DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door handle on a Kitchenaid double oven electric range (model #KFED500ESS02). The most common reason for replacing the handle is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Double Oven Electric Range - Model KFED500ESS02
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KitchenAid Double Oven Electric Range - Door Handle Replacement
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You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete this repair.
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Be sure to shut off the power supply to the outlet or junction box.
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If you?re replacing the upper oven door handle, fully open the oven door, and rotate both door hinge locks back.
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Partially close the door?then lift and pull the door toward you to remove.
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With the handle side down, set the door on a sturdy surface.
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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 and set it aside.
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Now unthread the two mounting screws securing the brackets and handle.
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Set the brackets aside and remove the old handle.
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Install the new door handle, by aligning it on the outer door panel.
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Reposition the two brackets, and thread the screws to secure.
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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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Reinstall the oven door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots at a forty-five degree angle.
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Lower the door to its fully open position, then rotate the hinge locks forward.
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If you?re replacing the handle on the lower oven door, 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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You can now 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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As with the upper oven door, unthread the three bottom screws and the two upper corner screws to separate the inner and outer door assemblies.
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Unthread the mounting screws to detach the brackets and remove the old handle.
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Align the new handle, position the brackets, and secure with the mounting screws.
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Join the inner and outer door assemblies together and replace all of the screws.
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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 appliance.
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Restore power to the outlet or junction box.