Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Double Oven Electric Range High Limit Thermostat Replacement #WP7403P899-60

Kitchenaid Double Oven Electric Range High Limit Thermostat Replacement #WP7403P899-60

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the high limit thermostat on a Kitchenaid double oven electric range (model #KFED500ESS02). The most common reason for replacing the thermostat is if the oven will not heat properly.

All of the information in this thermostat 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 high-limit thermostat in your double oven electric range…
2
…be sure to shut off the power supply to the outlet or junction box.
3
Pull the range away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a nut quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two screws to release the upper rear access panel brace.
5
Next, unthread all of the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
6
Lift the panel up and out to remove.
7
Note the location of the wires connected to the thermostat you’re replacing…then disconnect them.
8
Unthread the two mounting screws to release the old thermostat from the back panel.
9
Install the new high limit thermostat…
10
…by aligning it on the back panel…then secure it with the mounting screws.
11
Connect the wires to the terminals.
12
Replace the support cover if necessary…
13
…then reposition the rear access panel.
14
Thread and tighten the screws to secure.
15
Reposition the upper rear access brace and thread the screws to hold it in place.
16
Restore power to the outlet or junction box…
17
…and the electric range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the high limit thermostat on a Kitchenaid double oven electric range (model #KFED500ESS02). The most common reason for replacing the thermostat is if the oven will not heat properly.

All of the information in this thermostat 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 high-limit thermostat in your double oven electric range…
2
…be sure to shut off the power supply to the outlet or junction box.
3
Pull the range away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
4
Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a nut quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two screws to release the upper rear access panel brace.
5
Next, unthread all of the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
6
Lift the panel up and out to remove.
7
Note the location of the wires connected to the thermostat you’re replacing…then disconnect them.
8
Unthread the two mounting screws to release the old thermostat from the back panel.
9
Install the new high limit thermostat…
10
…by aligning it on the back panel…then secure it with the mounting screws.
11
Connect the wires to the terminals.
12
Replace the support cover if necessary…
13
…then reposition the rear access panel.
14
Thread and tighten the screws to secure.
15
Reposition the upper rear access brace and thread the screws to hold it in place.
16
Restore power to the outlet or junction box…
17
…and the electric range should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Range/Stove/Oven
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Electric
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