Removing A Surface Element Control & An Indicator Light - Whirlpool Rooper Service Manual

REMOVING A SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL
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.
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.
& AN INDICATOR LIGHT
REMOVE
BACK PANEL
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4. Remove the knob and the two screws from the
defective surface element control. Note the
orientation of the control and remove it from
the console panel. Do not disconnect the
wires yet.
CONTROL
KNOB
MOUNTING
SCREW
5. Verify that the new surface element control is
rated the same as the old one.
6. Position the new control the same as the old
one you just removed, mount it to the console
panel, and install the knob on the shaft.
7. Disconnect each wire, one at a time, from the
terminals of the defective surface element
control, and reconnect it to the same terminal
location on the new control.
8. Slide the old indicator light off the lens on the
console panel, disconnect the wires, and re-
move it.
9. Install the new indicator light to the console
panel lens and connect the wires to the quick-
disconnect and the surface element control
terminals.
LENS
CONSOLE
PANEL
PRESS UP
TO ENGAGE
CLIPS WITH
LENS SHOULDER
QUICK-DISCONNECT
10. Reassemble the range.
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CONSOLE
PANEL
SURFACE
ELEMENT
CONTROL
SLIDE LIGHT
HOLDER CLIPS
OVER/OFF SHOULDER
SURFACE ELEMENT
CONTROL TERMINAL
CONNECTORS