Amana RS2320006 User Manual
Service
Electric Freestanding
BIG OVEN™
This manual covers general information
on Freestanding Electric BIG OVEN.
Refer to individual Technical Sheets
for information on specific models.
Service Manual for
Amana
®
This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Amana does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by an
unqualified person.
RS2320006
Revision 0
August 2001
Important Information
Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible,
however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified
service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with
the proper tools, parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service manual. REVIEW ALL SERVICE
INFORMATION IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRS.
Important Notices for Consumers and Servicers
!
To avoid risk of serious injury or death, repairs should not be attempted by an unauthorized personal, dangerous
conditions (such as exposure to electrical shock) may result.
!
Amana will not be responsible for any injury or property damage from improper service procedures. If performing
service on your own product, assume responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result.
To locate an authorized servicer, consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this product.
For further assistance, contact: 1 (800) 628-5782 first, if no answer call number listed below.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT. OR 1 (800) 843-0304
AMANA APPLIANCES CALL
AMANA, IOWA 52204
If outside the United States contact:
AMANA
ATTN: CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT
AMANA, IOWA 52204, USA
Telephone: (319) 622-5511
Facsimile: (319) 622-2180
TELEX: 4330076 AMANA
CABLE: "AMANA", AMANA, IOWA, USA
WARNING
CAUTION
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, and Labels
DANGER
!
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
!
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
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Table of Contents
Important Information ................................................. 2
Important Safety Information ...................................... 4
ALL APPLIANCES ............................................... 5
SURFACE COOKING UNITS .............................. 5
OVENS................................................................ 5
VENTILATION HOODS ....................................... 5
In Case of Fire ..................................................... 5
Precautions ......................................................... 5
General Information
Cooking Utensils.................................................. 6
Pan Bottom Test .................................................. 6
Oven Rack Placement ......................................... 7
Pan Placement .................................................... 7
Removing Oven Door .......................................... 7
Replacing Oven Door........................................... 7
Component Testing Information ................................. 8
Troubleshooting Procedures ...................................... 9
Disassembly Procedures
Oven Door Handle, Outer/Inner Glass, and
Door Hinges....................................................... 11
Reverse Procedure to Reassemble Oven Door.. 12
Oven Door Gasket ............................................. 12
Electronic Control .............................................. 12
Infinite Switch .................................................... 12
Indicator Light .................................................... 12
Maintop.............................................................. 13
Door Latch Motor, Plunger Light Switch, and
Latch Switch ...................................................... 13
Bake Element .................................................... 13
Broil Element ..................................................... 14
Sensor, Oven Control ........................................ 14
Oven Light and Oven Light Socket ..................... 14
Flue ................................................................... 14
Leveling Leg Bracket ......................................... 14
Front Frame and Oven Liner .............................. 14
Side Panel ......................................................... 14
Storage Drawer Removal................................... 15
Storage Drawer Tracks ...................................... 15
Power Cord........................................................ 15
Removing and Replacing Range ........................ 15
Appendix A
Installation Instructions .....................................A-2
Appendix B
Care and Cleaning ............................................B-2
Appendix C
Genesis Control ................................................C-2
Appendix D
Sigma Control...................................................D-2
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Important Safety Information
WARNING
!
To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s). To
make sure bracket has been installed properly, remove
the storage drawer or decorative panel and look under
the range with a flashlight. Bracket(s) must be engaged
in the rear corner of the range.
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP
• INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
BRACKET(S) PACKED
WITH RANGE
• SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
To avoid personal injury, do not sit, stand or lean on
oven door or oven drawer.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, make sure your range has been properly
grounded and always disconnect it from main power
supply before any servicing.
WARNING
!
This appliance contains or produces a chemical or
chemicals which can cause death or serious illness
and which are known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel
combustion make sure this appliance is installed,
operated, and maintained according to the instructions
in this booklet.
