Whirlpool SF3000SE W Service Manual page 48

REMOVING THE OVEN THERMOSTAT
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 gas 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. Pull the range away from the wall so that you
can access the back.
2. Turn off the gas to the range and disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Remove the grates from the maintop.
4. Lift the maintop until the support rods lock.
5. Remove the knobs from the gas valves.
6. Remove the manifold panel.
KNOB
SCREWS
Standing Pilot Models
MANIFOLD PANEL
7. Remove the gas lines from the oven thermo-
stat.
OVEN LINER
THERMO-BULB
GAS
MANIFOLD
CAPILLARY
TUBE
GAS LINE
FITTING
BURNER
BOX
8. Remove the two screws from the top of the
oven thermostat.
9. From inside the oven, unclip the oven thermo-
bulb from the left side of the oven liner, then
remove the capillary tube and bulb through
the back of the oven and discard the old oven
thermostat.
10. Mount the new oven thermostat to the gas
manifold with its two screws and rubber wash-
ers. Do not overtighten the screws.
11. Route the thermo-bulb to the inside of the
oven and secure it in the two clips on the left
side of the liner.
12. Reassemble the range.
3-8
SCREW
FLAT
WASHER
RUBBER
WASHER
GAS LINE
FITTING
OVEN
THERMOSTAT
RUBBER
WASHER