The KHMS155LSS is a legacy KitchenAid over-the-range microwave now approaching two decades in service in surviving units. Owner reports on this model document two specific recurring issues: a door handle prone to cracking with age, and a vent grille that can work loose or detach — both mechanical wear points distinct from the microwave’s cooking electronics, and both worth addressing before they progress into a bigger repair.
Key Features
- 30" over-the-range microwave hood combination, 1000W
- 1.5 cu. ft. capacity
- Vent grille ventilation
- Standard sensor cooking programs
- Electro-mechanical/early-digital touchpad controls
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Door handle cracking or breaking (a well-documented complaint on this model)
02
Vent grille repeatedly loosening or falling off
03
Unit intermittently powering on or running on its own — a documented safety complaint worth having inspected promptly
04
Control board faults after 15+ years of service