Kitchenaid Canopy Vent Hood Main Control Assembly Replacement #WPW10727063

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Description

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main control assembly on a Kitchenaid Canopy Vent Hood (model #KVWB400DSS). The most common reason for replacing the control assembly is if the buttons have no effect on the vent hood.

All of the information for this control assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kitchenaid, Whirlpool

Tools used: flat head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit, T-15 Torx bit

Step By Step Instructions

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Canopy Vent Hood - Model KVWB400DSS

KitchenAid Canopy Vent Hood Main Control Assembly Replacement

You will need a flat-head screwdriver, a t-10 torx bit, a t-15 torx bit, and a blanket.

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Be sure to turn off the power supply to the hood.

Place a blanket over the cooktop to protect the surface.

Rotate the access panel down.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws securing the panel.

Fully unthread the screws to release the panel.

Remove both grease filters.

Use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the screws to release the filter frames.

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Next, unthread the screws to release the blower assembly cover.

Unthread the screws securing the light assembly panel.

Slide the panel back to detach.

Disconnect the light assembly wire connecters and set the panel aside.

Now use a t-15 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the main control assembly mounting bracket.

Depress the tabs to disconnect the wire connecter to remove the old assembly.

Prepare the new main control assembly for installation by transferring the mounting bracket from the old assembly to the new one.

Use the t-10 torx bit to unthread and rethread the screws securing the bracket.

With the bracket in place, connect the wire connecter and position the assembly in the hood.

Replace the screws to secure.

Reinstall the light assembly panel by first connecting the wire connecters.

Realign the panel, slide it forward then thread and tighten the screws.

Reposition the blower assembly cover and secure it with the screws.

Realign the grease filter frames and rethread the screws to secure.

Replace the grease filters.

Align the access panel on the hinges then thread and tighten the two screws to secure.

Once the rear of the panel is secured, rotate the panel up and snap it into position.

Turn the power supply back on.