Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Range Terminal Block Replacement #W10245259

Whirlpool Range Terminal Block Replacement #W10245259

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the terminal block on a Whirlpool electric range. The most common reason for replacing the terminal block is the oven not powering on.

All of the information for this terminal block replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Roper & Kenmore

Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, 3/8 inch deep-well socket

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the terminal block on your range be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
3
Pull the panel down to remove.
4
Note the orientation of the power cord wires then use a 3/8th inch deep-well socket to unthread the nuts securing the wires.
5
Remove the wires.
6
Next, remove the nuts to release the range power wires.
7
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the terminal block and remove the old block.
8
When installing the new terminal block as a three-wire component, keep the neutral wire grounding strap intact.
9
For a four-wire connection, you will need to break off the grounding strap.
10
Align the block on the rear panel and thread the screws to secure.
11
Slide the appropriate range power wires onto the terminals.
12
Thread and tighten the nuts.
13
Slide the corresponding power cord wires on the terminals and replace the nuts to secure.
14
Realign the lower rear access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots then push up.
15
Replace the screws to secure.
16
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the terminal block on a Whirlpool electric range. The most common reason for replacing the terminal block is the oven not powering on.

All of the information for this terminal block replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Roper & Kenmore

Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, 3/8 inch deep-well socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the terminal block on your range be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the lower rear access panel.
3
Pull the panel down to remove.
4
Note the orientation of the power cord wires then use a 3/8th inch deep-well socket to unthread the nuts securing the wires.
5
Remove the wires.
6
Next, remove the nuts to release the range power wires.
7
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the terminal block and remove the old block.
8
When installing the new terminal block as a three-wire component, keep the neutral wire grounding strap intact.
9
For a four-wire connection, you will need to break off the grounding strap.
10
Align the block on the rear panel and thread the screws to secure.
11
Slide the appropriate range power wires onto the terminals.
12
Thread and tighten the nuts.
13
Slide the corresponding power cord wires on the terminals and replace the nuts to secure.
14
Realign the lower rear access panel by inserting the tabs into the slots then push up.
15
Replace the screws to secure.
16
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your range should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Range/Stove/Oven
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Electric
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Nut
Nut
$5.50
Total$0.00

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