Whirlpool GBS277PDB Technical Guide - Page 32

REMOVING THE HIDDEN BAKE ELEMENT WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so could result in death or electrical shock. 4. Remove the four screws from the hidden bake element cover flange. Cover Flange & 2 Screws Cover Flange & 2 Screws CAUTION: When you work on the built-in oven, be careful when handling the sheet metal parts. Sharp edges may be present, and you can cut yourself if you are not careful. 1. Disconnect the electrical power to the oven. 2. Pull the oven out of its mounting location so that you can access the rear cover (see page 4-4, steps 1 through 3 for the procedure). 3. Remove the rear cover from the oven (see page 4-5 for the procedure). 5. Bend the cover flanges down as far as they will go. Bend Cover Flange Down Bend Cover Flange Down 6. Use a pen knife or a single-edged razor blade and cut the insulation blanket, as shown. Be sure to separate the insulation blanket as cleanly as possible. Cut Insulation Blanket Hidden Bake Element 7. Carefully move the insulation blanket out of the way so that you can access the hidden bake element mounting bracket. 4-12