Whirlpool TGS325E W, SF395LEE Q/Z/B, SF385PEE Q/Z, SF372BEE Q/Z, FGS335E Q Removing a Hinge Assembly

Cooking Products Service Manual

Original July, 1996	4321891
© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation	Page 3-31

REMOVING A HINGE ASSEMBLY

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect from electrical supply before servic- ing unit.

Failure to do so could result in death or electri- cal shock.

CAUTION: When you work on the gas range, be careful when handling the sheet metal parts. Sharp edges may be present, and you can cut yourself if you are not careful.

1.Turn off the gas to the range and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

2.Remove the oven door (see page 1-20 for the procedure).

3.Remove the door handle, top trim, and outer door glass from the oven door (see page 3-30).

4.Position the oven door with the hinge assem- bly arms facing up.

5.Remove the flat-head screws from the bottom trim and remove the trim from the oven door.

CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard—The hinge assembly arms are spring-loaded and can snap back when the arm pins are removed. Keep your fingers clear of the space between the oven door liner and the arms when you perform the following steps.

6.On the hinge assembly that you wish to re- move, place the bottom of your shoe against the end of the hinge , and move it just enough to remove the pin, then slowly allow the spring to move the hinge back to the “broil stop” position, and leave it there. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to disturb the arm when you re- move the hinge assembly on the next page.

HINGE PIN

LOCATION

HINGE IN “CLOSED” POSITION

HINGE PIN

LOCATION

HINGE IN “BROIL STOP” POSITION

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