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Kitchenaid Electric Slide-In Range Warming Drawer Sensor Replacement #W10720530

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the warming drawer sensor on a Kitchenaid electric slide-in range (model #KSEB900ESS2). The most common reason for replacing the sensor is if the warming drawer is not reaching the proper temperature.

All of the information in this sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide

Step By Step Instructions

1
KitchenAid Electric Slide-In Range - KSEB900ESS2
2
Electric Range Warming Drawer Sensor Replacement
3
Tools needed: pliers, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Open the oven door and use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the control panel?s lower cover.
7
Heavy
8
Remove the cover.
9
Next, unthread the two screws securing the control panel to the frame.
10
Detach the control panel and support it to avoid straining the wires.
11
Now unthread the front bracket screws securing the main top.
12
Unthread the two screws underneath the rear corners of the top.
13
Heavy
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Pull the main top back and up to remove then set it aside.
15
For easier access to the warming drawer sensor, we recommend fully removing the oven door.
16
Rotate both door hinge locks back.
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Heavy
18
Partially close the door, then lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
19
With the handle side down, set the door on a blanket.
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Now unthread the two screws securing the element support panel to the right side panel.
21
Next, unthread the three screws to release the stop bracket.
22
Now unthread the five remaining screws securing the side panel.
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Sharp
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Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab at the rear and you can fully detach the panel.
25
Lift up the insulation and disconnect the warming drawer sensor wire connecter.
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Pull out the warming drawer and remove the rack.
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Sharp
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Next, use pliers to bend the slide rails outward to fully detach the drawer assembly ? this may require some effort.
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You can now unthread the screw securing the sensor to the corner cover and remove the old component.
30
Install the new warming drawer sensor by feeding the sensor wire through the holes in the corner cover and the drawer housing.
31
Position the sensor and secure it with the screw.
32
Connect the wire connecter.
33
Pull out the slide rails.
34
Align the slots in the drawer assembly with the tabs on the slide rails and snap the assembly into position.
35
Reinstall the side panel by aligning the frame tabs with the slots on the front of the panel, then snap the panel into position.
36
Secure it with the screws.
37
Realign the stop bracket and thread the screws to hold it in place.
38
Replace the screws securing the element support panel to the side panel.
39
If applicable, reinstall the oven door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots at a forty-five degree angle.
40
Lower the door to its fully open position, then rotate the hinge locks forward.
41
Reposition the main top by sliding the rear edge under the lip of the element support panel, then lower the front edge.
42
Replace all of the screws to secure.
43
Realign the control panel on the front brackets.
44
Secure it with the screws.
45
Replace the lower cover, then thread the screws to secure.
46
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the electric range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the warming drawer sensor on a Kitchenaid electric slide-in range (model #KSEB900ESS2). The most common reason for replacing the sensor is if the warming drawer is not reaching the proper temperature.

All of the information in this sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Electric Slide-In Range - KSEB900ESS2
2
Electric Range Warming Drawer Sensor Replacement
3
Tools needed: pliers, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
6
Open the oven door and use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the control panel?s lower cover.
7
Heavy
8
Remove the cover.
9
Next, unthread the two screws securing the control panel to the frame.
10
Detach the control panel and support it to avoid straining the wires.
11
Now unthread the front bracket screws securing the main top.
12
Unthread the two screws underneath the rear corners of the top.
13
Heavy
14
Pull the main top back and up to remove then set it aside.
15
For easier access to the warming drawer sensor, we recommend fully removing the oven door.
16
Rotate both door hinge locks back.
17
Heavy
18
Partially close the door, then lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
19
With the handle side down, set the door on a blanket.
20
Now unthread the two screws securing the element support panel to the right side panel.
21
Next, unthread the three screws to release the stop bracket.
22
Now unthread the five remaining screws securing the side panel.
23
Sharp
24
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab at the rear and you can fully detach the panel.
25
Lift up the insulation and disconnect the warming drawer sensor wire connecter.
26
Pull out the warming drawer and remove the rack.
27
Sharp
28
Next, use pliers to bend the slide rails outward to fully detach the drawer assembly ? this may require some effort.
29
You can now unthread the screw securing the sensor to the corner cover and remove the old component.
30
Install the new warming drawer sensor by feeding the sensor wire through the holes in the corner cover and the drawer housing.
31
Position the sensor and secure it with the screw.
32
Connect the wire connecter.
33
Pull out the slide rails.
34
Align the slots in the drawer assembly with the tabs on the slide rails and snap the assembly into position.
35
Reinstall the side panel by aligning the frame tabs with the slots on the front of the panel, then snap the panel into position.
36
Secure it with the screws.
37
Realign the stop bracket and thread the screws to hold it in place.
38
Replace the screws securing the element support panel to the side panel.
39
If applicable, reinstall the oven door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots at a forty-five degree angle.
40
Lower the door to its fully open position, then rotate the hinge locks forward.
41
Reposition the main top by sliding the rear edge under the lip of the element support panel, then lower the front edge.
42
Replace all of the screws to secure.
43
Realign the control panel on the front brackets.
44
Secure it with the screws.
45
Replace the lower cover, then thread the screws to secure.
46
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the electric range should be ready for use.

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