Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Range Power Cord Replacement #W10640762

Whirlpool Gas Range Power Cord Replacement #W10640762

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the power cord on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing the power cord is if nothing is working on the range and the control board is not at fault; the power cord is only very rarely defective.

All of the information in this power cord replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide

Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, pliers, flat head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the power cord on your range make sure the old cord is unplugged.
2
Lift up the left side of the range and support it.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the bottom of the left side panel.
4
With the screws unthreaded, remove the support and lower the appliance.
5
Now remove the screws securing the support braces to the side panel.
6
Unthread the lower mounting screw.
7
Unthread the screws securing the spark module cover to the side panel.
8
Pull the side panel out, being careful not to bend it, and prop it open.
9
Using a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screw to release the power cord grounding wire.
10
Disconnect the power cord wire harness.
11
Use pliers to depress the tabs to release the power cord strain relief and a flat-head screwdriver to pry the old cord free.
12
Install the new power cord by inserting the wire connecter through the hole in the rear panel and snapping the strain relief into place.
13
Connect the wire harness.
14
Remove the support and reposition the side panel.
15
Secure the lower mounting screw.
16
Position the grounding wire and secure it with the screw.
17
Rethread the screws to secure the spark module cover to the side panel.
18
Realign the support braces and secure the screws.
19
Lift the range up and support it then thread and tighten the screws to secure the bottom of the side panel.
20
Remove the support and lower the appliance.
21
With the repair completed plug the new power cord in and your range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the power cord on a Whirlpool gas range. The most common reason for replacing the power cord is if nothing is working on the range and the control board is not at fault; the power cord is only very rarely defective.

All of the information in this power cord replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide

Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 inch socket or nut driver, pliers, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the power cord on your range make sure the old cord is unplugged.
2
Lift up the left side of the range and support it.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the bottom of the left side panel.
4
With the screws unthreaded, remove the support and lower the appliance.
5
Now remove the screws securing the support braces to the side panel.
6
Unthread the lower mounting screw.
7
Unthread the screws securing the spark module cover to the side panel.
8
Pull the side panel out, being careful not to bend it, and prop it open.
9
Using a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screw to release the power cord grounding wire.
10
Disconnect the power cord wire harness.
11
Use pliers to depress the tabs to release the power cord strain relief and a flat-head screwdriver to pry the old cord free.
12
Install the new power cord by inserting the wire connecter through the hole in the rear panel and snapping the strain relief into place.
13
Connect the wire harness.
14
Remove the support and reposition the side panel.
15
Secure the lower mounting screw.
16
Position the grounding wire and secure it with the screw.
17
Rethread the screws to secure the spark module cover to the side panel.
18
Realign the support braces and secure the screws.
19
Lift the range up and support it then thread and tighten the screws to secure the bottom of the side panel.
20
Remove the support and lower the appliance.
21
With the repair completed plug the new power cord in and your range should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Range/Stove/Oven
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Gas
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
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