Help removing end caps to access control panel

How can I cleanly remove end caps (part 15/19) in below diagram? Here’s what I did:

  • Pulled stove out, removed 2 screws on sides going into end cap
  • Removed all knobs from stainless steel control panel cover and all screws on front (and bottom after opening oven door)

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I need access to either replace ERC or glue broken plastic receptacle back on to accept button. I have a replacement ERC in hand already.

What’s odd is the 2 screws that appear to hold in end caps are on sides of range and not in the back. The diagram above shows them in the back. To get at the back seems like a big pain since it appears you would have to remove #17 in this diagram

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Thanks

[quote=vroosh;309139]How can I cleanly remove end caps (part 15/19) in below diagram? Here’s what I did:

  • Pulled stove out, removed 2 screws on sides going into end cap
  • Removed all knobs from stainless steel control panel cover and all screws on front (and bottom after opening oven door)

Control panel and tubing replacement parts for AMANA AGDS902SS RANGE- S/C S/I DDRAFT GAS | AppliancePartsPros.com

I need access to either replace ERC or glue broken plastic receptacle back on to accept button. I have a replacement ERC in hand already.

What’s odd is the 2 screws that appear to hold in end caps are on sides of range and not in the back. The diagram above shows them in the back. To get at the back seems like a big pain since it appears you would have to remove #17 in this diagram

Main top assy replacement parts for AMANA AGDS902SS RANGE- S/C S/I DDRAFT GAS | AppliancePartsPros.com

Thanks[/quote]

Vroosh,

It is a relatively easy procedure, but it is an involved process.

Here are the instructions I extracted from the service manual for your unit.

It’ll make things a lot easier.

Good Luck,
:slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

[LEFT][FONT=Arial]Control Panel, Inlays and End Cap[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. Turn off power to the range.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. Remove maintop assembly (see “Maintop”[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]procedures).[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]3. Remove screws securing right and left control panel[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]end caps (1 each side) to the burner box.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]4. Open oven door and remove screws securing front[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]control panel located at the bottom of control panel.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5. Remove surface valve knobs, thermostat control[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]knob, selector knob and fan switch knob. Also,[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]remove clock control buttons by carefully pulling them[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]out of the clock display board.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]6. Remove screws securing control panel to manifold,[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]which are located directly above right rear and left[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]rear surface valve shafts.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]7. Pull control panel assembly slightly forward over the[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]surface valve shafts.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]Control panel end caps can now be replaced by[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]removing end cap mounting screws and sliding cap[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]off of the control panel.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]8. Remove screws securing ERC control to control[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]panel.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]9. Disconnect oven light switch wire leads. Label leads[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]for correct replacement.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]10.Remove control panel assembly.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]11. Depress oven light switch retaining tabs and push[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]switch out of control panel.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]12.Remove control panel end caps by removing end cap[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]mounting screws and sliding caps off of the panel.[/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]13.Reverse procedures to reassemble[/FONT][/SIZE]

[LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][FONT=Arial]Maintop[/FONT][/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Arial]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]1. Turn off power to the range.[/SIZE][/FONT]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]2. Remove surface burner/grill modules from maintop.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]3. Remove vent cover and downdraft exhaust filter.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]4. Remove screws securing maintop assembly to burner[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]box located in the center vent area.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]5. Remove left and right maintop side frame support[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]screws located at the front area of maintop.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]6. Remove dilution flue cover trim mounting screws and[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]remove trim.[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]7. Carefully lift the entire maintop assembly off of the[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]range.[/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT]

[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]NOTE:
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
[LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Individual frames (front, rear, center, sides) and[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]
[LEFT][SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]low backrail assembly can now be replaced by[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]removing the appropriate mounting screws and[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]separating the failed part from the maintop[/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]assembly.[/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Arial]8. Reverse procedures to reassemble[/FONT][/SIZE]
[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]
[/LEFT]

Joe - Thanks for the help. Those diagrams and instructions were a lifesaver. I did the repair about 2 weeks ago. I had the computer open on the counter while I performed the dis-assembly. I had a bunch of little saucers on a piece of paper to store the screws and label where they go back. Good thing since they were all different and varied. The oven is back in action with functional buttons.

Vroosh,

Great job,

Great idea(s) as well.

We’re glad we were able to help get you up and running,

Thanks,
Have a great holiday

:smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks Joe. You too. Of course I have a new problem now in the fridge forum lol