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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Door Switch Replacement #W10211972
Kitchenaid Microwave Door Switch Replacement #W10211972
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$112.5004:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the microwave will not work even if the door is closed.
All of the information for this microwave door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave door switch 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 Door Switch 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 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 the left or sight side panel, depending on which switch you're replacing. "
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Step 11: Detach the panel.
15
Step 12: Pull the retaining Tabs back to release the switch from the holder.
16
Step 13: Note the location of the wires then disconnect them.
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Step 14: Install the new door switch by connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals.
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Step 15: Align the switch on the mounting pins and push the actuator in to fully seat the switch in the holder.
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Step 16: Realign the side panel and replace the screws.
20
Step 17: Replace the top access panel by inserting the read edge first.
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Step 18: Secure it with the screws.
22
"Step 19: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
23
"Step 20: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges, then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet."
24
Step 21: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
25
Step 22: Turn the power supply back on.
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Congrats! Your microwave is now ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the microwave will not work even if the door is closed.
All of the information for this microwave door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave door switch 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 Door Switch 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 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 the left or sight side panel, depending on which switch you're replacing. "
14
Step 11: Detach the panel.
15
Step 12: Pull the retaining Tabs back to release the switch from the holder.
16
Step 13: Note the location of the wires then disconnect them.
17
Step 14: Install the new door switch by connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals.
18
Step 15: Align the switch on the mounting pins and push the actuator in to fully seat the switch in the holder.
19
Step 16: Realign the side panel and replace the screws.
20
Step 17: Replace the top access panel by inserting the read edge first.
21
Step 18: Secure it with the screws.
22
"Step 19: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
23
"Step 20: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges, then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet."
24
Step 21: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
25
Step 22: Turn the power supply back on.
26
Congrats! Your microwave is now ready for use.
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