Adam May 02, 2017 for Model Number KEBS208DSS10 I have had 2 sets of these hinges go bad in the last 8 months. They only last 3-4 months per set. Has Whirlpool said anything on the subject?
1 Answer Adam, The manufacturer does not have any information on this door hinge having an issue. You may need to replace the receptacles also as if they are damaged it can cause hinge failure. Read More...
Tim P October 01, 2014 for Model Number KEMS308GSSO I had to replace my inner door glass due to breakage.I also needed to replace the hinges.The hinge #4452343 is supposedly been changed to #4455526. After Assembling with new part's and hanging the door,upon opening the door fully the new hinges bound on the door liner bottom and tore the metal on the door liner bottom!! Door will not open fully without further damaging the door liner and will not close because of the torn metal.There is no adjustment on the hinges. Don't know what's up. Thank's Tim
1 Answer Tim, The only way that the door hinge could have torn the door liner is if the door was forced all the way open. The hinge would have been installed improperly for this to also have occurred or was warped where it would not go through the liner properly. Read More...
Mikeh October 14, 2013 for Model Number KEMS308GSS1 I have the same lower oven hinge problem and have replaced them three times in the past 6 months, and at least twice before that in the past couple of years. Same part # as the one listed here (4455526), the correct one for the stainless model. The service guy (factory authorized) also replaced a "receiver kit" the last time (part #8185503), but no help. I am super careful with this door, but after two months the hinges are toast. What's odd is the problem is getting worse. When I bought the house in 2007 I needed to replace the hinges at the time, then again every couple of years or so. But now its every couple of months. The oven is a 2002 model and is so far out of warrantee that KitchenAid won't support it. After quite a while on the phone with a service KA supervisor I got an offer for a 10% discount on a new one. Now what?
1 Answer Mike, Unfortunately we are not aware of any issues with the door hinges. The only thing to do would be to replace the hinges on the unit. We have not heard anything on there being an issue with the door hinges for your model. Read More...
Steve August 11, 2012 for Model Number Kitchen Aid Microwave & Oven Combo ~ KEMS308GSS3 I replaced the two original oven door hinge springs back in March because the door would not close all the way. A few weeks ago the same problem came up again and I call APP.com and they sent me a new set of the same hinges (Item #AP3083224 for stainless steel doors). These new hinges have been in place since then and just today the problem is back. Nothing, heavy or otherwise, was placed on the open door. As a matter of fact, the oven was maybe used twice since the last hinge replacement. Can you please give me some insite as to why this problem keeps coming back? I find it heard to believe that I am installing them incorrectly, since it is a very straight forward installation. I also can't believe that I received two bad hinges in a row. Thnx
1 Answer Hello Steve. You will need to check and see if the hinge reciever 4455521 is bad and needs to be replaced on the unit. These can cause the issue you are having as well. Read More...
Andrew March 05, 2012 for Model Number KEHC309JSS2 A year ago my oven door stopped closing all of the way, leaving the light on. I replaced both springs in the door, and it worked fine. Come tonight, it stopped shutting all the way again. Is it possible the springs went bad that quickly, or could it be something else? The door will close fine if I push it in, so I don't think it is the latch -- just not enough tension on the springs.
1 Answer Hello Andrew. Make sure the door is not binding, and not hitting the racks on the unit. If not, the springs WP4455526 may need to be replaced again. If something is set on the door, and it is heavy, it can cause the door not to close properly. Hope this helps. Read More...
Bob October 14, 2011 for Model Number gmc325pdq5 I recently purchased new door springs, do I need to remove the pin before installing them?
1 Answer Hi Bob. No Difinetely not. Remove the pins after installation and before you close the door. Thank You. Read More...
Al B. July 27, 2011 for Model Number KEBS107DSS7 (oven) Does the KEBS107DSS7 oven hinge (AP3083224) have any kind of ajustment for door closure?
1 Answer Hello Al. There is no adjustment on the door hinges. If the door does not close properly, you will need to replace the hinges WP4455526. Hope this helps. Read More...
Fred July 14, 2011 for Model Number KEBS208DSS6 The door on my double oven would not close all the way. I replaced all 4 hinges and the top door closes well but the bottom still lacks about a inch to close. I swapped the door and the same thing. The hinge receptacle looks good, I can't see any bents. I ran out of ideas. Is there an adjustment on kitchen aid? These are brand new hinges.
1 Answer Hi Fred. In trying to better understand your issue, I'm presuming you mean the top area of the bottom door is not closing. Could you have a bent door latch assembly? This will hold the door out. This part # is WP4451424. If your bottom of the door is the issue then I would examine the inner door panel. Thank you. Read More...