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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Microwave Broil Element Replacement #WPW10387651
Kitchenaid Microwave Broil Element Replacement #WPW10387651
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Total Parts Cost
$170.77Estimated Savings
$112.5004:39
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the broil element on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the element is if it is burned out.
All of the information for this microwave element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
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Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01
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KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Broil Element Replacement
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ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:
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"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver or quarter-inch nut driver, T-10 torx bit, 7MM socket, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave."
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"Step 2: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to the oven junction box. "
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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.
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Step 6: Now have an assistant to 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: Using a T-10 torx bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover. "
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Step 9: Lift the cover up to detatch.
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Step 10: Disconnect the broil element wires along with the grounding wire.
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Step 11: Use a 7MM socket to help unthread the nuts securing the broil element brackets.
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Step 12: Slide off the outer bracket and gasket.
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Step 13: Open the oven door and detach the front support rod from the retaining hook to remove the old element from the oven cavity.
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Step 14: Install the new broil element by inserting the terminals through the slot in the rear of the oven as you align the front support rod on the retaining hook.
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Step 15: Have an assistant align the inner bracket and hold it in place as you slide the gasket and out bracket over the element terminals.
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Step 16: Thread the nuts and tighten to secure the assembly.
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Step 17: Connect the element wires to the terminals along with the grounding wire.
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Step 18: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position the cover and secure it with the screws.
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"Step 16: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position. "
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Step 17: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
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Step 18: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
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Step 19: 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 broil element on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the element is if it is burned out.
All of the information for this microwave element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool
Tools used: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this microwave element 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 Broil Element Replacement
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:
4
"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver or quarter-inch nut driver, T-10 torx bit, 7MM socket, 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: Using a T-10 torx bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover. "
12
Step 9: Lift the cover up to detatch.
13
Step 10: Disconnect the broil element wires along with the grounding wire.
14
Step 11: Use a 7MM socket to help unthread the nuts securing the broil element brackets.
15
Step 12: Slide off the outer bracket and gasket.
16
Step 13: Open the oven door and detach the front support rod from the retaining hook to remove the old element from the oven cavity.
17
Step 14: Install the new broil element by inserting the terminals through the slot in the rear of the oven as you align the front support rod on the retaining hook.
18
Step 15: Have an assistant align the inner bracket and hold it in place as you slide the gasket and out bracket over the element terminals.
19
Step 16: Thread the nuts and tighten to secure the assembly.
20
Step 17: Connect the element wires to the terminals along with the grounding wire.
21
Step 18: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position the cover and secure it with the screws.
22
"Step 16: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position. "
23
Step 17: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.
24
Step 18: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.
25
Step 19: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.
26
Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.
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