Do-It-Yourself Story

After removing the top rear access panel, I took as-built photographs of the two components to be replaced showing all wires, connectors and screws! The Energy Regulator for the front left burner was replaced first, noting the orientation before pulling off the knob, and removing the retaining screws. I used long nose pliers to gently remove one lead at a time and reconnect to the new regulator. Checked orientation against the photo, reinstalled regulator and knob. Main PCB Assembly was more challenging. The assembly snaps into a plastic holder / frame that is held in place by 3 or 4 corner screws and two screws on the controller board transformer. After removing the screws, the frame and PCB Assembly can be removed giving access for removal of the connectors. The connectors have various "latches" that need to be released to remove the connectors without damage. Some tenacity is needed here, especially for the removal and re-installation of the flex tape cable on the left side of the PCB Assembly. The flex cable is released by pulling up on the "collar" of the black plastic latch to release the flat cable. For reassembly, the "collar" must be pulled up to allow the flex tape cable to be fully inserted in the connector slot, after which the "collar" is pressed down to re-establish connector contacts. The flex tape cable is very delicate and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. If it is not inserted correctly, the membrane keypad on the stove will not work. After all connectors / cables have been removed, release the PCB Assembly from the holder / frame, and install the new PCB into the holder / frame. Reinstall the PCB Assembly and the holder / frame and replace the corner screws and the two screws on the controller board transformer. Reconnect all cables, using the photographs as needed and paying careful attention to the flex cable as previously mentioned. Replace top rear access panel.