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6. Remove the 1/4-in. screws (4) from the mani-
fold mounting brackets and remove the mani-
fold from the burner box.
7. Remove the 1/4-in. screws (4) from the mani-
fold and remove the valves.
Brace Removal
1. Remove the burners and top (see
Burner and
Top Removal).
2. Remove the burner supports(see
Jet Holder
Removal).
3. From under the counter, support the blower
assembly and ductwork.
4. Remove four 7/16-in. nuts from inside the
plenum to separate the blower assembly from
the plenum.
5. Remove 2 hold-down brackets from under the
countertop, lift the burner box from the counter,
turn it 10 degrees, and insert cardboard or
wood under the burner box to protect the
countertop.
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6. Remove the 1/4-in. brace screws (4) from the
exterior of the burner box and remove the
brace.
Blower Assembly Replacement
(WB26X10072)
Note: Blower assembly can be removed from the
cooktop without removing the cooktop from the
countertop.
Note: The blower is a three-speed, tapped winding
design with a permanent run/start capacitor.
1. Remove 2 screws from the access wiring cover
located below the controls and unplug the
blower motor connector.
Screws
Screw
(on other side)
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2. Disconnect the transition duct from the blower
assembly.
3. Remove the vent grille, vent grille gasket, and
filter.
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4. Support the blower assembly and remove the
7/16-in. nuts (A) inside the intake plenum.
Parts available: Complete blower assembly with
capacitor or replacement capacitor WB27X10363.
Brace Screws
