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7036-187C
June 18, 2014
MT. VERNON AE INSERT
Location of Latch for
Removing Cast Sides
Figure 30.1
Convection
Blower
Disconnect Wire Harness
from Bottom of Blower
Notch
Latch
Latch Engaged
Figure 30.2
Figure 30.4
C. Convection Blower Replacement
Follow the proper shut down procedures as outlined on
page 35, Section 10.A.
Removal of Cast Sides
You will need to remove the cast sides in order to remove
and replace the convection blower.
1. There is a latch on the back side of the cast side in the
middle of the top opening of the cast side as indicated in
Figure 30.1.
2. Place your fi ngers inside the opening and squeeze
the latch. The side can now be pulled toward you and
removed. Place on a protective surface so as not to
damage the fi nish.
3. To replace the side, set the bottom in fi rst. Squeeze the
latch in an open position. Place the cast side into posi-
tion and then release the latch. The latch hooks onto a
bracket to hold the side in place.
Convection Blower Replacement
1. After the sides are removed, reach behind the blower and
release the latch by pushing the top of the latch towards
the blower.
Figure 30.2.
2. Rock the top of the blower slightly and lift up and out.
The blower will pass around the control board and out
the side of the appliance.
3. Disconnect the wire harness from the bottom of the
blower by depressing the tabs on the sides of the con-
nector and then pulling to remove.
Figure 30.3.
4. Re-connect wire harness to the new replacement blower.
Install the blower by placing the bottom fl ange into the
opening fi rst then rotate blower up into position.
5. When the blower is properly positioned the latch will engage
the notch to hold the blower in place.
Figure 30.4
.
Figure 30.3
