The Latch Sensing Switch, Door Latch Solenoid, Mechanical Latch, & Actuator Rod - Whirlpool ESTATE TES325E W Service Manual

THE LATCH SENSING SWITCH, DOOR LATCH SOLENOID,
MECHANICAL LATCH, & ACTUATOR ROD
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect from electrical supply before servic-
ing unit.
Failure to do so could result in death or electrical
shock.
CAUTION: When you work on the electric range,
be careful when handling the sheet metal parts.
Sharp edges may be present, and you can cut
yourself if you are not careful.
REMOVING A LATCH
SENSING SWITCH
1. Pull the range away from the wall so that you
can access the back.
2. Turn off the electrical supply to the range.
3. Remove the screws from the back panel and
remove the panel.
4. Disconnect the wires from the defective latch
sensing switch.
5. Note the side of the actuator pin that the
switch arm is positioned, and remove the
defective latch sensing switch from the bracket.
6. Mount the new latch sensing switch to the
bracket with the switch arm positioned on the
same side of the actuator pin as the old
switch.
7. Reassemble the range.
REMOVING THE DOOR
LATCH SOLENOID
1. Pull the range away from the wall so that you
can access the back.
2. Turn off the electrical supply to the range.
3. Remove the screws from the back panel and
remove the panel.
4. Note the side of the actuator pin that the
switch arm is positioned, then disconnect the
wires and remove the solenoid from the
bracket. NOTE: The plunger is separate from
the solenoid. If you wish to use the old plunger
with the new solenoid, leave it connected to
the latching assembly, otherwise remove the
pin, and disconnect it.
5. If you are using the old plunger, insert it into
the body of the new solenoid. If not, connect
the plunger of the new solenoid to the latching
assembly, place the actuator pin between the
arms of the two sensing switches, and mount
the new solenoid to the bracket.
6. Connect the wires to the new solenoid.
7. Reassemble the range.
REMOVING THE MECHANICAL
LATCH
1. Pull the range away from the wall so that you
can access the back.
2. Turn off the electrical supply to the range.
3. Remove the screws from the back panel and
remove the panel.
4. Remove the two screws from the mechanical
latch and remove it and the solenoid plunger
from the bracket.
5. Hook the arm of the mechanical latch over the
actuator rod on the bracket.
6. Mount the solenoid to the bracket and slide
the solenoid plunger into the solenoid body.
7. Place the actuator pin between the arms of
the two sensing switches and mount the latch
assembly to the bracket.
8. Reassemble the range.
3-16