Brand: KitchenAid
Category: Microwave Oven
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KCMS1655
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:52 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2011-10-01
Warranty Information
One year limited warranty covering repair or replacement of defects in materials or workmanship.
Microwave Oven Operation Summary
This manual covers the use and care of your KitchenAid Microwave Oven (Model KCMS1655). Key operations include:
- Installation: Ensure proper grounding, location, and electrical requirements are met.
- Control Panel: Familiarize yourself with buttons for power levels, cooking times, clock, timer, and specialized functions like Popcorn, Defrost, and Sensor Cooking.
- Manual Cooking: Set cook time and power level for customized cooking.
- Quick Touch Menus: Use pre-programmed settings for common foods like popcorn, beverages, and vegetables.
- Defrosting: Utilize Weight Defrost or Timed Defrost for thawing frozen foods.
- Care and Cleaning: Instructions for cleaning the microwave cavity, door, exterior, and control panel to maintain optimal performance.
- Troubleshooting: A guide to resolve common issues before calling for service.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing will operate | Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker | Replace fuse or reset breaker. If problem persists, call an electrician. |
| Microwave oven will not operate | Magnetron not working properly | Test by heating water. If it doesn't heat, call for service. |
| Door not completely closed | Firmly close door. | |
| Packaging spacer attached (some models) | Remove spacer, then close door firmly. | |
| Electronic control not set correctly | Refer to "Microwave Oven Control" section. | |
| Control Lock set | Refer to "Control Lock" section. | |
| "door" appears in display | Open/close door, then touch START. | |
| Microwave oven makes humming noise | Normal operation | Occurs when power supply in magnetron cycles on. |
| Microwave oven door looks wavy | Normal operation | Will not affect performance. |
| Turntable will not operate | Turntable not properly in place | Ensure turntable is correct side up and securely on support. |
| Turntable support not operating properly | Clean components, check, and reassemble. If problem persists, call for service. Do not operate without turntable. | |
| Turntable alternates rotation directions | Normal operation | Depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle. |
| Display shows messages | Display shows "0:00" | Power failure or clock turned off. See "Display" and "Clock" sections. |
| Display shows time countdown, but oven is not operating | Timer in use | Refer to "Timer" section. |
| Cooking times seem too long | Cooking power set improperly | Refer to "Microwave Cooking Power" section. |
| Large amounts of food being heated | Longer cooking times are needed. | |
| Incoming voltage less than specified | Have electrician check system. | |
| Interference with radio, TV, cordless phone, etc. | Oven plugged into same outlet as device | Try a different outlet for the electronic device. |
| Radio or TV receiver near oven | Move receiver away, or adjust antenna. | |
| Oven door and sealing surfaces dirty | Ensure these areas are clean. | |
| Cordless phone frequency 2.4 GHz | Use a corded phone, different frequency cordless phone, or avoid using during operation. |