Seals range hood switch to prevent smoke leakage. Replace if worn, cracked, or causing smoke to escape through switch connection. Verify fit with model.
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Broken downdraft switch James S. • Sunnyvale , CA • May 03, 2018
Found replacing the switch to be doable, but it was quite a delicate operation. This was for a Thermador range with a broken downdraft switch. It required the removal of 5 small screws which could easily be fumbled and dropped down where it would be difficult, if not impossible to retrieve. Two of the screws were facing the back, so it was a blind operation to remove and replace the screws. Required an offset screwdriver, as space was tight. So, be EXTREMELY careful to not drop the screws and...
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