Removing The Hidden Bake Element - KitchenAid KEMS378S Technical Education

REMOVING THE HIDDEN BAKE ELEMENT

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove the oven from its mounting location
(see "Installation Information" in Section 2)
and pull it forward so that you can access
the top cover.
3. Remove the four screws from the top cover
and remove the cover.
Top Cover
Screws (2 of 4)
4. Remove the twelve screws from the lower
rear cover and remove the cover.
Lower Rear Cover
(12 Screws)
5. Disconnect the two red wires from the hid-
den bake element terminals.
6. Remove the four screws from the hidden
bake element cover.
Hidden Bake Element Cover Screws
7. Bend the hidden bake element cover flaps
down as far as possible.
8. Using a single-edge razor blade, cut the
insulation blanket along the bracket edge
of the hidden bake element. Spread the
blanket apart so you can access the bracket
screws.
9. Remove the four screws from the hidden
bake element bracket.
Hidden Bake Element Bracket Screws
4-38
Red Wires
Cut Insulation