Amana RSS service manual Upper Oven Electric Gas Valve, UPPER OVEN - RST Models, Fire Or Explosion

UPPER OVEN - RST Models

FIRE OR EXPLOSION

TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING, UNLESS TESTING REQUIRES IT.

Upper Oven Electric Gas Valve

1.Disconnect electricity at main disconnect plug or power cord.

2.Remove the upper oven control panel, upper oven bottom, and upper oven racks.

3.Remove splash plate.

positioned properly. Refer to the wiring diagram for correct wire termination.

Upper Oven Clock Timer, Indicator Lights, Control Panel Glass

1.Disconnect electricity at main disconnect plug or power cord.

2.Remove screws securing control panel frame to con- trol panel.

4.Turn off gas at SHUT OFF VALVE behind splash plate OR turn off gas at supply line to range.

5.Disconnect the "RED" and "WHITE" wires from the electric gas valve.

3.Remove clock knobs, and oven thermostat knob.

4.Remove control panel glass.

5.Remove screws securing control panel to range frame.

6.Disconnect the inlet tubing at the top of the shut off valve behind the backsplash.

7.Disconnect outlet tubing at the orifice fitting connec- tion.

8.Remove the two (2) 5/16" nuts from the bolts which secure the electric gas valve to the rear panel of the upper oven.

9.Remove the electric gas valve assembly with both tubings attached. Transfer the tubing to the new gas valve. Double wrench the fittings to avoid damage.

10.Reverse procedure to reinstall the electric gas valve.

11.Check all gas connections with soap for gas leak.

6.Depress tabs and push indicator lights through control panel. Disconnect wires from indicator light.

7.Remove screws securing clock timer assembly to control panel. Transfer wires, one (1) for one (1) - point to point, to new clock timer.

Upper Oven Thermostat
1.	Disconnect electricity at main disconnect plug or power
	cord.
2.	Remove the upper oven control panel. Remove	Figure 94
	control panel frame, clock knobs, thermostat knob,

and control panel glass.

3.Disconnect all wires from the thermostat contacts. Remove the two (2) screws securing the thermostat to the thermostat mounting plate.

4.Remove the oven thermostat capillary bulb from the mounting clips in the top of the oven.

5.Reverse procedure to reinstall the upper oven thermo- stat. Be certain the capillary mounting clips are

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