and separate the cover from the heater and light as- sembly.

4.Locate the heater assembly and disconnect the wiring connections noting their original locations.

5.Remove heater mounting bracket screws and set aside heater assembly.

6.Properly orient the new heater assembly and connect all of the wiring clips and connections.

7.Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

TO REPLACE THE POWER CORD

WARNING: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating ele- ment to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to persons.

1.Gently place stove on its back on a flat surface.

2.Remove the heater cover retaining screws located on the bottom of the stove and lower heater and light as- sembly out onto the floor.

3.Remove all of the mounting screws on the heater cover and separate the cover from the heater and light as- sembly.

4.Locate and disconnect the power cord wiring connec- tions noting their original locations.

5.With needle nose pliers grasp the power cord strain relief grommet from inside the heater cover and push while twisting to remove.

6.Pull the power cord out through the hole in the heater cover.

7.Install the new power cord through the hole in the heater cover and connect all of the wiring connections in their original locations.

8.Install the power cord retaining grommet on the power cord and insert into the hole in the heater cover.

9.Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

To Replace Remote Control Receiver BOARD

WARNING: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating ele- ment to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric

shock or damage to persons.

1.Open door by pulling the handles.

2.Loosen the 2 retainers on the inner sides of the unit by turning counter clockwise.

3.Remove 4 screws that secure the top on the rear of the unit.

4.Lift the top off of the unit. Carefully remove the mirror and store in a safe place to prevent damage.

5.Locate the circuit board on the rear wall of the unit.

6.Remove wiring connections from circuit board noting their original locations.

7.From inside the unit, break off the 4 mounting studs by grasping with pliers and twisting on the protruding part of the stud, push the remainder of the studs out through the back panel.

!NOTE: New mounting studs are supplied with the replacement circuit board

8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

To Replace Log Set Driver BOARD - DS7425DLX Model Only

WARNING: If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and heating ele- ment to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.

WARNING: Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric

shock or damage to persons.

1.Open door by pulling the handles.

2.Loosen the 2 retainers on the inner sides of the unit by turning counter clockwise.

3.Remove 4 screws that secure the top on the rear of the unit.

4.Lift the top off of the unit. Carefully remove the mirror and store in a safe place to prevent damage.

5.Locate the circuit board on the rear wall of the unit.

6.Remove wiring connections from circuit board noting their original locations.

7.From inside the unit, break off the 4 mounting studs by grasping with pliers and twisting on the protruding part of the stud, push the remainder of the studs out through the back panel.

!NOTE: New mounting studs are supplied with the replacement circuit board

8. Reassemble in the reverse order as above.

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DS7425DLX, DS7420 specifications

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