Theory Of Operation; Air Flow-Rear Panel - KitchenAid KESC300H WH Technical Education

The electric range needs sufficient air to prop-
erly cool the oven. In addition, proper air flow
through the electric range also keeps the front
control panel from becoming too hot while the
elements are operating, and causing opera-
tional problems.
To help provide the proper air flow along the
back of the range, the rear panel of the range
has a spacer on each side toward the bottom.

THEORY OF OPERATION

AIR FLOW — REAR PANEL
EXTRUDED
SPACERS
ON REAR PANEL
When the range is installed, these spacers
should just come in contact with the surface of
the wall. If they are accidentally bent in, proper
spacing will be lost, and the oven will not heat
properly. Also, the front control panel may be-
come overly warm, and cause the bimetal
switches to trip, shutting down the operation.
If any of these problems occur, it is most likely
because of air flow restrictions.
REAR
PANEL
SPACER
3-1
AIRFLOW
WALL
SIDE VIEW