Removing A Hinge Assembly - Whirlpool Rooper Service Manual

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect from electrical supply before servic-
ing unit.
Failure to do so could result in death or electrical
shock.
CAUTION: When you work on the electric range,
be careful when handling the sheet metal parts.
Sharp edges may be present, and you can cut
yourself if you are not careful.
1. Turn off the electrical supply to the range.
2. Remove the oven door (see page 1-14 for the
procedure).
CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard—The hinge
assembly arms are spring-loaded and can snap
back when the arm screws or nails are removed.
Keep your fingers clear of the space between the
oven door liner and the arms when you perform the
following steps.
3. On the hinge assembly that you wish to re-
move, place the bottom of your shoe against
the end of the hinge , and move it just enough
to remove the screw or nail, then slowly allow
the spring to move the hinge back to the "broil
stop" position, and leave it there. IMPOR-
TANT: Be careful not to disturb the arm when
you remove the hinge assembly.
HINGE IN "CLOSED" POSITION
HINGE IN "BROIL STOP" POSITION

REMOVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

4. Remove the door handle, top trim, and outer
door glass from the oven door (see page 3-22
for the procedure).
5. Position the oven door with the hinge assem-
bly arms facing up.
6. Remove the three screws from the bottom
trim, (see the illustration and inset on the next
page), and remove the bottom and both side
trim from the oven door.
7. Remove the two screws from the bottom of
the hinge assembly.
8. Without disturbing the arm, carefully push
back on the hinge and unhook the tab from the
top slot, then lift the top on the hinge assem-
bly, and remove it from the oven door.
OVEN DOOR
LINER
ASSEMBLY
9. Use the bottom of your shoe, and move the
arm on the defective hinge assembly from the
"broil position" to the "fully closed" position so
that it cannot snap closed accidentally and
cause an injury.
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UNHOOK THE
TAB FROM
THE SLOT
HINGE
HINGE
MOUNTING
SCREWS