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How do i get the fan off so i can remove top screw to replace element
We have been trying for 2 days to remove the fan to enable us to get to the top screw and remove the faulty element......but it is totally impossible, even after having been drenched in WD40 it just will not budge at all :( Help!!!
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- Power off !! and fitting is very straightforward but remember the nut securing the fan blade is a reverse thread. Fan blade must be removed on my model (U1721W0GB/02) to access the top mounting screw on the element and can be tight to remove without damaging the fan motor. I put the nut back on the fan spindle a couple of turns and then used mole grips to pull the fan gently forward in a straight line to provide a little tension. I then tapped the nut with a small hammer to release the fan down the spindle. Removal of the element is easy but note the cable colours to the two connectors to ensure the correct connections. Worth cleaning the fan spindle and the hole through the blade unit while you have it removed.
Fan Oven Half Moon Element - 1700W Stock Number: ES481674
Spare part for select models of Bosch, Neff and Siemens ovens
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