Price Match Guarantee
In-stock parts ship the same day
365-Day Return Policy
Price Match GuaranteeGET PRO PRICING
Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Cooling Fan Assembly Replacement #W10838964
Kitchenaid Microwave Cooling Fan Assembly Replacement #W10838964
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$119.26Estimated Savings
$112.5005:29
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cooling fan assembly on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the fan is if the microwave is overheating.
All of the information for this microwave cooling fan replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave cooling fan 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 Cooling Fan Assembly
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:
4
"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver, a T-10 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 the oven junction box. "
6
Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks from 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: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the top acces panel.
12
Step 9: Lift the panel up then slide forward to remove.
13
Step 10: Use a T-10 Torx Bit to unthread the two mounting screws to release the noise filter board from the cooling fan housing.
14
Step 11: Depress the retaining tab to release the filter board grounding wire as well.
15
"Step 12: Next, pull the line fuse out of the fuse holder and unthread the screw to release the holder itself. "
16
Step 13: Unthread the two mounting screws securing the cooling fan assembly.
17
"Step 14: Lift off the brakcet, then rotate the fan assembly housing counter-clockwise to detach. "
18
"Step 15: Disconnect the motor wires, then cut the zip tie securing the wires to the housing and you can remove the old fan assembly. "
19
"Step 16: You're now ready to install the new cooling fan assembly. Inser the assembly tabs into the slots, align the housing with the vent cover then rotate the housing clockwise to lock it into place. "
20
Step 17: Realign the bracket then thread the mounting screws.
21
Step 18: Connect the motor wires to the terminals.
22
Step 19: Use a new zip tie to secure the wires to the fan assembly housing.
23
"Step 20: Align the fuse holder on the new housing, then thread the screw to secure. "
24
Step 21: Reinsert the line fuse into the holder.
25
"Step 22: Realign the noise filter board on the housing, then thread the mounting screws to secure. "
26
Step 23: Connect the filter board grounding wire to the frame.
27
Step 24: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
28
Step 25: Secure it with the screws.
29
"Step 26: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position. "
30
Step 27: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
31
Step 28: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
32
Step 29: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.
33
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cooling fan assembly on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the fan is if the microwave is overheating.
All of the information for this microwave cooling fan replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave cooling fan 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 Cooling Fan Assembly
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:
4
"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver, a T-10 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 the oven junction box. "
6
Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks from 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: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the top acces panel.
12
Step 9: Lift the panel up then slide forward to remove.
13
Step 10: Use a T-10 Torx Bit to unthread the two mounting screws to release the noise filter board from the cooling fan housing.
14
Step 11: Depress the retaining tab to release the filter board grounding wire as well.
15
"Step 12: Next, pull the line fuse out of the fuse holder and unthread the screw to release the holder itself. "
16
Step 13: Unthread the two mounting screws securing the cooling fan assembly.
17
"Step 14: Lift off the brakcet, then rotate the fan assembly housing counter-clockwise to detach. "
18
"Step 15: Disconnect the motor wires, then cut the zip tie securing the wires to the housing and you can remove the old fan assembly. "
19
"Step 16: You're now ready to install the new cooling fan assembly. Inser the assembly tabs into the slots, align the housing with the vent cover then rotate the housing clockwise to lock it into place. "
20
Step 17: Realign the bracket then thread the mounting screws.
21
Step 18: Connect the motor wires to the terminals.
22
Step 19: Use a new zip tie to secure the wires to the fan assembly housing.
23
"Step 20: Align the fuse holder on the new housing, then thread the screw to secure. "
24
Step 21: Reinsert the line fuse into the holder.
25
"Step 22: Realign the noise filter board on the housing, then thread the mounting screws to secure. "
26
Step 23: Connect the filter board grounding wire to the frame.
27
Step 24: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
28
Step 25: Secure it with the screws.
29
"Step 26: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position. "
30
Step 27: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
31
Step 28: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
32
Step 29: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.
33
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Related Articles & Videos
Our Story
Family-owned and operated since 1912, Burke America Parts Group is the longest-running genuine appliance, HVAC, and outdoor power equipment parts solution in North America. At Repair Clinic, we're proud to be an international brand trusted by the pros as well as the DIY community.
About Repair Clinic
© 2026 RepairClinic.com