All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Microwave Oven Combo RM278BXV6

Element burned out

Removed two easy to reach screws that attach metal securing plate and element to rear of the oven with screw driver, pulled wire connectors from old element, attached wire connectors to new element, reattached the metal plate and element to the back of the oven with the two screws. Finished!

Parts Used:

Bake Element - 2600W 240V

Shaun from Eustis, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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burner element melted and almost caused fire

very easy repair took less than 5 minutes removed racks from oven and used a number 2 phillips head screwdriver to remove the 2 screws pulled element out detached the 2 wires and removed element reattached wires to new element pushed element back in and reinstalled the screws.done note* i found this to be a good time to clean the oven so the night before part was to arrive i sprayed a good coat of oven cleaner on the 3 sides and lower part of oven after removing element it made it very easy to clean the oven up.

Parts Used:

Bake Element - 2600W 240V

keith from plain, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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range installer broke a screw off & busted the plastic piece

Had to screw off old terminal block & screw on new one

Parts Used:

Main Power Terminal Block

Christina from West Des Moines, IA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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bake element started sparking and flashing off while wife was baking cookies

took the two phillip head screws out then gently pulled element forward to expose wire connection. then used needle nose pliers to disconnect wires. removed old element and replaced.simple task. took 5 min

Parts Used:

Bake Element - 2600W 240V