaging ... super huge box for small tiny parts. Otherwise, I now know where to go for replacement parts. This project should be a "no-brainer" for most DYI's, so getting the right parts with just a model number was lifesaving for me :0)

Removed the three screws on the side popped the whole panel off, unscrewed the handle and used those screws for the new handle. Removed and transferred the glass panel held down with hot glue. Popped the new panel back on the door and screwed the three screws back in to hold. Took about twenty minutes.

Remove the old door panel by first removing the three screws on the right-hand-side (rhs) of the door.Then pry the old door panel off by using a flat-blade screwdriver. Begin at the rhs near the door handle. The door panel is attached by being pressed into plastic fingers. Once the door panel is loosened from the plastic clips, you should find that it hinges out from the hinge side of the door. If you are just replacing the door panel you will need to remove the plastic retainer and glass plate in the old door panel. These also are retained by plastic clips. You then need to remove the door handle from the old panel since you will attach this to the new door panel. I suggest putting a reasonably large washer on each of the two screws that hold the handle since it is the stress caused by these two screws that caused your old door panel to crack. The washers distribute the stress on the door over a larger larger area. Snap the glass plate from the old panel into the clips on the new door panel. Secure the glass plate with the plastic retainer than you removed from the old door panel. Begin installing the new door panel complete with the glass plate and plastic retainer by first placing it over the hinge side end of the door. The plastic tabs in the door panel should fit into recesses on the lhs of the microwave. Then gently begin pressing the new door panel into the plastic clips on the microwave frame. Work from the hinge side to the door handle side. Congratulations - you have just saved yourself $300+ on the purchase of a new microwave oven!

Make sure that the screws go in the holes, after you put the grill in place.

Replaced with new parts

The repair went without a hitch following the instructions provided. I could not be more pkeased.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket. 2. Remove the 10 screws holding the bottom cabinet cover in place. The bottom cabinet cover will swing down allowing acces to the inside ofe the microwave. 3. Remove the connector from the turntable motor. 4. Use a T15 Torx driver to remove the 2 Torx screws holding the motor in place. 5. Remove the motor. 6. Reverse the process using the new motor.

My 17 yr old followed the directions and replaced the front a panel and handle in less than 25 minutes. He said it was easy and the directions were good.

remove old vent that was held in place by clips and two screws re-installed. Only problem is that should have ordered new clips was not aware that they did not come with the new vent

I removed the three screws holding the door trim panel and handle. It was an easy job and required a little force. I removed the glass and backing from the trim and removed the handle. I used two screws to remove the handle. I used a few pieces of double-sided tape tp secure the from glass panel in place. I them re-installed the door and handle with the three screws and side of the door away from the hinge. Nice, neat and very easy job.

The front panel is held in place by 3 screws on the right edge of the door. Remove the screws then carefully pry off the front panel from the door. This takes some doing so as not to put too much stress on the door itself as you pry the panel off. The back of the panel is snapped into the door so it isn't easy to pry off. Once you have loosened the panel be careful that the glass window and its frame behind the panel does not fall out and crash to the floor. Once the panel is removed and the glass window and frame are safe, you will see 2 self tapping screws on the back of the front panel that holds the door handle to the front panel. I ordered 2 new screws but they were machine screws, not self tapping. Make sure you keep the old screws! Screwing in the self tapping screws to the new handle was not easy. Be sure you have the proper size screw driver so as not to strip the heads. It takes a lot of pressure to get the screws all the way into the handle. Make sure the glass panel and frame are set in properly than push the frame on to the door so it snaps in all the way around. I worked from left to right as I tapped the panel in place. Once it's in place and the screw holes on the panel and door frame line up replace the 3 screws and you're done.

After removing the three screws from the outside edge of the door , use a flat blade screwdriver and you fingers to pry the base of the front plastic panel off the door. The cover is held in place with molded in plastic clips . If you are just trying to swap the handle, I'd suggest you buy a new plastic door panel as it's tough to remove without risking it cracking (sorry it is quite expensive...but MUCH cheaper than a new appliance). Once removed, the glass outer window has to be removed by gently prying back the plastic clips that hold the internal bezel that hold it in place. You'll have to take the screws out of the old handle and re-use them . I backed up my screws with penny washers to spread the force applied to the plastic panel...probably the cause of the cracking in the first place. On reassembling (the reversed of taking it to bit) make sure the glass is clean on the inside (no fingerprints) before you snap everything back together. I gave it a "bit difficult" because if you don't act with finesse, you'll crack bits that you don't want to crack!