Removing The Convection Thermistor, Circulation Motor, & Convection Element - Whirlpool GM8155XJQ Job Aid

REMOVING THE CONVECTION THERMISTOR,
CIRCULATION MOTOR, & CONVECTION ELEMENT
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so could result in death or
electrical shock.
CAUTION: When you work on the microwave
oven, be careful when handling the sheet metal
parts. Sharp edges may be present, and you
can cut yourself if you are not careful.
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
microwave oven.
2. Remove the cabinet from the microwave
oven (see page 2-2 for the procedure).
3. To remove the convection thermistor:
a) Remove the four screws from the rear
convection cover.
b) Pull the top cover tab out of the slot, lift
the cover, pull the two lower tabs from
their slots, and remove the cover.
Rear Convection Cover
Lower Tab
Screw (1 of 4)
Top Tab
Lower Tab
2-15
c) Remove the thermistor mounting screw.
d) Disconnect the wire connector at elec-
tronic oven control plug CN5.
Thermistor Connector CN5
4. To remove the circulation motor:
a) If not already done, remove the rear
convection cover (see steps 3a & 3b).
b) Remove the four 7 mm hex-washer
nuts from the convection mounting
cover, remove the cover from the studs,
and lean it against the rear of the unit.
7 mm Nut (1 of 4)
Convection Element
Terminals
Circulation Motor
Continued on the next page.
Screw
Convection
Thermistor
Convection Thermistor