KitchenAid KHMS105E service manual Removing the Convection Heating Element

Models: KHMS105E

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REMOVING THE CONVECTION HEATING ELEMENT

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect from the electrical supply be- fore servicing the unit. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock.

1.Disconnect the electrical supply to the microwave oven.

2.Remove the microwave oven from its mounting location (see page 2-2).

3.Remove the vent grille and cabinet from the microwave oven (see the illustration on page 2-3).

4.Remove the five screws from the air duct, then lift the duct and postion it so you can access the convection heating element.

5.Remove the three phillips screws from the circulation pulley cover and the one from the bracket, and remove the cover and attached brackets from the top of the oven. Do not remove the brackets from the cover.

6.Remove the screw from the gas sensor and position the sensor out of the way.

7.Unhook the drive belt from the circulation fan pulleys and set it aside.

8.Remove the phillips screw from the con- vection thermistor that is located on the top plate. Remove the thermistor and position it out of the way.

9.Disconnect the wires from the convection heating element terminals.

10.Remove the phillips screws from the top cover, remove it from the oven, and turn it over.

11.Remove the two phillips screws from the convection heating element bracket. Unclip the element from the cover and remove it.

12.Install the new heating element into the mounting clips in the top cover, and se- cure the mounting bracket with two phillips screws.

13.Reassemble the microwave oven.

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KitchenAid KHMS105E service manual Removing the Convection Heating Element