>Kitchenaid Microwave Convection Heating Element Replacement #WPW10493735

Kitchenaid Microwave Convection Heating Element Replacement #WPW10493735

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$81.95

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$112.50

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the convection heating element on a Kitchenaid microwave (Model #KMBP100ESS01). The most common reason for replacing the element is if the convection setting on the microwave will not work properly.

All of the information for this microwave element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool

Tools used: multi-screwdriver

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Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01

KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Convection Heating Element

ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:

"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit, T-20 Torx bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave."

"Step 2: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to the oven junction box. "

Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks from the oven along with the turntable and support.

Step 4: Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver or quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the mounting flanges to the cabinet.

Step 5: Remove the washers as well if still intact.

Step 6: Now have an assistant to help you pull the appliance out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.

Step 7: Be aware that if the conduit cable is not long enough to move the microwave oven you will need to disconnect the power and grounding wires and remove the conduit cable from the junction box.

"Step 8: Using a T-10 Torx bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover. "

Step 9: Lift the cover up to detach.

Step 10: Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the six screws securing the conveciton housing.

Step 11: Support the housing as you detach the temperature sensor bracket.

Step 12: Disconnect the convection heating element wires.

Step 13: Turn the housing around and use a T-10 Torx bit to unthread the three mounting screws securing the element to the housing.

"Step 14: With the screws removed, pull the old element free of the housing. "

Step 15: Install the new convection heating element by inserting the terminals through the holes in the housing.

Step 16: Fully align the element and thread the three mounting screws.

Step 17: Connect the wires to the element terminals.

Step 18: Reposition the housing on the rear of the oven and replace the temperature sensor bracket.

Step 19: Thread and tighten the six screws to secure the housing.

Step 20: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position the cover and secure it with the screws.

"Step 21: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position. "

Step 22: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.

Step 23: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.

Step 24: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.

Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.

Description

Step-By-Step Instructions

Microwave Oven -Model KMBP100ESS01

KitchenAid Built-In Microwave Oven Convection Heating Element

ATTENTION: TOOLS & ASSISTANCE NEEDED:

"Step 1: You will need a Phillips-head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit, T-20 Torx bit, and an assistant to help move heavy microwave."

"Step 2: Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to the oven junction box. "

Step 3: Open the oven door and remove any racks from the oven along with the turntable and support.

Step 4: Now use a Phillips-head screwdriver or quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the mounting flanges to the cabinet.

Step 5: Remove the washers as well if still intact.

Step 6: Now have an assistant to help you pull the appliance out of the cabinet and set it on a sturdy surface.

Step 7: Be aware that if the conduit cable is not long enough to move the microwave oven you will need to disconnect the power and grounding wires and remove the conduit cable from the junction box.

"Step 8: Using a T-10 Torx bit, unthread the two screws securing the rear cover. "

Step 9: Lift the cover up to detach.

Step 10: Use a T-20 Torx bit to unthread the six screws securing the conveciton housing.

Step 11: Support the housing as you detach the temperature sensor bracket.

Step 12: Disconnect the convection heating element wires.

Step 13: Turn the housing around and use a T-10 Torx bit to unthread the three mounting screws securing the element to the housing.

"Step 14: With the screws removed, pull the old element free of the housing. "

Step 15: Install the new convection heating element by inserting the terminals through the holes in the housing.

Step 16: Fully align the element and thread the three mounting screws.

Step 17: Connect the wires to the element terminals.

Step 18: Reposition the housing on the rear of the oven and replace the temperature sensor bracket.

Step 19: Thread and tighten the six screws to secure the housing.

Step 20: Align the rear cover on the tabs then fully position the cover and secure it with the screws.

"Step 21: With an assistant, return the microwave oven to the cabinet and push it into position. "

Step 22: Insert the washers into the holes in the flanges then thread the two screws to secure the flanges to the cabinet.

Step 23: Replace the support and align the turntable on the coupling.

Step 24: Turn on the power supply back on to the microwave.

Congrats! Your microwave oven is ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Brand

KitchenAid

Product Type

Microwave

Model

KMBP100ESS01

Subtype

Product Diagram & Manuals

Parts Needed

Convection Element

$81.95

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Cooktop Cleaner

$30.19

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Kitchenaid Microwave Convection Heating Element Replacement #WPW10493735

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