Removing The Warming Drawer Element & Temperature Sensor - Whirlpool RF196LXK Technical & Service Manual

REMOVING THE WARMING DRAWER 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.
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.
1. Turn off the electrical supply going to the
range.
2. Slide the warming drawer out as far as it
will go, press on the release arms, located
on the side rails of the drawer, and remove
the drawer.
Release Arm
(on each side)
Warming Drawer
3. To remove the warming drawer ele-
ment:
a) Remove the two front bracket screws
(see the photo at the top of the next
column).
& TEMPERATURE SENSOR
3-19
Front Bracket Screws
Warming Drawer Element
Rear Bracket Screws
b) Remove the two rear bracket screws,
pull the element forward, and discon-
nect the wires from the terminals.
4. To remove the warming drawer tem-
perature sensor:
a) If not already done, remove the warm-
ing drawer (see step 2).
b) Remove the two mounting screws from
the sensor bracket.
Warming Drawer Area
Warming Drawer
Temperature Sensor Screws
c) Pull the sensor forward and unplug the
connectors.