3.Remove the burned-out bulb.

4.Replace bulb, using a tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves to handle the bulb. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.

5.Replace bulb cover and mounting screw.

6.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

Replacing Oven Light

The microwave oven light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

To Replace:

1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2.Pull the vent grille out.

3.Open the door.

4.Remove charcoal odor filter. (See “Replacing Filters” section.)

5.Lift up the bulb cover.

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A. Bulb cover

6.Remove the burned-out bulb by squeezing the wire clip together, pulling to the right and lifting.

7.Replace bulb, using tissue or wearing clean cotton gloves to handle bulb. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.

8.Close bulb cover.

9.Replace charcoal odor filter.

10.Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bottom until it snaps into place.

11.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

■Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

■Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.

Oven will not operate

■Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.

■Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the door?

Remove spacer, then firmly close door.

■Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See “Microwave Oven Control” section.

■On some models, is the Control Lock set? See “Control Lock” section.

■On some models, is the Demo Mode activated? See “Demo Mode” section.

■Is the magnetron working properly?

Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

Oven makes humming noise

■This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off.

Oven door looks wavy

■This is normal and will not affect performance.

Turntable will not operate

■Has the tape been removed from turntable hub? See “Turntable” section.

■Is the turntable properly in place?

Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support.

■Is the turntable support operating properly?

Remove turntable. Remove and clean turntable support and rollers. Replace turntable support. Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on the turntable, then restart microwave oven. If it still is not working, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly.

Turntable alternates rotation directions

■This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle.

Display shows messages

■Is the display showing an “Oven Status” screen, with a letter/number code and instruction to inform KitchenAid? The oven has detected an internal problem. It has run a self- checking program and displayed the error. Call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

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YKHMS175M specifications

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