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Removal and Replacement
Screws
Screw
(on other side)
GEA00232
GEA00300
A
Control Assembly Servicing:
Infinite Switches, Coil Select Switches,
Blower Switch, and ON Lamp Servicing
Caution: This cooktop has instant-on HOT surface
indicator lights. Wiring reversals can cause a direct
electrical short after all 4 surface units heat up and
close all 4 limiter switches. Check the wire termina-
tions for proper polarity of all L1 and L2 wires, H1 and
H2 wires, and heater HOT light terminals #2 and #4.
Note: Control assembly can be removed from the
cooktop without removing the cooktop from the
countertop.
1. Remove all 7 knobs from the cooktop.
Note: Remove any knob clips that remain on the control
shafts and reinsert clips inside knob stems.
2. Remove 4 screws and the wiring access cover
located below the controls. Disconnect the white 5-
pin blower connector inside.
3. Remove 3 screws that hold the component plate to
the cooktop. The screws are above the wiring with 2
toward the front and 1 toward the rear.
Caution: Save and replace with the exact screws to
prevent glass breakage (#8-18 x 1/4-in.).
4. Unplug the 2 red and 2 white connector housings.
5. Lower the control assembly and rotate the front side
down to remove.
Blower Assembly Replacement (WB26X10072)
Note: Blower assembly can be removed from the cook-
top without removing the cooktop from the countertop.
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The blower is a three-speed tapped winding design
with a permanent run/start capacitor.
1. Remove the access wiring cover located below the
controls (4 screws, see figure).
2. Unplug the blower connector and remove the wires
from the access cover.
3. Disconnect the transition duct from the blower
assembly.
4. Remove the intake grille and filter.
5. Support the blower assembly and remove the
7/16-in. nuts (A) inside the intake plenum.
Parts available: Complete blower assembly with capaci-
tor or replacement capacitor WB27X10363.