6.7
door glass replacement
WARNING
!
•
Do not use substitute materials.
•
Glass may be hot. Do not touch glass until cooled.
•
Care must be taken when removing and disposing of any broken door glass or damaged components. Be
sure to vacuum up any broken glass from inside appliance before operation.
•
Do not strike, slam, or scratch. Do not operate appliance with glass removed, cracked, broken, or scratched.
TRADITIONAL FACE
A.
When the appliance is cool, remove the door from the appliance (see "door removal" section). Place the
door face down, being careful not to scratch the paint.
B.
Take off the existing exterior rope gasket, remove the 9 screws (4 on top, 5 on bottom) on the traditional
face, or the 6 screws (3 on top, 3 on bottom) on the contemporary face. Keep all materials.
C.
Carefully remove the glass and then the existing interior rope gasket.
D.
Apply a small bead of silicone in the groove of the interior rope gasket.
E.
Insert the 1/4" (6.4mm) rope gasket (W562-0043) in the groove, on top of the silicone.
F.
Place the new glass on the door and reinstall the screws.
G.
Apply a small bead of silicone in the groove of the exterior rope gasket.
H.
Insert the 3/4" (19mm) rope gasket (W562-0004) in the groove, on top of the silicone.
At the end of every heating season, inspect the rope gasket on the door to ensure it is secure.
note:
For more information on glass replacements, see "replacement parts" section.
Fig. 1
maintenance
CONTEMPORARY FACE
note:
Ensure the retainer has the
dimple facing upwards (Fig. 1).
W415-2007 / A / 10.21.19
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