DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the right lower door hinge on a Kitchenaid double oven electric range (model #KFED500ESS02). The most common reason for replacing the hinge is if the lower door will not open or close properly.
All of the information in this hinge 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 - Right Lower Door Hinge replacement
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You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete this repair.
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Shut off the power supply to the outlet or junction box.
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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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You can now unthread the two mounting screws securing the hinge.
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With the screws unthreaded, pull the old hinge free.
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Install the new door hinge, by aligning it in the inner door liner, then secure it 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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Restore power to the outlet or junction box.