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a range or behind the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
CAUTION
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, death,
or property damage, verify wiring is correct, if
components were replaced. Verify proper complete
operation of unit after servicing.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS—Surface units may be hot though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing touch or other flammable
materials contact surface units or areas near surface
units until they have had enough time to cool. These
areas include the rangetop and backguard.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN—Oven heating
elements may be hot though they are dark in color.
Interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or
let clothing or other flammable materials touch heating
elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have
had enough time to cool. Other range surfaces that
may become hot enough to cause burns are the oven
door and oven.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
ALL APPLIANCES
1. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the
Room.
3. Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be
alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
4. Wear Appropriate Apparel—Loose fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using appliance.
5. User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
6. Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires—Smother fire or
flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
8. Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
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Important Safety Information
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
1. Use Proper Pan Size—This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface units of different size. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
2. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended—Boilover
causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite.
3. Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are In
Place—Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
4. Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line
oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may
result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
5. Glazed Cooking Utensils—Do not use glass, ceramic,
earthware, or other glazed utensils. They can damage
smoothtop and can break due to sudden change in
temperature.
6. Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units—To reduce the
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it
is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
7. Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements—Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
OVENS
1. Use Care When Opening Door—Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food.
2. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
3. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
4. Placement of Oven Racks—Always place oven racks
in desired location while oven is cool. If rack is
removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact
hot heating element in oven.
In Case of Fire
Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive
grease. Though a fire is unlikely, if one occurs, proceed
as follows:
Surface Element Fire
1. Smother the fire with a nonflammable lid or baking
soda, or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher. Not
water. Not salt. Not flour.
2. As soon as it is safe to do so, turn the surface
controls to “OFF”.
Oven Fires
1. If you see smoke from your oven, do not open oven
door.
2. Turn oven control to “OFF”.
3. As an added precaution, turn off power at main circuit
breaker or fuse box.
4. Turn on vent to remove smoke.
5. Allow food or grease to burn itself out in oven. Do not
open oven door.
6. If smoke and fire persist, call fire department.
7. If there is any damage to components, call an
authorized servicer before using range.
Precautions
• Do not cook food directly on range top surface, always
use cookware.
• Do not mix household cleaning products. Chemical
mixtures may interact with objectionable or even
hazardous results.
• Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas. They
may stick and melt.
• Do not slide rough objects across range top surface.
Scratching or metal marking can result.
• Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby. Fat
can ignite if overheated by spilling onto hot surfaces.
• Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage
to cooking surface and pan.
• Do not use range top surface as a cutting board.
• Do not use range for storage or as a display counter.
VENTILATION HOODS
1. Clean Ventilation Hoods Frequently—Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
2. When flaming foods under hood, turn fan off. The fan, if
operating, may spread the flame.
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General Information
Cooking Utensils
• Use proper pan size. Do not use a pan that has a
bottom smaller than element. Do not use utensils that
overhang element by more than 1 inch.
1"
Less than 1" overhang
2"
More than 1" overhang
• Use care when using glazed cooking utensils. Some
glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensils break due
to sudden temperature changes.
• Select utensils without broken or loose handles.
Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.
• Select utensils with flat bottoms.
• Do not use a wok with a ring stand.
Do not use a wok with
a ring stand.
Utensil Material Characteristics
Type Temperature
Response
Aluminum Heats and
Cools Quickly
Cast Iron Heats and
Cools Slowly
Copper Tin
Lined
Enamelware Depends on
Ceramic
(Glass)
Stainless Steel
Heats and
Cools Quickly
Base Metal
Heats and
Cools Slowly
Heats and
Cools at
Moderate Rate
Uses
Frying, Braising,
Roasting
Low Heat
Cooking, Frying
Gourmet
Cooking, Wine
Sauces, Egg
Dishes
Low Heat
Cooking
Low Heat
Cooking
Soups, Sauces,
Vegetables,
General
Cooking
Pan Bottom Test
Determine if pan has a flat bottom. For best cooking
results, use a pan with a flat bottom.
1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat,
gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur.
