29Servicing NotesDisconnect from electricity supply beforecommencing servicing, particularly before removingany of the following: control panel, side panels,ceramic hob, or any of the electrical components orcover boxes. Before electrical reconnection check thatthe appliance is electrically safe.1. To Remove a Side PanelDisconnect from electricity supply.Pull the cooker forward.Pull off the push fit control panel end caps at each end andremove the end fixing screws under the end cap.Remove the retaining screws for each panel (1 at the frontand 2 at the rear). The lower front retaining screws (oneeach side) are situated beneath the lower edge at the frontcorners of the side panelsReassemble in reverse order.2. To Lift up the Ceramic HobPull the cooker forward.Unscrew the 2 screws which are located at the rear of eitherside of the cooker underneath the grill trimPush the hob backwards to release the front catchmentbracket.Lift the hob.Hold the hob in place using the rod attached to theunderside of the hobplate, by locating the loose end intothe central hole in the top of the inner control panel.CautionThe ceramic hob material is much more sensitiveto scratches on the underside than the top.Lift up the ceramic hob at the front and prop in positionwith a non-metallic prop.Take care not to touch or scratch the underside ofthe ceramic as this will weaken the material andcause the top to shatter.3. To replace a hob element.Lift up the ceramic hob see 2. The elements are nowaccessible.4 To Remove the Control PanelDisconnect from electricity supply.Lift up the front of the ceramic hob – see 2. Remove thecontrol panel top scews.Pull off all the control knobs. Open the oven doors andremove the control panel fixing screws underneath thecontrol panel. The screws directly below the clock arefor the clock fixing bracket - don’t remove them at thisstage.Lift the control panel, pull forward and disconnect thewiring from the rear.Reassemble in reverse order. When replacing leads referto the wiring diagram. Check operation of timer.5. To Remove Oven Light SwitchRemove control panel (see 4).NB The old switch may be destroyed during removal.Remove switch button and old switch from its bezel bygripping the switch body behind the control panel andtwisting sharply.The switch bezel can then be removed by folding back itslocking wings and pushing forward. Fit the new bezel to thecontrol panel by first lining up the raised key on its bodywith the cut-out in the control panel and pushing it in fromthe front. Assemble the new switch to the bezel by lining upthe key sections and pushing home. Fit the new button bypushing in from the front.Replace control panel in reverse order and test for correctoperation.6. To Remove Electronic TimerDisconnect from electricity supply.Pull off the timer control buttons and remove the controlpanel (See 4). Remove the timer/mounting bracketassembly from the control panel by removing the two fixingscrews. Remove the timer from its mounting bracket bydepressing the plastic lugs on the timer case, at the sametime pulling the unit forward.Reassemble in reverse order. When replacing leads refer tothe wiring diagram. Check operation of timer.7. To Remove a ThermostatLift up the ceramic hob top (see 2). Remove control panel(see 4). Open appropriate oven door and remove ovenfurniture.RH ovenRemove thermostat phial cover (2 screws). Unclipthe thermostat phial from the clips in the ovenback.WARNING - SERVICING TO BE CARRIED OUT ONLY BY AN AUTHORISED PERSONDisconnect from electricity before servicing. Check appliance is safe when you have finished.