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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Convection Thermostat Replacement #W10389447 
Kitchenaid Microwave Convection Thermostat Replacement #W10389447
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$35.94Estimated Savings
$112.5003:36
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the convection thermostat on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the thermostat is if the convection setting will not work properly.
All of the information for this convection thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this convection thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01
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KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Convection Thermostat Replacement
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"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."
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Step 4: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the mounting flanges to the cabinet.
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Step 5: Remove the washers as well if still intact.
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Step 6: Have an assistant help you pull the appliance out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.
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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.
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"Step 8: Use a T-10 Torx Bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover."
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Step 9: List the cover up to detach.
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Step 10: Disconnect the convection thermostat wires.
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Step 11: Unthread the two screws securing the old thermostat to the convection housing.
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Step 12: Install the new convection thermostat by positioning it on the housing then thread the screws to hold it in place.
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Step 13: Connect the wires to the terminals.
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Step 14: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position and secure it with the screws.
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"Step 15: With an assistant, return the mircowave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
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"Step 16: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges, then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet."
20
Step 17: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
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Step 18: Turn the power supply back on.
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Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the convection thermostat on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the thermostat is if the convection setting will not work properly.
All of the information for this convection thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this convection thermostat 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 Convection Thermostat 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 a T-10 Torx Bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover."
12
Step 9: List the cover up to detach.
13
Step 10: Disconnect the convection thermostat wires.
14
Step 11: Unthread the two screws securing the old thermostat to the convection housing.
15
Step 12: Install the new convection thermostat by positioning it on the housing then thread the screws to hold it in place.
16
Step 13: Connect the wires to the terminals.
17
Step 14: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position and secure it with the screws.
18
"Step 15: With an assistant, return the mircowave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
19
"Step 16: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges, then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet."
20
Step 17: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
21
Step 18: Turn the power supply back on.
22
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
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