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DoctorBob Posted on Dec 01, 2007
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How can I replace a damaged timer control knob?

The timer control knob should spring out when tapped but it no longer does this. I can get a replacement but don't know how to remove the fascia in order to access the knob

  • malc4251 Apr 08, 2008

    again the switch does not spring out i have to pull it out manually

  • DoctorBob May 09, 2008

    Problem solved: The knob pulls off once you can get at it and I did this by sliding the oven unit out of the cabinet enough to get at the 4 screws on the top metal plate that covers the swich units, freeing the 2 screws that hold the timer unit and jiggling the unit until the timer knob stuck out again, then remounting the whole lot and giving the knob a good tug with a pair of grips. You can buy the single timer knob using the web site:



    http://www.neff-eshop.com/eshop(bD1lbiZj...



    where you will find complete exploded diagrams and parts list with prices. I bought mine this way and got next-day delivery. The timer knob is part number 173340 price 10.93 GBP.



    If you need the oval switches for the oven controls you can get them from the same site. You can buy one (part number 173204) for 8.74 GBP or a set of 4 (part number 427483) for 14.98 GBP (as I did). These are also a simple push fit and need a good pull with strong grips to remove the old one and a good push to fit the new.



    There is a delivery charge for the spares but I think you'll find this remedy a whole lot cheaper than the call-out fee for a Neff engineer - never mind their labour chage on top! It certainly worked for me. Neff told me that they don't tell laymen how to do their own repairs for safety reasons. Since I am a Chartered Electrical Engineer I found this a bit rich!

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I was reading up on this item and i came across section where they mentioned you have to purchase 4 complete different replacement knob boxes or panels

heres the link boy this product is having one heck of time

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews105062.html

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