26 16026926 © 2006 Maytag ServicesDisassembly ProceduresTo avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury ordeath; disconnect power before servicing, unlesstesting requires power.7. Label and disconnect wiring to elements (selectmodels).8. Remove screws securing element mounting bracketsto maintop assembly (select models).9. Gently remove elements from mounting brackets toprevent damage to glass top (select models).10.Reverse procedure to reinstall maintop assembly.Control Panel Assembly Removal1. Remove power from unit.2. Remove burner switch control knobs.3. Remove front screws securing control panel tochassis.4. Remove screws located on the left and right sides ofthe control panel.5. Grasp control panel on the far left and right sides andgently pull the control panel out and down.NOTE: The electronic control located in the controlpanel is a sensitive item, handle gently.6. Label and disconnect wire terminals.7. Remove infinite switch control knobs, infiniteswitches, indicator lights, rocker switches, andelectronic control/clock (as necessary) and transfer tothe new control panel.8. Reverse procedure to reinstall control panel.Electronic Control Replacement1. Remove control panel, see “Control Panel AssemblyReplacement” procedure, steps 1 through 5.2. Remove screws securing electronic control bracket tocontrol panel.3. Label and disconnect terminal wiring from electroniccontrol.4. Slide electronic control down and out of bracket,applying slight outward pressure to the inside edgesof the electronic control bracket.5. Reverse procedure to reinstall electronic control.Infinite Switch Removal1. Remove control panel, see "Control Panel" procedurefor removal.2. Label and disconnect wire terminals from infiniteswitch.3. Remove knob on infinite switch being replaced.4. Remove screws in front securing infinite switch tocontrol panel.5. Reverse procedure to reinstall infinite switch.Bottom Access Panel Removal(Select Models)1. Grasp top of bottom access panel and gently pulldown and out.2. Reverse procedure to reinstall bottom access panel.Removing and Replacing Range1. Remove power from unit.2. Disconnect downdraft blower motor and remove flexducting to the blower and range (select models).NOTE: To avoid countertop damage, do not moverange forward until range has been raisedenough to clear all cabinetry.3. Pull the range forward out of the cabinet opening.4. Disconnect or unplug the power cord leading fromunit to fuse box or junction box depending on unit.5. Replace the oven using the installation instructionsand anti-tip bracket(s).Cartridge Assembly Removal(Select Models)Cooktop cartridges are installed on the left side of therange cooktop.1. Remove power from unit.2. Lift up on the tab (located on the cartridge) until top ofcartridge clears the opening on the range by 2 inches.NOTE: Lifting the cartridge too high while still engagedin the receptacle could damage the terminalplug.3. Hold cartridge by the sides and slide away fromterminal receptacle.4. Lift cartridge out when fully unplugged.Install cartridges hereMaintop Assembly Removal1. Remove power from unit.2. Remove range from installation position, see“Removing and Replacing Range” procedure.3. Remove air grill, filter, grill grates, aeration pan andcartridges (select models).4. Remove screws from plenum area at front of opening.5. Open oven door and remove screws securingmaintop to oven chassis, located on the bottom ofcontrol panel and along the outside edges of themaintop.6. Remove cartridge receptacles and grill pans (selectmodels).