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Maytag
Gemini™
Range
Service Manual
16010107
Issued 10/00
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INTRODUCTION The manual is printed in a loose format and is divided into sections relating to a general group of components and/or service procedures. Each section is further subdivided to describe a particular component or service procedure. The subdividing of the subject matter, plus the loose leaf form, will facilitate the updating of the manual as new revised components are added or new models are introduced. Each page of the manual will be identified in the lower, left and right-hand corne
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16010107 Introduction ii ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... i CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................... iii SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 1-1 SECTION 2. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING .....................................
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SURFACE ELEMENT SWITCH .................................................................................................. 4-4 DUAL ELEMENT SWITCH ......................................................................................................... 4-4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS/VOLTAGE ................................................................................. 4-5 SECTION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................ 5-1 GEM
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SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Bake: There will be two separate bake keys, Keep Warm: The keep warm function one for each oven. When the upper oven is controls only the bake element and is chosen there will be a rapid preheat available in the upper oven only. Allowable activated which turns both elements on. If temperature range is 145 to 190ºF. the lower oven is selected the elements will cycle at the normal rate. The normal rates Clean: Only one oven is permitted to be for the bake fun
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16010107 Section 1. General Information 1-2 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company
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SECTION 2. ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & TESTING ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT Description Part Number Analog Test Meter 20000005 The equipment required to service Maytag products depends largely upon the condition Digital Watt/Amp/Volt/Ohm/ 20000019 you encounter. Locating a malfunction will Temperature Meter often require the use of electrical testing equipment such as: Clamp-On Ammeter 20000002 AC Voltage Sensor 20000081 Analog Test Meter can be used to check for Clamp-On Ammeter open or closed circu
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16010107 Section 2. Electrical Components & Testing 2-2 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company
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SECTION 3. COMPONENT ACCESS EXPLODED VIEW 16010107 Section 3. Component Description 3-1 ©2000 Maytag Appliances Sales Company
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As a general rule, the appliance should 2. Remove the two screws securing the ALWAYS be disconnected from power main top to the frame. source before servicing appliance or replacing component parts. Failure to 3. Lift up slightly and slide the main top disconnect the power increases the forward to access the wire harness. likelihood that a servicing error or mistake Disconnect the harness. will result in serious or fatal injuries. 4. Lift the top off and lay aside securely with under side up. M
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To Access Broil Element: Bake Element 1. Disconnect the appliance from power Element Wattage: 208/240 volts @ 2250/3000 source before servicing. watts. Approximately 19Ω 2. Remove lift off door for more The bake function controls the Bake and accessibility. Broil heating elements. During a Bake cycle, the Broil element will be on 6 seconds of a 3. Remove broil support brackets (2) and 60-second duty cycle, and then the Bake remove screws securing broil element to element will be on the remaini
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Broil Element Oven Cavity Components (Electric) Sensor Open or remove the oven door. The Convect following components are accessible: Fan • Racks Convect • Oven Sensor Fan • Broil Element Cover • Convect Fan Cover • Bake Element Bake Element Convection Fan (Electric) Remove six screws (as shown) from the Screws perimeter of the convection fan cover. This will loosen the cover, but it cannot be removed easily without positioning it to clear the rack guides. Care should be used when moving part
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Convect Fan Motor and Blade (Electric) Motor Connectors Motor After the convect fan mounting plate is Motor Mount removed, motor connectors, motor, motor mount and insulation is accessible. Motor connectors are also exposed by removing the back panel (see range back removal). Insulation The convect fan blade is attached to the motor’s “D” shaft using a hex set screw. The fan blade must be loosened and taken off the motor shaft before the motor can be removed. The motor mounting screws are Moun
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removes voltage from the heating element. ELECTRONIC CLOCK AND OVEN Control is attained by regulating the ratio of CONTROL the time between the opening and closing of the contacts. This is usually referred to as To Gain Access To Electronic Oven Control input percentage and is controlled by a cam, which can provide virtually any infinitely 1. Disconnect the adjustable performance. This performance appliance from is assured when the switch is subjected to power source elevated ambient temperatu
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Signal Lights Oven Light Replacement Range is equipped with two signal lights to The oven light used on the Gemini is a 12 indicate when a surface element is on. The volt 10 Watt Halogen bulb. The light light will remain on until the element is automatically comes on when the door is turned off. After a cooking operation, be opened or activation may occur via the light sure element and signal light is off. pad when the door is closed. The light will not operate during a clean cycle. The ove
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HI-LIMIT THERMOSTAT CAUTIONS: • Do not attempt to open or close door The HI-Limit Thermostat is mounted to or operate oven until door is properly range main back. The purpose of this replaced. thermostat is to break line voltage to oven control in case of a runaway temperature. • Hinge arms are spring mounted and Range may be removed from cabinetry for will slam shut if accidentally hit. rear serviceability. Never place hand or fingers between the hinges and the front oven frame. You could be i
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seated on the hinges. Push down on 5. Slide the doorframe and glass off liner the top corners of the door to from the bottom. completely seat door on hinges. Door should not appear crooked. 6. Remove four (4) screws securing the door handle to the door liner. (Two on NOTE: The oven door on a new range the sides and two in front). may feel “spongy” when it is closed. This is normal and will decrease with 7. Remove two (2) screws securing door use. baffle to liner. To Disassemble Door: 8. Remo
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LOWER DOOR To Replace Lock Assembly 7. Remove two (2) screws securing lock assembly to frame. 1. Disconnect the appliance from power source before servicing. 8. Slide assembly out. 2. Open oven door or remove for 9. Reverse procedure to reinstall. convenience. 3. Remove main top and slide forward. Lower Latch Assembly Disconnect wire harness. (See Top Removal). 1. Disconnect the appliance from power source before servicing. 4. Lift top off and lay aside securely. 2. Remove main top assembly as
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3. Remove main top and slide forward. Note: Make sure the insulation is back in Disconnect wire harness. (See Top place when finished. Failure to do so will Removal). result in hot spots and poor baking complaints. 5. Reattach band to the bottom of frame. LOWER LATCH ASSEMBLY 6. Reconnect wiring to the lock switches. 1. Disconnect the appliance from power source before servicing. 7. Reinstall the side panel. 2. Remove main top as outlined 8. Reinstall the rear panel. in main top removal. 9. R
