Whirlpool GBS277PDB - Installation Information; Component Access

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL............................................................................................................................... 1-1
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................. 1-1
KitchenAid Model & Serial Number Designations.............................................................. 1-2
Model & Serial Number Label And Tech Sheet Locations................................................. 1-3
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 1-4
KitchenAid Single Thermal Convection Oven Warranty .................................................... 1-7
KitchenAid Electric Built-In Oven Warranty ....................................................................... 1-8
INSTALLATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
Electrical Supply Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-1
Removing & Reinstalling The Oven Door .......................................................................... 2-3
Oven/Cooktop Combination-Approved Installation ............................................................ 2-4
THEORY OF OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Air Flow .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
The Oven Shutdown Thermal Fuse ................................................................................... 3-2
The Oven Door Latch Assembly ........................................................................................ 3-3
How The Self-Clean Cycle Works ..................................................................................... 3-4
COMPONENT ACCESS ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Component Locations ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing The Oven Control/Display Boards And The Touch Panel Assembly................ 4-2
Removing The Power Supply Wiring Terminal Block And The Blower Motor ................... 4-4
Removing The Oven Light Transformer & The Control Power Transformer ..................... 4-6
Removing The Oven Door Latch Assembly....................................................................... 4-7
Removing An Oven Halogen Light And The Oven Temperature Sensor .......................... 4-8
Removing The Broil Element ........................................................................................... 4-10
Removing The Meat Probe Jack ..................................................................................... 4-11
Removing The Hidden Bake Element.............................................................................. 4-12
Removing The Convection Bake Element And The Fan Motor Assembly ...................... 4-14
Removing The Oven Shutdown Thermal Fuse................................................................ 4-16
Removing The Oven Door Glass, Hinges, & Handle ....................................................... 4-17
Removing The Oven Door Gasket................................................................................... 4-19
COMPONENT TESTING ........................................................................................................ 5-1
Blower Motor...................................................................................................................... 5-1
Oven Temperature Sensor ................................................................................................ 5-1
Convection Bake Element ................................................................................................. 5-2
Convection Fan Motor ....................................................................................................... 5-2
Broil Element ..................................................................................................................... 5-3
Bake Element .................................................................................................................... 5-3
Oven Door Latch Assembly ............................................................................................... 5-4
Oven Shutdown Thermal Fuse .......................................................................................... 5-4
Oven Light & Control Power Transformers ........................................................................ 5-5