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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Sliding Arm Replacement #W11214480 
Kitchenaid Microwave Sliding Arm Replacement #W11214480
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$52.67Estimated Savings
$112.5005:03
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the sliding arm on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the sliding arm is if the microwave door light is not working properly.
All of the information for this microwave sliding arm replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave sliding arm 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 Sliding Arm Replacement
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:
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"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver or quarter-inch nut driver, 1/8th inch drill bit, drill, 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.
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Step 4: Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver or quarter-inch nut driver 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.
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.
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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.
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"Step 10: Now unthread all of the screws securing the left or right side panel, depending on which door switch actuator you're replacing. "
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Step 11: Detach the panel.
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Step 12: Open the oven door and use a 1/8th inch drill bit to drill out the rivet securing the sliding arm to the door.
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"Step 13: With the rivet drilled out, you can slide the old sliding arm out of the support. "
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Step 14: Raise the latch release rod to insert the top of the rod into the switch holder.
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"Step 15: Hold up the lever as you insert the new arm through the support. If necessary, punch out the old rivet from the bushing. "
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Step 16: Align the arm with the door anchor.
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Step 17: Insert the bushing into the arm and secure with a new rivet.
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Step 18: Realign the side panel and replace the screws.
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Step 19: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
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Step 20: Secure it with the screws.
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"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.
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Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the sliding arm on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the sliding arm is if the microwave door light is not working properly.
All of the information for this microwave sliding arm replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave sliding arm 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 Sliding Arm Replacement
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:
4
"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver or quarter-inch nut driver, 1/8th inch drill bit, drill, 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 or quarter-inch nut driver 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: Now unthread all of the screws securing the left or right side panel, depending on which door switch actuator you're replacing. "
14
Step 11: Detach the panel.
15
Step 12: Open the oven door and use a 1/8th inch drill bit to drill out the rivet securing the sliding arm to the door.
16
"Step 13: With the rivet drilled out, you can slide the old sliding arm out of the support. "
17
Step 14: Raise the latch release rod to insert the top of the rod into the switch holder.
18
"Step 15: Hold up the lever as you insert the new arm through the support. If necessary, punch out the old rivet from the bushing. "
19
Step 16: Align the arm with the door anchor.
20
Step 17: Insert the bushing into the arm and secure with a new rivet.
21
Step 18: Realign the side panel and replace the screws.
22
Step 19: Replace the top access panel by inserting the rear edge first.
23
Step 20: Secure it with the screws.
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.
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$52.67
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