2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect
cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed
rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook
efficiently and in some cases may not boil water.
Use a flat
bottom wok.
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General Information
!
Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times
and temperature. Times, rack position, and temperatures
may vary depending on conditions and food type. For
best results, always check food at minimum time. When
roasting, choose rack position based on size of food
item.
Oven Rack Placement
Position oven rack before turning on oven.
1. Pull rack forward to stop position.
2. Raise front edge of rack and pull until rack is out of
oven.
3. Place rack in new rack position.
• Curved edge of rack must be toward rear of oven.
Removing Oven Door
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
oven door with care.
• Door is heavy and can be damaged if dropped.
• Avoid placing hands in hinge area when door is
removed. Hinge can snap closed and pinch hands.
• Do not scratch or chip glass, or twist door. Glass
may break suddenly .
• Replace door glass if damaged.
1. Pull out or remove storage drawer to avoid damaging
finish.
2. Fully open oven door .
3. Push hinge locks down toward door frame, to the
unlocked position.
• This may require a flatblade screwdriver .
4. Firmly grasp both sides of top of oven door.
5. Close door to first stop position.
6. Lift door up until hinge arm is clear of the slot.
Oven Frame
Pan Placement
• Keep pans and baking sheets 2 inches from oven
walls.
• Stagger pans placed on different racks so one is not
directly over the other.
Hinge Lock
Oven
Door
Replacing Oven Door
1. Grasping door top firmly , seat indentation of hinge
arm into bottom edge of the hinge slot.
• Door should be at the first stop position angle.
2. Fully open oven door .
3. Push hinge locks up against the front frame of the
oven cavity to locked position.
4. Close oven door.
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Component Testing Information
!
WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Refer to Technical Sheet or Parts Manual for replacement components specifications.
Illustration Component Test Procedure Results
Oven light socket Remove one wire from r eceptacle
and test resistance of terminals.
Indicates continuity with bulb sc rewed in.
Measure voltage at oven light...........
Oven indicator l ight
and
Surface indicat or light
Rocker switch Measure continuity of switch
Ribbon radiant
elements, limi ters are
not replaceable.
Infinite switch Remove wiring from terminals H1 and
Control limit Normally Closed
Bake element Disconnect wire leads to element and
Remove one lead from swi tch
terminal and measure resistance
across terminals.
Measure voltage at indicator light.....
positions:
Closed.............................................
Open...............................................
Remove one wire lead from element
and measure resistance of the
element.
Verify supply voltage ........................
H2. Connect Volt ohms meter to
H1 and H2.
Measure the following for voltages at
LO, MED, HI:
H1 to H2.........................................
Verify proper operat ion.
Closed............................................
Open..............................................
measure resistance of terminals.
120 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal
identification.
If no voltage is pr esent at oven light,
check wiring or light switches.
Switch closed: 0
Switch open: Infinite resistance
If voltage is pr esent and light does not
operate. Replace l ight.
If no voltage is pr esent at indicator light
check wiring.
Continuity, if not replace.
Infinite, if not replace.
Continuity, if not replace.
1200W:44 to 49
1500W:36 to 40
2000W:26 to 30
2500W:20 to 23
240 VAC
LO 5% 95%
MED (4-5) 50% 50%
HI 100% 0%
240 VAC, if not replace switch.
Continuity
Infinite
If open at room temperat ure, replace.
Continuity, appr oximately 20 Ω,
if not replace.
Ω
Approximately
Ω
Approximately
Ω
Approximately
Ω
Approximately
Ω
Time On Time Off
Measure voltage at bake element.....
Broil element Disconnect wire leads to element and
Oven temperature
sensor
Auto latch assembly Motor switch
measure resistance of terminals.
Measure voltage at broil element......
Measure resistance.......................... Approximately 1100 Ω at room
Unlocked.....................................
Locked........................................
Door switch
Door closed.................................
Door open...................................
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240 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal
identification.
If no voltage is pr esent at bake element
check wiring.
