To replace:

1.Unplug range or disconnect power.

2.Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4.Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5.Plug in range or reconnect power.

Oven Door

For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

Before Removing:

1.Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip.

2.Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot. Take care not to scratch finish.

3.Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.

To Remove:

1.Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range.

To Replace:

1.Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.

2.Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots.

3.Tilt top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins. Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins.

4.Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot, then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the front frame.

5.Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins. Save door removal pins for future use.

6.Close the door.

Storage Drawer

The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure drawer is cool and empty.

To Remove:

1.Pull drawer straight out to the first stop.

2.Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out.

To Replace:

1.Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity.

2.Slide the drawer closed.

2.Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins.

3.Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.

4.Pull door straight up, then toward you. Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot. Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range.

Warming Drawer

(on some models)

Remove all items from inside the warming drawer, and allow the unit to cool completely before attempting to remove the drawer.

To Remove:

1.Open drawer to its full open position.

2.Locate the black triangle-shaped tabs on both sides of the drawer.

1

1. Tab

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Whirlpool GS440LEL, GS465LEL, GS470LEL, GS458LEL, GS475LEL Oven Door, Storage Drawer, Before Removing, To Remove, To Replace

GS445LEL, GS460LEL, GS475LEL, GS440LEL, GS458LEL specifications

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