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Upper Oven Door Lock Assembly on PS978
Note:
If only the lock motor and switch assembly
and/or cam has failed, it may not be necessary to
remove the door lock assembly from the range. It is
advisable to transfer these parts from a new door
lock assembly. Verify proper operation of the lock
assembly after transferring these parts.
The lock motor and switch assembly is attached
to the frame plate with 2 Phillips-head screws. The
cam is attached to the motor shaft with a Phillips-
head screw. It is necessary to remove the rear cover
to access the lock motor and switch assembly and
the cam. (See
Rear Cover
.)
Frame Plate
To remove the upper oven door lock assembly:
1. Remove the rear cover. (See
Rear Cover
.)
2. Remove the cooktop. (See
Cooktop
.)
3. Remove the 3 wire retainers from the frame
plate.
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)
4. Remove the two T-15 Torx screws that attach
the front of the lock frame plate to the frame.
Disconnect
Switch Assembly
Wire Harnesses
7. Grasp the rear of the lock assembly. Lift and
rotate it approximately 40 degrees clockwise
and pull it out approximately 2 inches.
Caution
: It is possible to reconnect the switch wiring
incorrectly to the lock assembly. In the following
step, when disconnecting the wiring, make a note of
how the wires are connected.
5. Disconnect the lock motor wires and disconnect
the switch assembly wire harnesses.
6. Remove the 1/4-in. hex-head screw that
attaches the lock assembly to the rear of the
range.