Continuity, appr oximately 19 Ω,
if not replace.
240 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal
identification.
If no voltage is pr esent at broil element
check wiring.
temperature 75°F.
COM
N.O. continuity
−
COM
N.O. open
−
N.C. continuity
COM
−
COM
N.C. open
−
Troubleshooting Procedures
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Surface element does not heat
No bake operation
No broil operation
Oven light does not operate
Appliance not working
• Open element.....................................
• Loose wire connection or broken wire.
• Failed infinite switch............................
• Open bake element ............................
• Loose wire connection or broken wire.
• Open broil element .............................
• Loose wire connection or broken wire.
• Failed oven lamp ................................
• Failed light switch ...............................
• Failed wiring.......................................
• Failed light socket...............................
• Power outage ....................................
WARNING
• Check element for continuity,
replace if failed.
• Verify all connections are clean
and tight, replace broken wiring.
• Check infinite switch, replace if
failed.
• Check element for continuity,
replace if failed.
• Verify all connections are clean
and tight, replace broken wiring.
• Check element for continuity,
replace if failed.
• Verify all connections are clean
and tight, replace broken wiring.
• Check lamp and replace if
necessary.
• Check switch contacts.
• Check for broken and loose or
dirty connections.
• Check light socket for continuity.
• Make sure appliance is plugged
in. Verify that circuit breaker is
not tripped.
Frequent cycling of surface
element or warming zone
Oven not working
Clock and timer not working
• Normal...............................................
• Programming error.............................
• Power outage......................................
• Replace household fuse but do
not change fuse capacity.
• Element cycles to maintain
proper heat and to prevent
damage to smoothtop.
• Shut off power to oven for five
minutes by switching off circuit
breaker. Reset circuit breaker
and try oven again.
• Make sure appliance is plugged
in. Verify that circuit breaker is
not tripped. Replace household
fuse but do not change fuse
capacity.
• See appropriate control appendix
and if continues, contact service
department.
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Troubleshooting Procedures
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
WARNING
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Melted top door trim
Self-clean cycle not working
Oven door will not unlock
Oven not clean after a
self-clean cycle
• Miss-aligned door gasket ..................... • Replace door gasket.
• Check door hinges.
• Programming error...............................
• Oven is self-cleaning............................
• Oven still hot........................................
• Too much soil, grime left in oven..........
• Soot remains in oven after cycle...........
• Shut off power to oven for five
minutes by switching off circuit
breaker. Reset circuit breaker and
try oven again.
• Allow cycle to complete.
• Will not unlatch until a cooler
temperature has been reached.
Do not force door open, this will
void warranty. May blow cooler
air on latch area with a hair dryer
at cool setting to quicken
process.
• Wipe out and remove excess soil
prior to running self-clean cycle.
• Normal.
Locked light displayed
Display flashing
F-(numeric) display
Oven smokes the first few
times used
• Door locked..........................................
• Power failure reset clock...................... • Press CLOCK pad.
• Service code........................................
• Normal.................................................
• If oven is hot, allow to cool rather
than trying to force door latch
open.
• Shut off power to oven for one to
two minutes, by switching off
circuit breaker. Reset breaker.
• See appropriate control appendix
and if continues, contact service
department.
• Minor smoking is normal the first
few times the oven is used.
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Disassembly Procedures
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death;
disconnect power supply source before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Oven Door Handle, Outer/Inner Glass, and
Door Hinges
1. Open or remove storage drawer to avoid damaging
finish.
2. Fully open the oven door, while open rotate both
hinge locking tabs into the LOCK position.
Hinge Lock
Oven
Door
3. Close oven door about all the way. The hinge locking
tabs will prevent the door closing completely.
4. Lift up equally on both sides of oven door. Hinges will
disengage from hinge receivers and oven door can
be removed.
5. Place oven door, with outer door glass facing
downward on a padded flat surface.
6. While supporting outer door glass, remove screws
securing left and right side the OVEN DOOR
HANDLE.
