Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent Fan Control Replacement #W11088943

Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent Fan Control Replacement #W11088943

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the fan control on a Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent (model #UXD8630DYS4). The most common reason for replacing the fan control is if the blower will not work.

All of the information for this control 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 fan control 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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Remove the two grease filters.
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Use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the lower front vent panel – be careful not to lose the screws in the vent holes.
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With the screws removed, pull the panel forward then lift up to detach.
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Next, unthread the four screws securing the fan control bracket.
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Pull the bracket out…
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…then pull out the fan control.
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Disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old component.
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Install the new fan control…
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…by first connecting the wire connecter.
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Position the control in the frame.
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Realign the bracket.
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Replace the screws.
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The shorter screws secure the bracket tabs.
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Reinstall the lower front vent panel by aligning the shoulder screws with the keyhole slots in the frame then push the panel back and down.
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Thread and tighten the four screws to secure the panel.
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Replace the grease filters by aligning the bottom edge first…then lift the latch to fully position the top edge.
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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 fan control on a Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent (model #UXD8630DYS4). The most common reason for replacing the fan control is if the blower will not work.

All of the information for this control 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 fan control 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
Remove the two grease filters.
9
Use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the lower front vent panel – be careful not to lose the screws in the vent holes.
10
With the screws removed, pull the panel forward then lift up to detach.
11
Next, unthread the four screws securing the fan control bracket.
12
Pull the bracket out…
13
…then pull out the fan control.
14
Disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old component.
15
Install the new fan control…
16
…by first connecting the wire connecter.
17
Position the control in the frame.
18
Realign the bracket.
19
Replace the screws.
20
The shorter screws secure the bracket tabs.
21
Reinstall the lower front vent panel by aligning the shoulder screws with the keyhole slots in the frame then push the panel back and down.
22
Thread and tighten the four screws to secure the panel.
23
Replace the grease filters by aligning the bottom edge first…then lift the latch to fully position the top edge.
24
Turn the power supply back on…
25
…and lower the vent.
26
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
27
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.

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