DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lower door glass frame on a Kitchenaid double oven gas range (model #KFGD500ESS04). The most common reason for replacing the frame is if the door glass is not secured properly.
All of the information in this frame replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions1
KitchenAid Double Oven Gas Range - KFGD500ESS04
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Gas Range Lower Oven Door Glass Frame Replacement
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Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
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Be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply.
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You will need to pull the range away from the wall, then lift up the front of the appliance and support it in the center.
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Now unthread the two lower screws securing the door retaining brackets to the frame.
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Open the door and unthread the upper screws securing the door retaining brackets.
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Rotate the hinge locks back
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Loosen the brackets and use tape to help secure them to the door.
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Partially close the door, then lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
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After setting the door on a sturdy surface, remove the retaining brackets.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws on the bottom securing the inner and outer door assemblies.
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Next, unthread the two upper corner screws.
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With the screws unthreaded, you can lift off the inner door assembly.
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Set a towel under the inner assembly.
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Unthread the mounting screws securing the left and right door hinges and pull out the hinges.
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Now unthread the two screws securing the inner door liner to the retainer.
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Lift off the liner, then remove the insulation.
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Carefully lift off the sheet of glass and you can remove the old frame assembly.
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You will need two of the glass frame sections to form a complete assembly.
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Bend the short portion of each frame section inward.
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Now insert the tabs on each into the respective slots to form the complete frame.
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Now align the frame assembly on the glass resting on the retainer.
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Align the second sheet of glass in the frame assembly.
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Reposition the insulation around the glass frame.
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Realign the inner door liner and thread the two screws to secure.
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Reposition both door hinges and secure them with the mounting screws.
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Join the inner and outer door assemblies together.
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Replace the two upper corner screws and the three screws on the bottom.
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With the edges facing outward, realign the two door retaining brackets past the notch in the hinge.
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Use tape to hold them in place.
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Reinstall the oven door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots at a forty-five degree angle.
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Reposition the retaining brackets and rotate the hinge locks forward.
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Rethread the upper screws to secure the brackets.
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Close the door and thread the two lower screws to fully secure the retaining brackets.
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Remove the support and lower the range.
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Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and the gas range should be ready for use.