KitchenAid KFP710 Service Manual page 14

SWITCH ASSEMBLY & NEON LAMP
REPLACEMENT
- 9 & 12 CUP FOOD PROCESSORS -
To replace the switch assembly and neon lamp (9 & 12 cup
models):
The following replacement procedure is
NOTE:
described with the motor housing turned
on its side on a cushioned surface and the
switch assembly oriented down.
Cable ties may have to be removed to
NOTE:
perform this procedure.
1. Unplug the power cord and remove the housing base.
2. Perform steps 1 and 2 of the relay switch replacement
procedure. If needed, pull the relay switch out of its rubber
mounting block.
3. Loosen the screw on the power cord terminal block
securing the white wire going to the motor and the white 22
gauge wire going to the neon lamp. Remove the neon
lamp wire and retighten the terminal block screw to secure
the white motor wire.
4. Loosen the screw on the power cord terminal block
securing the black wire going to the common terminal
(marked COM) on the switch assembly. Remove the black
wire from the power cord terminal block.
5. Loosen the screw on the power cord terminal block
securing the red wire going to the NO terminal on the
switch assembly and the brown wire going to the neon
lamp. Remove the two (2) wires.
6. Using a T20 torx driver, remove the two (2) screws
securing the switch assembly to the motor housing and the
two (2) screws securing the switch assembly to the switch
panel overlay.
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7. Remove the switch assembly and switch panel overlay
from the motor housing.
8. Manipulate the relay switch mounting tab out of its rubber
mounting block for use on the new switch assembly.
9. To remove the neon lamp, pull it out from the front side of
the switch assembly.
10. Install the switch assembly by manipulating it into position
and onto the bosses on the motor base.
11. Insert the two (2) screws and tighten using a T20 torx
driver.
The red neon lamp lens is slip-fit into the
NOTE:
switch assembly. Remove it and save it
for the new switch assembly.
12. Turn the food processor to a top up orientation.
13. Insert the red neon lamp lens through the cutout in the
motor housing and into the new switch assembly by
aligning the tab on the lens with the slot in the switch
assembly. Make sure the lens is fully seated against the
switch assembly.
14. Insert the two (2) bosses on the switch panel overlay
through the cutout in the motor housing and through the
holes in the switch assembly until it seats against the
motor housing.
15. While holding the switch panel overlay in position against
the motor housing, turn the motor housing on its side.
16. Insert the two (2) switch assembly overlay screws and
tighten the switch panel overlay to the motor
housing/switch assembly using a T20 torx driver.
17. Connect the wires in the reverse order.