Remove Flame Sensor; Remove Ignitor - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Remove the lower service panel
(See page 4-21).
2. Remove the two wire connectors from the
spade terminals.
NOTE: The spade connectors are on
tight and pulling hard on the wire or the
connector without care may pull the flame
switch male terminal off the control and
render the flame switch useless.
Flame Sensor
3. Remove the 1/4" hex head screw.
4. Rotate the flame sensor down to release the
tab that secures the other side.
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2.
3.
5/16" Screw
1/4" Hex
Head Screw
5/16" Hex
Head Screw
4.
NOTE: Do not touch the dark ignitor end, skin
oil will make a hot spot on the ignitor causing it
to fail prematurely.
NOTE: Do not bump or tap the ignitor. It
is made of carborundum, and is extremely
brittle.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Remove the lower service panel
(See page 4-21).
Disconnect the wire connector to the ignitor.
Hold on to the bracket and remove the 5/16"
hex head screw to remove the bracket and
ignitor from the burner cone.
Ignitor &
Bracket
Wire Connector
Remove the ignitor from the bracket by
removing the 5/16" hex head screw.