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Kitchenaid Electric Downdraft Cooktop Surface Element (3200W) Replacement #WPW10251108

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the surface element (3200W) on a Kitchenaid Electric Downdraft Cooktop (model #KCED600GSS2). The most common reason for replacing the element is if it is burned out.

All of the information for this element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool

Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket or nut driver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Double Oven Electric Range - Model KFED500ESS02
2
Kitchenaid double oven electric range - Right Front Surface Element replacement
3
Shock
4
Shut off the power supply to the outlet or junction box.
5
Open the upper oven door, and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the main top.
6
Sharp
7
With the screws unthreaded, carefully lift off the top.
8
Detach the surface element retaining clips from the support panel.
9
Note the orientation of the wires then disconnect them from the terminals.
10
Prepare the new surface element for installation, by transferring the spring clips from the old element to the new one.
11
Use the numbers engraved on the base to position the clips in the proper locations.
12
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals.
13
Insert the clips into the slots in the support panel and snap the new element into place.
14
Reinstall the main top by positioning the rear edge under the control panel support brackets.
15
Align the front edge then thread and tighten the two screws to secure.
16
Restore power to the outlet or junction box.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the surface element (3200W) on a Kitchenaid Electric Downdraft Cooktop (model #KCED600GSS2). The most common reason for replacing the element is if it is burned out.

All of the information for this element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool

Tools used: Phillips-head screwdriver, 1/4" socket or nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Double Oven Electric Range - Model KFED500ESS02
2
Kitchenaid double oven electric range - Right Front Surface Element replacement
3
Shock
4
Shut off the power supply to the outlet or junction box.
5
Open the upper oven door, and use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the main top.
6
Sharp
7
With the screws unthreaded, carefully lift off the top.
8
Detach the surface element retaining clips from the support panel.
9
Note the orientation of the wires then disconnect them from the terminals.
10
Prepare the new surface element for installation, by transferring the spring clips from the old element to the new one.
11
Use the numbers engraved on the base to position the clips in the proper locations.
12
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals.
13
Insert the clips into the slots in the support panel and snap the new element into place.
14
Reinstall the main top by positioning the rear edge under the control panel support brackets.
15
Align the front edge then thread and tighten the two screws to secure.
16
Restore power to the outlet or junction box.

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