KERC607H(??)5 KitchenAid Superba Range convection oven fan grinding and making all sorts of noise

[Cayaco]

Model Number

KERC607Hxx5

Brand

KitchenAid

Age

More than 10 years

The rest of the oven works fine, its only when the convection fan is turned on, which means we never turn the convection fan on. As soon as you select the convection option it makes all sorts of noise that does not sound good at all. I am not sure of the full model number as the oven is old and the sticker is mostly worn off. Here are some pictures. Not sure how old it is, came with the condo. Should be replaced but first want to see if its possible to fix. Not an emergency because everything else on it works fine, just would be nice to have a working fan. The fan does turn on and try to spin, its just that something in there is broken and it sounds like something is scraping on something or not smooth and free flowing.

 

[Jake]

The closest I come is KERC607HBL5

Usually when the convection fan motor is noisy, that indicates its worn out.

Unfortunately, the convection fan motor has been discontinued by the factory: Fan Motor Assembly WP9781543

 

[Cayaco]

Do any guides on how to change this part still exist? It looks like I might be able to get a used one pulled from someone else's oven. Might be worth a shot since right now it's not functional so I cant really make anything worse.

 

[Jake]

This video below should give you the general idea of how to replace it. Remember to disconnect power to your range first!



On your model the oven door may come off a little differently than the video says.

Here's your owners manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7To3ZhSULRmR-kGMaE7WbmOP58yJC4L/view?usp=share_link Page 24 tells you how to remove the oven door.