Magnetron Tube Thermal Cut-Out Replacement; Oven Cavity Thermal Cut-Out; Oven Tray Replacement - Maytag RS511 Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
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Magnetron Tube Thermal Cut-Out
Replacement
1. Disconnect power to oven.
2. Remove outer case, see "Outer Case Removal"
procedure.
3. Remove screws securing thermal cut-out to
magnetron.
!
WARNING
This unit must be unplugged to avoid electrical shock,
personal injury or death when working on the
microwave oven except when taking meter readings
requiring live voltage.
4. Disconnect and label wire terminals from cut-out.
5. To reinstall, locate screws into the original mounting
holes of magnetron tube.

Oven Cavity Thermal Cut-Out

1. Disconnect power to oven.
2. Remove outer case see "Outer Case Removal"
procedure.
3. Disconnect and label wire terminals.
4. Remove screws securing thermal cut-out to oven
cavity.
5. Reverse procedure to reassemble.
NOTE: When reconnecting wiring to the thermal cut-out,
connectors MUST be tight.
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WARNING
Magnetron
Thermal
Cut-out
Oven
Cavity
Cut-out
16021518 Rev. 0
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, disconnect power to oven and discharge
capacitors before following any disassembly procedure.

Oven Tray Replacement

!
WARNING
This unit must be unplugged to avoid electrical shock,
personal injury or death when working on the
microwave oven except when taking meter readings
requiring live voltage.
NOTE: The tray is sealed in place with Silicone Rubber.
This type of sealant needs curing. Unit should not be
used for minimum of one hour after application.
Follow all precautionary information shown on
manufacturer's container.
1. Unplug oven from outlet.
2. Using a thin bladed knife, cut seal along the edges
and remove tray from unit.
3. Remove any sealant residue. Thoroughly clean and
degrease sump area.
4. Clean oven cavity bottom where new RTV sealant
will make contact using mineral spirits or any
non-flammable degreasing solvent.
NOTE: Detergents, soap, and water are not sufficient to
remove oil and grease.
5. Place new tray into unit.
6. Apply a generous bead of RTV sealant (M0275598)
around perimeter of the tray.
7. Using water spray bottle, apply a light water spray to
fresh RTV.
8. Use scrapper (R0000039) to remove excess RTV.
9. Allow RTV sealant to cure one hour before using.
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