Disassembly Procedures; Grille; Door Assembly; Door Disassembly - Maytag ACO1520AB Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures

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NOTE: All procedures are written for the ACO18*,
JMV8196*, MMV4184, and MMV5186* models.
Specific instruction for the ACO15*, MMV5156*
models are as described in the procedures.
High voltage is present at the high voltage terminal of
the high voltage transformer during any cooking cycle.
It is neither necessary or advisable to attempt
measurement of the high voltage.
Before touching any oven components or wiring, always
unplug the oven from its power source and discharge
capacitor.

Grille

The top full-width grille is removable for service to some
components, such as: humidity sensor, oven light, door
removal, flame sensor, vent motor capacitor, fuse,
control panel, and stirrer motor (some models).
Grille Removal
1. Disconnect power to oven.
2. Remove screws located in front on top of microwave
securing grille.
3. Pull outward on the top portion of the grille releasing
the tabs.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.

Door Assembly

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CAUTION
A microwave leakage test must be performed anytime
a door assembly is removed, replaced, disassembled
or adjusted for any reason.
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WARNING
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury or
death; disconnect power to oven and discharge
capacitors before following any disassembly procedure.
Door Removal
1. Disconnect power to oven and remove grille, (see
"Grille" procedure).
2. Open the oven door, slowly raise the door evenly.
disengaging the pins at the top and bottom.
NOTE: When aligning the door for assembly, the door
must be opened as much as possible.
3. To place door back on unit, place bottom pin into
hole first and then align the top pin. Once pins are
aligned push door downward to lock into place.
4. Replace front grille to complete assembly.

Door Disassembly

1. Disconnect power to oven and remove oven door,
(see "Door Removal" procedure).
2. Pry away choke cover, by placing a tool in the upper
right corner of the door and gently prying outward on
the choke cover. Continue to work around the door
casing until choke cover is completely loose.
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To avoid property damage, care must be taken when
prying choke cover from oven door.
3. Slide latch assembly upward and to the left to
release plastic tabs from door frame. Once latch
assembly is loose the spring may be disconnected
from the door frame.
4. Remove screws securing door handle and door
frame to door panel.
5. Remove door frame by releasing tabs around entire
door panel.
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CAUTION
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