Amana RSS CLOCK/TIMER WIRE HARNESS Ribbon Cable Removal, Models RST307, RST308, RST309

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES - RST MODELS

FIRE OR EXPLOSION - TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH, DISCONNECT POWER TO THE OVEN BEFORE SERVICING.

CLOCK/TIMER WIRE HARNESS (Ribbon Cable

Removal)

Models RST307, RST308, RST309

The wire harness (ribbon cable) for the clock is routed down the left side of the range behind the left side panel. Follow the procedures below to replace the cable.

1.Shut off power to the range.

2.Remove the range from the cabinet.

3.Partially remove the control panel. Follow the Control Panel Removal Procedures, Steps 3 - 5.

4.Disconnect the wire harness plug connector from the back of the clock display board.

5.Remove the storage drawer.

6.Remove the P.C. board cover mounting screw and disconnect the wire harness plug connector from the P.C. board.

7.Remove the three (3) left side burner box mounting screws.

8.Remove left side panel to gain access to cable.

9.Reverse procedure to install clock cable.

SIDE PANEL REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Left or right side panel should be replaced one at a time. Do not attempt to remove both side panels as lack of support may cause subsequent damage/twist to backguard.

1.Disconnect electrical supply at wall socket.

2.In most installations the "gas has to be turned off" and supply line disconnected from range. PULL RANGE FORWARD.

3.Remove oven door assembly and storage drawer assembly, burner grates and burner bowls.

4.Remove top burner grates, main top, and the one (1) screw securing control panel to side panel (screws located top left or top right of control panel).

5.Remove the three (3) screws securing side panel to burner box.

6.Support range off floor 4-6 inches, then remove the four (4) screws from bottom flange of side panel.

7.Remove the rear backguard cover panel.

8.Remove the four (4) screws securing backguard support to side panel.

9.Remove the five (5) screws securing rear of side panel to insulation retainer.

10.Remove the six (6) screws securing front of side panel to front flame flange.

11.Move rear of side panel away from range, then move side panel forward to clear flange on front frame.

12.Reverse procedure to reinstall side panel.

BE CERTAIN TO CHECK GAS CONNECTION WITH LEAK DETECTOR OR WARM SOAPY WATER.

RC231002 Rev. 3 96

BOTTOM BRACE

1.Shut off power to the range.

2.Shut off main gas supply and disconnect supply line from range. Pull range forward.

3.Remove oven door assembly and storage drawer assembly. Remove top burner grates and burner bowls.

4.Support range four (4) to six (6) inches off of floor. Remove four (4) screws securing bottom brace to side panel.

5.Remove two (2) screws securing brace to front frame.

6.Reverse procedure to install new brace. Screw leveling legs into replacement brace.

Be sure to level range after installation. Check gas connection for leaks with leak detector or soapy water.

STORAGE DRAWER TRACK

1.Shut off power to the range.

2.Remove storage drawer.

3.Storage drawer track is fastened to the front frame with one (1) screw. The track fits into a slot in the rear insulation retainer. NOTE: The "TAB" on the front of the drawer track and the storage drawer runner "CATCH" are color coded. When reassembling, be sure to match black "TAB" to black "CATCH" and gray "TAB" to gray "CATCH".

OVEN DOOR HINGE

1.Remove oven door assembly from the range.

2.Remove the two (2) screws securing the hinge to the side frame.

3.Carefully open the hinge fully, and insert an object the approximate thickness of a screw in slot under door lock to keep hinge open. NOTE: Be careful not to allow the object to slip out, causing the hinge to snap back, possibly causing injury to the installers fingers.

Figure 87 - Left Side View (Closed)