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Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement

Introduction

The Rival single cup coffee maker has a heating element that is prone to breaking. If the device is left on for too long, the heating element can over heat and stop working.

What you need

  1. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement, Base Plate: step 1, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement, Base Plate: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 16 mm tri-point screws from the base plate.

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  2. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the base plate by pressing the plastic body away from the metal plate with your thumbs.

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  3. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement, Power Button: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 8mm Phillips screw that attaches the power button to the inside of the coffee maker.

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  4. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a flat head screwdriver to pry the power button from its slot in the body of the device.

    • Make sure the tool is pressed securely under the plastic clip, in order to not break it.

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  6. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Clean both the button and its slot before replacing the power button.

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  7. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement, Heating Element: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws from the plastic body.

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  8. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws from the chassis of coffee maker.

    • Pull back the metal backing from the plastic body.

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  9. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 8 mm Phillips screws from the inner plastic body.

    • You will need a long, thin Phillips screw driver to get this deep into the device.

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  10. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the device upside down and remove the outer plastic body from the device by pulling straight up.

    • Take your time to make sure the thin cables within the device don't tear.

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  11. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips screws from the metal backing.

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  12. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 springs holding the water tubes by squeezing the 2 prongs together.

    • You may also use pliers for this step if the springs are too strong.

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  13. Rival CM4015 Heating Element Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Bend the heating element back and forth to wiggle the water tubes loose from the plastic.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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