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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Sliding Arm Support Replacement #8205686
Kitchenaid Microwave Sliding Arm Support Replacement #8205686
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$9.23Estimated Savings
$112.5005:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the sliding arm support on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the support is if it is damaged.
All of the information for this support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01
2
KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Sliding Arm Support Replacement
3
"Step 1: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your microwave."
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Step 2: Open the oven door and remove any racks from the oven along with the turntable and support.
5
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED
6
"Step 3: You will need a regular Phillips-head screw driver, a T-10 Torx Bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave. "
7
Step 4: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the mounting flanges to the cabinet.
8
Step 5: Remove the washers as well if still intact.
9
Step 6: Have an assistant help you pull the appliance out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Step 7: Be aware that if the conduit cable is not long enough to move the microwave oven you will need to disconnect the power and grounding wires and remove the conduit cable from the junction box.
11
Step 8: Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the four screws securing the top access panel.
12
Step 9: Lift the panel up then slide foward to remove.
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Step 10: Now unthread all of the screws securing right side panel.
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Step 11: Detach the panel.
15
Step 12: Remove the sliding arm level assembly spring.
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Step 13: Detach the sliding arm from the support.
17
Step 14: Push the latch release rod down to detach the lever from the support.
18
Step 15: Use a T-10 Torx Bit to unthread the screws to release the old support.
19
Step 16: Install the new sliding arm support by aligning it the base then thread the screws to secure.
20
"Step 17: If necessary, hook the lever onto the release rod with the pin facing inward. "
21
Step 18: Now align the lever on the support ped and push the release rod down to fully seat the lever on the peg.
22
"Step 19: Open the oven door and raise the rod to insert the top of the rod into the door switch holder, then close the door to hold the rod in place."
23
Step 20: Reattach the sliding arm to the support.
24
Step 21: Open the door to allow the latch release rod to drop then attach the spring to the support and the lever.
25
Step 22: Realign the side panel and replace the screws.
26
Step 23: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
27
Step 24: Secure it with the screws.
28
"Step 25: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
29
Step 26: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges and then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
30
Step 27: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
31
Step 28: Turn the power supply back on.
32
Congrats! Your microwave is now ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the sliding arm support on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the support is if it is damaged.
All of the information for this support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this support replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01
2
KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Sliding Arm Support Replacement
3
"Step 1: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your microwave."
4
Step 2: Open the oven door and remove any racks from the oven along with the turntable and support.
5
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED
6
"Step 3: You will need a regular Phillips-head screw driver, a T-10 Torx Bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave. "
7
Step 4: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the mounting flanges to the cabinet.
8
Step 5: Remove the washers as well if still intact.
9
Step 6: Have an assistant help you pull the appliance out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Step 7: Be aware that if the conduit cable is not long enough to move the microwave oven you will need to disconnect the power and grounding wires and remove the conduit cable from the junction box.
11
Step 8: Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the four screws securing the top access panel.
12
Step 9: Lift the panel up then slide foward to remove.
13
Step 10: Now unthread all of the screws securing right side panel.
14
Step 11: Detach the panel.
15
Step 12: Remove the sliding arm level assembly spring.
16
Step 13: Detach the sliding arm from the support.
17
Step 14: Push the latch release rod down to detach the lever from the support.
18
Step 15: Use a T-10 Torx Bit to unthread the screws to release the old support.
19
Step 16: Install the new sliding arm support by aligning it the base then thread the screws to secure.
20
"Step 17: If necessary, hook the lever onto the release rod with the pin facing inward. "
21
Step 18: Now align the lever on the support ped and push the release rod down to fully seat the lever on the peg.
22
"Step 19: Open the oven door and raise the rod to insert the top of the rod into the door switch holder, then close the door to hold the rod in place."
23
Step 20: Reattach the sliding arm to the support.
24
Step 21: Open the door to allow the latch release rod to drop then attach the spring to the support and the lever.
25
Step 22: Realign the side panel and replace the screws.
26
Step 23: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
27
Step 24: Secure it with the screws.
28
"Step 25: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
29
Step 26: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges and then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
30
Step 27: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
31
Step 28: Turn the power supply back on.
32
Congrats! Your microwave is now ready for use.
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