Removing The Maintop-Conventional Burner Models - Whirlpool SF3000SE W Service Manual

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 gas 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 gas to the range and disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the grates from the maintop.
3. Lift the maintop as far as it will go and unsnap
the support rods from the body sides.
REMOVING THE MAINTOP
Conventional Burner Models
4. Slide the maintop to the left so that the hinge
pin is free of the right hinge bracket, (see the
inset), and to the right so that it is free of the
left bracket, then remove the maintop.
MOUNTING
SCREW
UPPER
ACCESS
PANEL
UPPER
CONSOLE
HINGE
BRACKET
MAINTOP
5. Remove the hinge pins from the old maintop
and mount them to the new one.
6. Install the new maintop.
3-4
MAINTOP
HINGE PIN
INSERT HINGE
PIN IN BRACKET
HOLE IN UPPER
ACCESS PANEL
HINGE PIN