DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the lower oven broil element on a Kitchenaid double oven electric range (model #KFED500ESS02). The most common reason for replacing the element is if the broiler will not heat in the lower oven.
All of the information in this element 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 - Lower Oven Broil Element replacement
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You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete this repair.
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Hut 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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Remove the support and lower the range.
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Use a phillips-head screwdriver or a quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the broil element to the rear of the oven.
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Use tape to secure the front and back of the shield.
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Now unthread the front screws securing the element.
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Disconnect the wires from the terminals to fully release the old element ? make sure the wires don?t slip behind the back panel.
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Install the new broil element, by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
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Position the element and thread the four screws to secure.
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Remove the tape from the shield.
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Replace the oven racks.
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Support the front the range, then reinstall the door by inserting the door hinges into the hinge slots.
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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.