KDRS463VSD01 Whirlpool Range - Instructions

Remove rear panel - remove sensor from inside - unplug from rear - reverse to install - did not fix problem

I found that what was keeping the old temp sensor electrical connection attached to the stove-side connection was a little tab. It wasn't obvious that that was the thing that was keeping the connection secure but there weren't any other alternatives. So pushing the tab up with the metal probe (just a narrow rigid metal wire) allowed me ... Read more to pull the connection apart.

All this takes place way at the back of the oven so its difficult to fiddle with a screwdriver and the retaining screws at arms length. Putting a bit of scotch tape around the screw to keep it attached to the screwdriver kept it from falling off. My hand was a bit shaky extended like that so that was the way to go.

Bottom line, if your oven won't reach or hold the temp you dial in on the control panel it's the temperature sensor. Now if I set it for 300 deg. that's what I get.

removed unit from cabinet tested switch it was OK checked wiring and found shorted out wire leading to switch. cut out bad section and spliced wire back together
problem solved

Pulled the stove out, unscrewed the back and plugged the new thermostat in. Screwed the back back on

just needed clearner for the top of my glass top, the operator was very helpful I received my clearniner in 7 days thank you

Taking off the glass lense for the light bulb was harder than I thought. It unscrews counterclockwise, but it was very hard to get off. It would not turn. I ended up using connector pliers I use for work, that has rubber jaws. The lense unscrewed very easy with it. Light also unscrews out. PartSelect.com is the only way to go to buy parts ... Read more for appliances. It is simple, even has the illustrated parts catalog. And it saves a lot of time and gas, driving around looking for the part!!. PartSelect came through again.

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Unwrapped the package, plugged the probe into the oven, stuck the other end into the chicken.

remove two screws then unplug the wires put the wires back on the new one

Removed the therminal block and put the new one in.Using a screwdriver, very easy repair.

This was very straight forward. Once the sheet metal shroud on the back side was removed just had to undo the one remaining wire, remove the block, and reassemble. Only question I had was which wires went where. The Wiring Block was melted due to the short and the wires were no longer attached. Did a quick google for a typical oven three- ... Read more wire install and that did the trick.

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Repair took 10 minutes time. Used Phillips screw driver and pulled terminal block off stove. Pulled wires off with socket set. Replaced terminal block and reattached wires and block to back of stove. I had called sears to order part and lady tried to sell me a 135 dollar part even though I advised her it was a terminal block. WOW I'm gla ... Read more d I know what I needed. That's when I went with parts select. Easy ordering delivered within five days.

Used cement/glue that is made for this application. Put small amount of glue in grate hole and installed grate pads. NOTE: The only issue I had was receiving an alarm from my credit card company that an international charge had been made. This was scary as I haven't done business w ... Read more ith PARTSELECT before and didn't realize they were HQ'd in Canada. Delivery was on time as promised. Easy to order, etc. I will definitely use them as needed!!

Ordered part needed. Much, much cheaper than purching a new range.