Removing The Hidden Bake Element - KitchenAid JOB AID 4317282 Technical Education

REMOVING THE HIDDEN BAKE ELEMENT

WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before servicing the range.
Replace all panels before operating range.
Failure to do so can result in death or electri-
cal shock.
FIRE HAZARD
Shut off gas supply line valve before servic-
ing the range.
Check all gas line connections and replace
all panels before operating the range.
Failure to do so could result in explosion, fire,
or other injury.
CAUTION: When you work on the dual fuel
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. Turn off the gas and electrical power going
to the range.
2. Pull the range away from the wall so that
you can access the rear panel.
3. Remove the braces and rear panel from
the range (see page 2-17).
4. Remove the four screws from the hidden
bake element cover flanges.
Cover Flange
& 2 Screws
5. Bend the cover flanges down as far as
they will go.
Bend Cover
Flange Down
6. Use a pen knife or a single-edged razor
blade and cut the insulation blanket, as
shown. Be sure to separate the insulation
blanket as cleanly as possible.
Cut Insulation Blanket
Continued on the next page.
2-23
Cover Flange
& 2 Screws
Bend Cover
Flange Down