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Model: KEMS378GSSO	Brand: Kitchen Aid	Age: 1 - 5 years
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Spelman		#1 Posted : Tuesday, January 22, 2013 1:53:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/29/2012(UTC) Posts: 6		Door seems too heavy. Something broke when I pulled the oven out 4" to (successfully) replace the light bulb. I suspect the torsion spring, or something that secures it, is broken. How can I dis-assemble the door to investigate?


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Gene		#2 Posted : Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:10:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hello, You can find the instructions in one of our previous threads: http://forum.appliancepartspros...n-spring-micro-door.html Here are the breakdown diagrams and Parts for Whirlpool KEMS378GSS0 Wall Oven - AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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Spelman		#3 Posted : Monday, January 28, 2013 8:16:47 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/29/2012(UTC) Posts: 6		Gene, Many thanks. Just put in a new spring following pics and text in Post #11 you referred me to. One thing: I did not have to slide the microwave oven out to get at the screw securing the bottom of the black plastic skin. That skin was just secured by four (not two) outside screws easily accessible. Thanks again, Doug


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Gene		#4 Posted : Monday, January 28, 2013 7:10:45 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You are welcome Doug. We're glad to hear we could help you out. If there is anything else we can help you with, drop us a line. Gene.


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