Removing The Hidden Bake Element - KitchenAid KESI901PBL 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 range or disconnect power.
2. Pull the range out of its mounting location
so that you can access the rear of the unit.
3. Remove the rear panel from the unit (see
page 4-9 for the procedure).
Hidden Bake Element
4. Remove the four screws from the hidden
bake element cover flanges.
4 Cover Flange Screws
5. Bend the cover flanges down as far as
they will go.
Bend Cover Flanges Down
6. Use a pen knife or a single-edged razor
blade, and cut the insulation blanket as
shown below. Be sure to separate the
insulation blanket as cleanly as possible.
Cut Insulation Blanket
7. Carefully move the upper and lower sec-
tions of the insulation blanket out of the
way so that you can access the hidden
bake element and its mounting bracket.
8. Remove the four mounting bracket screws
and the two hidden bake element bracket
screws.
Remove Two Screws
Remove Four Screws
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