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Model: KHMS155LWH3	Brand: Kitchen Aid	Age: 1 - 5 years
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marker2001		#1 Posted : Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:11:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 4/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		I replaced the capacitor / diode and now the unit runs and heats but when you first turn it on, it makes a short, quite loud buzzing sound from the magnetron / capacitor area and the light in the chamber flicker. It sounds like it's going to explode, just for a second, and then all is fine. :confused: Any suggestions?


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magician59		#2 Posted : Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:16:28 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 8/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 3,273		Try reversing the wires on the capacitor. It will make a growling sound when wired backwards.


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