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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Temperature Sensor Replacement #W11208292
Kitchenaid Microwave Temperature Sensor Replacement #W11208292
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$116.21Estimated Savings
$112.5004:44
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the temperature sensor on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the sensor is if the microwave will not work at all.
All of the information for this temperature sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this temperature sensor 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 Temperature Sensor
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED
4
"Step 1: You will need a regular Phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch nut driver, a T-20 Torx Bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave."
5
"Step 2: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your microwave."
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Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks fro the oven along with the turntable and support.
7
Step 4: Now 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: Now have an assistant to 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: Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover. "
12
Step 9: Lift the cover up to detach.
13
Step 10: Now use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the screw securing the temperature sensore bracket to the convection housing.
14
"Step 11: With the bracket removed, lift out the sensor."
15
"Step 12: Next, use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the top access panel."
16
Step 13: Lift the panel up then slide forward to remove.
17
"Step 14: Disconnect the sensor wire from the main control board, then cut the zip tie to fully release the sensor wire. "
18
Step 15: Install the new temperature sensor by feeding the wire through the hole in the rear panel and connecting the wire to the control board.
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Step 16: Insert the sensor into the hole reposition the bracket and secure it with the screw.
20
Step 17: Use a zip tie to bundle the wires back together.
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Step 18: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
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Step 19: Secure it with the screws.
23
Step 20: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position the cover and rethread the screws to secure.
24
"Step 21: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
25
Step 22: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
26
Step 23: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
27
Step 24: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.
28
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the temperature sensor on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the sensor is if the microwave will not work at all.
All of the information for this temperature sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this temperature sensor 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 Temperature Sensor
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED
4
"Step 1: You will need a regular Phillips-head screwdriver, a quarter-inch nut driver, a T-20 Torx Bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave."
5
"Step 2: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your microwave."
6
Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks fro the oven along with the turntable and support.
7
Step 4: Now 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: Now have an assistant to 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: Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover. "
12
Step 9: Lift the cover up to detach.
13
Step 10: Now use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the screw securing the temperature sensore bracket to the convection housing.
14
"Step 11: With the bracket removed, lift out the sensor."
15
"Step 12: Next, use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the top access panel."
16
Step 13: Lift the panel up then slide forward to remove.
17
"Step 14: Disconnect the sensor wire from the main control board, then cut the zip tie to fully release the sensor wire. "
18
Step 15: Install the new temperature sensor by feeding the wire through the hole in the rear panel and connecting the wire to the control board.
19
Step 16: Insert the sensor into the hole reposition the bracket and secure it with the screw.
20
Step 17: Use a zip tie to bundle the wires back together.
21
Step 18: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
22
Step 19: Secure it with the screws.
23
Step 20: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position the cover and rethread the screws to secure.
24
"Step 21: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position."
25
Step 22: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
26
Step 23: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
27
Step 24: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.
28
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Temperature Sensor
$116.21
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