How to remove fan control switch from JED8430 electric cooktop

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Hello, Thank You for using FixYa. I will be helping you today.You have to lift the unit up from the counter use some boards across the counter to support it and remove the screws from around the unit under the glass lip. On some units there are screws under the vent grille also. After removing the screws lift the whole top off.Thats all you have to do.
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I have two of the 71001494 fan switches new.

Hi,

Here is the part number for the switch 74009254

You first need to remove the unit from its installation. Start by disconnecting the exhaust fan from the ductwork. Then push the cooktop up.

To get at the switch you need to remove the top by taking off only the top row of screws all around the unit and also at the top of the down draft cavity (the down draft cavity is where the grease guard mesh is)

are you up for the job? you may need a new switch.(Part # 74009254)the origal switch is nla but this switch should work. If you attemp changing yourself make sure you turn off the circuit breaker to the range,

you can find the parts breakdown at sears.com parts
I looked up the fan switch # for you it is Part # 74009254
it is a big job to replace just remember to turn of breaker.

i think that there is a sub for that switch.
i tried finding it but cannot find the sub.sorry

The cook top is attached to the wood frame by brackets, just remove the screws and the electric connection, make sure the power is off from the main box, it's a 220 volt wiring and then just lift the top off. to remove the glass, look around the edges and you should see some small screws, just remove them and the glass should lift off.
Eddie Rentas
Tupper Lake NY

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