Parts for Whirlpool VSF303PEKQ2: 05 - Oven & Broiler Parts

This broiler pan is the oven tray that catches drips and holds food while broiling, helping promote even browning and easier cleanup. It replaces a worn or damaged pan so your oven broiler works as intended. What it does:

• Catches grease and drippings during broiling to protect the oven cavity
• Supports food close to the broiler element for direct, high-heat cooking
• Helps maintain even browning and searing when broiling
• Replaces warped, cracked, or heavily corroded pans that can cause uneven cooking or excess smoke

• For safety, disconnect power to electric ovens or shut off gas supply before beginning.
• Remove oven racks to access broiler area; slide the pan into the broiler slot until it seats securely.
• Inspect surrounding oven surfaces and broiler element for damage while installing.
• Clean by hand with warm, soapy water; avoid abrasive cleaners that can damage the finish.

This broiler pan finish is the replacement inner tray that restores the cooking surface and drip collection for oven broiling. It provides a durable surface for even browning and helps contain juices for easier cleanup. What it does:

• Replaces a worn, warped, or damaged broiler tray surface to improve broiling performance
• Collects drippings and prevents them from falling onto the oven bottom
• Helps food brown and sear more evenly by providing a stable cooking surface
• Reduces smoke from burned-on residue when the surface is restored

• Install by seating the finish tray into the broiler pan assembly per your oven's service manual
• Ensure the oven is completely cool and disconnected from power before servicing
• Handle edges carefully; use gloves if metal edges are sharp

Color: White. Size: 8-18 x 3/8 inch.

This cover guide is a small trim piece that protects and guides nearby components, helping keep panels and moving parts aligned for smoother operation. It replaces a worn or damaged guide to reduce rubbing and improve fit. What it does:

• Covers and protects the guide channel or track from wear and debris
• Helps maintain proper alignment of adjacent panels or moving parts
• Reduces noise or rubbing caused by a damaged guide
• Restores secure fit where the original guide is cracked, warped, or missing

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
• Typically installs with snap tabs or a few screws; basic hand tools may be required.
• Align tabs or mounting points carefully to avoid breaking plastic clips.
• If clips are damaged, replace them before reassembly to ensure a secure fit.

Factory replacement screw that secures appliance components and hardware. Use it to replace a missing, stripped, or corroded fastener to restore a tight, rattle-free fit and help prevent loosening or damage from vibration.

• Fastens brackets, panels, or internal parts at the original mounting points
• Replaces worn or missing hardware to correct loose or misaligned components
• Helps reduce vibration-related noise and movement
• Matches the original thread and length specified for the application

• Disconnect power; shut off water or gas if applicable before servicing
• Compare to the original for thread and length match before installation
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly—do not overtighten
• Reuse any original spacers/washers if present; replace if damaged

This factory fastener secures appliance panels, brackets, and internal components so everything stays aligned and quiet. Replacing a missing or damaged screw restores a tight fit and helps reduce vibration, rattles, and wear.

• Fastens metal or plastic parts to the cabinet/frame
• Maintains alignment of covers, ducts, housings, and brackets
• Replace if the head is stripped, threads are worn, or hardware is missing
• Symptoms can include loose or misaligned panels, rattling/vibration noises, or parts that won't stay secured

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before service.
• Match the screw to the original location and reuse existing holes/mounts.
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening.
• Use the correct driver bit to prevent stripping the head.