Removing The Oven Thermostat-Electronic Ignition Models - Whirlpool SF3000SE W Service Manual

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. From behind the range, remove the upper
access cover.
UPPER CONSOLE
Electronic Ignition Models
OVEN CONTROL
REMOVE UPPER
ACCESS COVER
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4. Pull the knob off the control shaft.
CONSOLE PANEL
4 5 0
MOUNTING
SCREW (2)
CONTROL KNOB
HOLE IN
OVEN LINER
THERMO-BULB
(ON OVEN LINER)
5. Remove the mounting screws from the ther-
mostat and remove it from the back of the
control panel.
6. Disconnect the two wires from the oven ther-
mostat terminals.
7. From inside the oven, unclip the thermo-bulb
from the liner and push it and the capillary
tube through the hole in the back of the liner.
8. Mount the new thermostat and thermo-bulb to
the range.
9. Reassemble the range.
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