Maytag ACO1520AW, ACO1840AC, ACO1560AB Base Thermostat, Light Socket, Turntable Motor, Vent Blower

Disassembly Procedures

!WARNING

To avoid the risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven and discharge capacitors before following any disassembly procedure.

Base Thermostat

The base thermostat is located behind the control panel assembly.

NOTE: Thermostat is a resettable thermostat.

1.Disconnect power to oven and remove control panel, (see "Control Panel" procedure).

2.Discharge high voltage capacitor, (see "High Voltage Capacitor" procedure).

3.Remove screws securing thermostat to base plate and disconnect wires from thermostat.

4.Reassemble in reverse order.

Light Socket

1.Disconnect power to oven and remove grille, (see "Grille" procedure).

2.Remove screws securing bulb holder.

3.Remove light bulb. Remove light socket.

4.Disconnect wire terminal plug.

5.Replace and reassemble in reverse order.

Turntable Motor

1.Disconnect power to oven.

2.Remove screws securing bottom plate cover.

3.Open the oven door, remove turntable, and gently pry upward on turntable shaft.

4.Disconnect wire leads from turntable motor.

Wire leads

Turntable motor

5.Remove screws securing turntable to the oven cavity.

6.Replace and reassemble in reverse order.

Vent Blower

Vent blower is a two speed (HI-LOW) capacitor run blower assembly located on top of the oven. The blower is operated by voltage relays located on the p.c. board.

Vent Exhaust Blower Removal

1.Disconnect power to unit and remove unit from its installation.

2.Remove screws securing damper and motor assembly to top and back of unit.

Blower

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Blower
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B
Blower unit
mounting screw

3.Remove damper.

4.Lift blower assembly out and disconnect wire connection wire terminal.

5. Reassemble in reverse order.

NOTE: Place blower assembly wires in slotted area to avoid pinching of wires.

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