The KMHS120ESS is KitchenAid’s current over-the-range microwave, doing double duty as both a microwave and the range hood ventilation for the cooktop below it. Because those two functions share the same housing, a ventilation complaint and a microwave-electronics complaint are diagnosed as separate systems even though they’re both reported as “the microwave.”

The KMBP100ESS is a built-in speed-oven-style microwave that layers convection and grill elements on top of standard microwave cooking, using its Crispwave technology and a dedicated crisper pan to brown foods a standard microwave can’t. Now roughly a decade into service, the convection element and turntable motor are the parts most likely to need attention, […]

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 […]

A microwave doesn’t need much upkeep, but a handful of simple habits keep a KitchenAid unit running safely and efficiently for years.

A microwave that does absolutely nothing when you press start can have a cause as minor as a door latch or as significant as an internal failure.

A microwave looks like one of the simplest appliances in the kitchen, which is exactly why its internal risks catch people off guard.