RM280PXAB0 Whirlpool Microwave Oven Combo - Instructions

Shut off the breaker for the oven, cutting the power. Removed the 2 screws holding the element to the back of the oven. Slid the 2 electrodes off the old unit, replaced it with the new one, replaced 2 screws, cut power back on at the breaker box. 23 year old oven works just like new.

2 minutes 2 screws

I had to use a bolt loosening product such as WD-40 to loosen the screws holding the old element. Once that was done - with some effort I was able to remove the screws. Removing the two connectors from the old element was easy. However, the connector wires slightly went back into the holes they came out of. They had been in their enclosure for such a long time that they wanted to spring back to their original position. I had to use a knitting hook to fish one of the wires back out. Then I clamped it to needle nose pliers while I grabbed the new element. Connecting the new element and hooking it back up was real easy.

Removed two screws on old element. Pulled element out to detach socket wires. With new element attached socket wires, pushed element all the way in and tightened screws.

Unscrewed the 2 screws attaching heating element to oven, then I disconnected the element from power source by pulling. Then I installed new element.