3.2 REMOVAL OF DROP-DOWN DOOR
a) Open door completely and insert a suitable pin into the marked hole on both hinges.
b) The action of closing the door will result in the hinge pulling out of the bracket to allow the door to be removed.
c) Due to hinge springs being under tension, do not disturb the hinge pins while door is removed from the range.
d) Replace in reverse order.
3.3 CONTROL SWITCHES, THERMOSTATS, INDICATOR LAMPS (All models). LIGHT SWITCH (OTC only)
If any of these components prove faulty, they must be replaced. Adopt following procedures and refer to appropriate
wiring diagrams in this manual.
3.3.1 Control Switches (All models)
a) Remove control panel as detailed in Section 3.1.
b) Remove switch connections and note wire arrangement. Pull off control knob. Undo fixings to release switch.
c) Fit replacement switch, ensuring that shakeproof washers are fitted under fixing screws.
3.3.2 Oven Thermostat (not OTC) – To Remove
a) Remove control panel as detailed in Section 3.1.
b) Lift RH hotplate at rear and prop it up as detailed in Section 3.3.
c) Remove clip that secures capillary tube below RH hotplate.
d) Remove thermostat phial from oven roof clips.
e) Remove fixings that secures thermostat to mounting bracket. Ease thermostat back until spindle is through
bracket, and then move it to one side and pull forward.
f) Remove cables and pull capillary tube clear of appliance. Slight bending of phial may be necessary in order to
withdraw it. Replace in reverse order.
g) Before fitting, slide insulating sleeve (from insulating thermostat) over capillary, down to the head of the
thermostat. Excess capillary must be neatly coiled (as on old appliance) by wrapping it around an object of
approximately 25mm diameter.
h) Take care not to kink tubing.
3.3.3 Thermostat Calibration (not OTC)
a) To adjust temperature setting, remove knob. Insert small screwdriver into hole in thermostat spindle centre.
b) Engage screwdriver in slotted screw inside hole and turn to adjust temperature setting.
c) The screw should be turned clockwise to lower temperature setting (L) and anti-clockwise to increase temperature
setting (R). Turn in small increments only and allow oven time to settle between adjustments.
3.3.4 Indicator Lamps – To Remove (All models)
a) Remove control panel as detailed in Section 3.1.
b) Disconnect wires from lamp.
c) Remove indicator lamp from panel and withdraw.
d) Replace in reverse order.
3.3.5 Oven Thermostat and Fan Switch – OTC Models
a) Remove thermostat control knob.
b) Remove control panel as detailed in Section 3.1.
c) Undo fixings from facia panel.
d) Remove wiring, noting connection positions.
e) The combined switch and thermostat may now be removed from front panel. The parts are secured by screw
fixings and are supplied together.
f) To remove phial, undo from bracket inside oven and ease back through oven side wall.
g) Replace in reverse order.
h) Electrical connections to be restored as detailed in respective wiring diagram.
3.3.6 Oven Light (Push Button) – (OTC Models)
a) Remove control panel as detailed in Section 3.1.
b) Disconnect wires from switch.
c) Undo retaining nut and withdraw switch.
d) Replace in reverse order.
3.4 LARGE HOTPLATE ELEMENTS – To Remove (All models)
a) Remove top facia panel.
b) Disconnect element tails, taking note of their respective positions for correct replacement. Also disconnect earth
wire.
c) Lift hotplate evenly all around about 25mm to release locating pins. Lift up from rear and pivot on front edge. Prop
plate in this position.
d) Withdraw flexible tails through insulating bushes.
e) Lift hotplate assembly clear.
f) Remove insulating box and clamping plates and prise out faulty element(s).