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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Double Oven Gas Range Light Socket Replacement #W11281687 
Kitchenaid Double Oven Gas Range Light Socket Replacement #W11281687
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$66.77Estimated Savings
$112.5005:12
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on a Kitchenaid double oven gas range (model #KFGD500ESS04). The most common reason for replacing the socket is if the light is not working properly.
All of the information in this socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a light socket assembly in your double oven gas range…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
3
If you’re replacing the upper oven light socket, fully open the oven door…
4
…and rotate both door hinge locks back.
5
Partially close the door…then lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
6
Remove the oven rack.
7
Unthread the light cover and unscrew the light bulb.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs to release the socket from the rear wall of the oven.
9
Disconnect the wires to fully remove the old socket – make sure the wires don’t slip behind the rear wall.
10
Install the new light socket assembly…
11
…by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
12
Now align the assembly and snap it into place on the rear wall of the oven.
13
Replace the rack…
14
…then reinstall the oven door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots at a forty-five degree angle.
15
Lower the door to its fully open position…
16
…then rotate the hinge locks forward.
17
If you’re replacing the light socket assembly in the lower oven…
18
…you will need to pull the range away from the wall…
19
…then lift up the front of the appliance and support it in the center.
20
Now unthread the two lower screws securing the door retaining brackets to the frame.
21
Open the door…
22
…and unthread the upper screws securing the door retaining brackets.
23
Rotate the hinge locks back
24
Loosen the brackets and use tape to help secure them to the door.
25
You can now lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
26
Remove the support and lower the range.
27
Remove the oven racks.
28
You can now replace the light socket assembly in the same manner as shown for the upper oven.
29
When the new socket assembly installed, replace the oven racks.
30
Support the front the range…
31
…then reinstall the door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots.
32
Reposition the retaining brackets and rotate the hinge locks forward.
33
Rethread the upper screws to secure the brackets.
34
Close the door…
35
…and thread the two lower screws to fully secure the retaining brackets.
36
Remove the support and lower the appliance.
37
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply…
38
…and the gas range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on a Kitchenaid double oven gas range (model #KFGD500ESS04). The most common reason for replacing the socket is if the light is not working properly.
All of the information in this socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a light socket assembly in your double oven gas range…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
3
If you’re replacing the upper oven light socket, fully open the oven door…
4
…and rotate both door hinge locks back.
5
Partially close the door…then lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
6
Remove the oven rack.
7
Unthread the light cover and unscrew the light bulb.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs to release the socket from the rear wall of the oven.
9
Disconnect the wires to fully remove the old socket – make sure the wires don’t slip behind the rear wall.
10
Install the new light socket assembly…
11
…by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
12
Now align the assembly and snap it into place on the rear wall of the oven.
13
Replace the rack…
14
…then reinstall the oven door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots at a forty-five degree angle.
15
Lower the door to its fully open position…
16
…then rotate the hinge locks forward.
17
If you’re replacing the light socket assembly in the lower oven…
18
…you will need to pull the range away from the wall…
19
…then lift up the front of the appliance and support it in the center.
20
Now unthread the two lower screws securing the door retaining brackets to the frame.
21
Open the door…
22
…and unthread the upper screws securing the door retaining brackets.
23
Rotate the hinge locks back
24
Loosen the brackets and use tape to help secure them to the door.
25
You can now lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
26
Remove the support and lower the range.
27
Remove the oven racks.
28
You can now replace the light socket assembly in the same manner as shown for the upper oven.
29
When the new socket assembly installed, replace the oven racks.
30
Support the front the range…
31
…then reinstall the door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots.
32
Reposition the retaining brackets and rotate the hinge locks forward.
33
Rethread the upper screws to secure the brackets.
34
Close the door…
35
…and thread the two lower screws to fully secure the retaining brackets.
36
Remove the support and lower the appliance.
37
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply…
38
…and the gas range should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Light Socket
$66.77
Total$0.00
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