Removing The Control Panel, Ignition Switches, A Gas Valve, And A Bimetal Switch - KitchenAid KGST300 Technical Education

REMOVING THE CONTROL PANEL, IGNITION SWITCHES,
A GAS VALVE, AND A BIMETAL SWITCH
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Replace all parts and panels
before operating.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
Shut off gas supply line valve
before servicing.
Check all gas line connec-
tions and replace all parts
and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in
explosion, fire or other injury.
1. Turn off gas supply and disconnect power
to the range.
2. Pull the range forward far enough to ac-
cess the end cap screws.
3. Remove the grates from the range.
4. To remove the control panel:
a) Remove the screw from each end cap.
End Cap
Screw
Grate
Control Panel
b) Open the oven door and remove the
three screws from the bottom of the
control panel (see the photo at the top
of the right column).
Fire Hazard
Bottom Control Panel Screws
c) Pull the knobs off the gas valves.
Remove
Knob
d) Lift the front of the control panel, pull it
forward, and slide the front edge of the
cooktop glass out of the slot in the front
of the panel.
e) Rotate the control panel up and over so
the bottom side faces up.
Left Gas Valves &
Ignition Switches
Ambient (N.C.)
Bimetal Switch
Opens @ 96°C (205°F)
Resets @ 74°C (165°F)
4-2
Right Gas Valves &
Ignition Switches
Cooling Fan (N.O.)
Bimetal Switch
Resets @ 70°C (158°F)
Closes @ 60°C (140°F)