Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent Push Button Switch Replacement #W11230930

Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent Push Button Switch Replacement #W11230930

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the push button switch on a Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent (model #UXD8630DYS4). The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the button will not operate the vent.

All of the information for this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool

Tools used: T-10 Torx bit

Step By Step Instructions

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Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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To replace the push-button switch in your retractable downdraft vent…raise the vent…
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…then shut off the power to the unit.
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Place a blanket over the cooktop to protect it.
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Now grip the sides of the top trim and pull it straight up to detach.
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Use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the two screws securing the push-button switch.
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Lift the switch out…note the orientation of the wires…then disconnect them.
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Prepare the new push-button switch for installation…
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…by transferring the mounting bracket from the old switch to the new one.
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Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs to release the bracket.
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Position the bracket on the new switch.
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Now connect the wires to the terminals…
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…align the switch on the unit…and thread the screws to secure.
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Before replacing the top trim, make sure all of the retaining clips are intact on the vent.
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Now realign the mounting posts with the clips and snap the trim into place.
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Turn the power supply back on…
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…and lower the vent.
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At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the push button switch on a Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent (model #UXD8630DYS4). The most common reason for replacing the switch is if the button will not operate the vent.

All of the information for this switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool

Tools used: T-10 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
To replace the push-button switch in your retractable downdraft vent…raise the vent…
6
…then shut off the power to the unit.
7
Place a blanket over the cooktop to protect it.
8
Now grip the sides of the top trim and pull it straight up to detach.
9
Use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the two screws securing the push-button switch.
10
Lift the switch out…note the orientation of the wires…then disconnect them.
11
Prepare the new push-button switch for installation…
12
…by transferring the mounting bracket from the old switch to the new one.
13
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs to release the bracket.
14
Position the bracket on the new switch.
15
Now connect the wires to the terminals…
16
…align the switch on the unit…and thread the screws to secure.
17
Before replacing the top trim, make sure all of the retaining clips are intact on the vent.
18
Now realign the mounting posts with the clips and snap the trim into place.
19
Turn the power supply back on…
20
…and lower the vent.
21
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
22
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.

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