Control Panel Assembly - GE Profile J2S968 SERIES Technical Service Manual

WARNING: Components are electrically HOT when voltage is connected to range.
The Control Panel Assembly consists of the electronic oven control (ERC) and keypanel.
Keypanel and ERC
The keypanel and ERC are separate components
but must be tested together.
Key panel Test
Press each pad on the key panel followed by the
start pad. If the key panel is functioning properly,
the following should occur:
• BAKE, BROIL, CLEAN, TIMER, CLOCK,
STOP TIME, COOK TIME, PROOF,
PROBE, and RANGE LOCKOUT Modes -
Audible tone plus display showing mode of
operation selected.
• CLEAR/OFF - Audible tone and display shows
time of day.
• PROBE - Audible tone and response if meat
probe is plugged in.
• Numerical Pads - Audible tone. Can only be
used after another function has been selected.
To remove the keypanel and ERC:
1. Remove the 4 control knobs.
2. Remove the panel retainer nuts.
3. Lift the keypanel enough to access the
keypanel ribbon that connects the keypanel to
the ERC.
4. Remove the keypanel ribbon from the
keypanel by pulling on the connector (do not
pull on the ribbon). Remove the keypanel.

Control Panel Assembly

Keypanel Ribbon
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5. Remove the 8 hex-head screws that secure
the ERC panel.
6. Tilt the panel down to the service position to
access the ERC.
7. Disconnect the main wiring harness
connector. Note the placement of the
remaining wiring connectors on the ERC
board. Disconnect the remaining wiring
connectors and keypanel ribbon.
Main Wiring Harness Connector
Keypanel Ribbon
8. Remove the 4 screws that hold the ERC in
place. Remove the ERC.