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DS5598, DS5603, DS5804
If unit was operating prior to servicing allow at least 10 minutes for light bulbs and
heating element to cool off to avoid accidental burning of skin.
Disconnect power before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock or damage to persons.
TO REPLACE FLAME MOTOR/FLAME ROD
1. Remove the stove pipe kit (if equipped).
2. With front door closed, gently place stove door side down on a flat surface.
3. Remove the retaining screws on the
REAR
stove legs with a screwdriver and
remove the rear legs.
4. Remove the rear cover retaining screw located at the lower center of the rear cover.
5. Slide the rear cover down 4 to 6 inches and gently pull the cover up from both the
top and bottom bowing it slightly and remove it from its mounting slot. When the
cover is removed place beside the stove being careful not to damage any of the
wiring.
6. Locate the flame motor and flame rod assembly and remove the wiring clips and
connections noting their original locations.
7. Remove the mounting bracket screws on the flame motor side only and pull the
assembly out of the other mounting bracket.
NOTE
When removing the flame motor some damage may occur to the flame rod. If flame
rod is damaged replace to insure proper operation.
8. To remove the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the spring on the motor shaft
and pull while rotating in the opposite direction of the spring winding.
9. To remove the flame motor you must first remove the flame rod (see above).
Remove the motor mounting screws and remove motor from the mounting bracket.
10. To replace the flame rod attach needle nose pliers to the flame rod spring and push
onto the flame motor shaft while rotating in the opposite direction of the spring
winding.