7. Again support outer door glass and turn door
assembly so outer door glass is facing upward and
remove outer oven door glass.
Side Door
Trim
Top Door
Trim
Heat
Shield
Window
Glass
NOTE: May need to loosen screws in bottom glass
retainer.
8. Remove screws and neoprene washer from the
bottom of OVEN DOOR HINGE and one screw
securing oven door hinge to the door assembly.
NOTE: Hinges are interchangeable.
9. Remove screws securing top of door trim. Lift up and
twist trim towards bottom of door to disengage plastic
finger tabs.
10.All outer perimeter door trim can now be removed.
11. After removing the OFFSET screws from left and
right door glass trim, access is gained to the door
glass heat shield.
12.Remove screws from each side and screws from top
of door glass heat shield. Note position of plastic door
handle supports remove same.
13.Lift out galvanized insulation retainer and fiberglass
insulation.
14.Remove the tempered glass panes individually as
well as the glass frame.
NOTE: Tempered glass panes do not have an inner or
outer side. Be careful of fingerprints before
reassembly.
NOTE: Position replacement hinges into LOCK
position by using channel lock pliers PRIOR to
installing oven door on range.
Door
Handle
Screw
Door
Hinge
Oven
Door
Window
Door
Handle
Bushing
Door Glass
Heat Shield
Oven
Door
Backer
Window
Frame
Glass Support
Door
Hinge
Side Door
Trim
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Disassembly Procedures
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death;
disconnect power supply source before servicing, unless
testing requires it.
Reverse Procedure to Reassemble Oven
Door
Position slot on oven door hinge arms into the hinge
receivers. When slot is engaged into the hinge
receivers, open the door just far enough to rotate both
hinge locking tabs to the UNLOCK position.
Oven Door Gasket
The braided fiberglass oven door gasket is clipped at
intervals in holes around the front of the oven liner then
inserted into a 3/8inch holes at the bottom.
A 6 1/2 inch gasket void at the bottom does not interfere
with sealing of oven to door.
1. Unclip original gasket from front frame and pullout
ends from 3/8inch holes.
2. Remove two knurled nuts securing oven bottom in
position. Remove oven bottom.
3. Divide oven gasket in half and insert center clip into
top center hole in the front frame. Proceed inserting
clips left and right.
4. Push gasket through the 3/8inch holes. From behind
the holes gently pull on the gasket ends to provide a
neat appearance. Then tuck the ends between cross
brace and front frame. Assure that gasket ends are
not visible through air intake slots. If so, reposition
prior to installing oven bottom and oven door.
Electronic Control
1. Turn off electric supply to oven.
2. Using a stubby phillips screwdriver remove the
offset screws from the bottom front of control panel.
4. Place control panel on a protective padded surface
with the control down. Remove screws securing
electronic control to mounting bracket. There is
sufficient extra wire length to move electronic control
out of the way while installing new control. Transfer
electrical wires/connectors one at a time to new
control.
NOTE: When reinstalling control panel, be certain the
fiberfax insulation and its galvanized retainer is
above the flue cutout in control panel. Insulation
and retainer are NOT visible when correctly
positioned. Verify backguard heat shield (above
flue) is inside backguard panel and not visible
when installed.
5. Reverse procedure to reattach control panel to range.
Infinite Switch
1. Turn off power to unit.
2. Remove backguard, see "Electronic Control"
procedure.
3. Disconnect and label wire terminals.
4. Remove infinite switch knob from infinite switch.
5. Remove screws in front securing infinite switch.
6. Reverse procedure to reinstall.
Indicator Light
1. Turn off power to unit.
2. Remove backguard, see "Electronic Control"
procedure.
3. Disconnect and label wire terminals.
4. Slide indicator light sideways to release from indicator
light lens.
5. Reverse procedure to reinstall.
Clock
Infinite
switch
Indicator
light
Offset
screws
3. Rotate bottom of control panel outward, then lift up to
disengage top tabs.
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Rocker
switch
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