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Warning, Removing the fan motor – Whirlpool 1997 "E" User Manual

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© 1997 Whirlpool Corporation

Cooking Products Service Manual
Original March, 1997 4322167

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REMOVING THE FAN MOTOR

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

Disconnect from the electrical supply be-
fore servicing the unit. Failure to do so
could result in death or electrical shock.

1.

Disconnect the electrical supply to the
microwave oven.

2.

Remove the microwave oven from its
mounting location (see page 2-2).

3.

Remove the vent grille and cabinet from
the microwave oven (see the illustration
on page 2-3).

FAN BLADE

PRESS-ON WASHER

AIR DUCT

CONNECTOR

FAN MOTOR

MOUNTING
SCREW

4.

Pull the fan blade and press-on washer
off the fan motor shaft.

5.

Unplug the connector from the fan motor
terminals.

6.

Remove the two mounting screws from
the fan motor and remove the motor from
the air duct.

7.

Install the new fan motor in its mounting
location and reassemble the microwave
oven.