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30 Apr

Encompass Hires Digital Marketing Director to Enhance and Expand Ecommerce Sales and SEM

Lawrenceville, Ga., April 30, 2019 – Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Distribution, 3PL and 4PL solutions for a diverse range of finished goods and repair parts, today announced that Jayne Sutherst will join its IT team in the newly-established role of Digital Marketing Director.

In this position, Sutherst will be responsible for managing all aspects of Encompass’ digital presence, primarily its main ecommerce site encompass.com, client web portals, search engine optimization and online and social marketing.  She is tasked with enhancing the online experience and customer support for both B2B and B2C users.  Sutherst will be based at Encompass’ recently-opened distribution and administrative facility near Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Sutherst joins Encompass from MAPEI – a worldwide producer of adhesives, thinsets and sealants for buildings – where she served as digital marketing manager. Among her many accomplishments, she led the redesign and strategic planning of MAPEI’s flooring installation product website, which drove 1 million unique visitors to the site within eight months of launch.

Sutherst has 15 years of experience in web development, ecommerce and online marketing for both B2B and B2C audiences. She has worked in corporate retail and agency environments, beginning her career with American Express as a multi-media instructional designer manager.  Sutherst earned an MBA in Marketing and undergraduate degree in International Business from Nova Southeastern University.

“With her extensive background in web design and product sales, we are confident Jayne is the perfect fit to lead and strengthen our ecommerce initiatives,” said Encompass President and CEO Robert Coolidge.

He said Encompass’ tremendous growth in the Home Appliance space, along with the company’s spike in hosting co-branded manufacturer consumer ecommerce solutions, necessitated additional support within its technology department.  Plus, since Encompass offers one-on-one call center service and counter sales at its facilities, it needed to ensure consistency across all customer touchpoints, said Coolidge.

“It’s critical for us to deliver online resources for service dealers, distributors, manufacturers and consumers that align with our call in and walk in experiences.”

Coolidge said Encompass in past years mostly only served repair servicers, warranty companies, retailers and other businesses involved in aftersales product support.

“Through manufacturer partnerships and our own marketing efforts, we are serving more consumers – some who have used service professionals and some ‘do-it-yourselfers’ who prefer making repairs themselves. They have found that we often have complex parts they can’t get from traditional ecommerce sites.”

Coolidge also said that while Encompass maintains counters/will call at each of its distribution facilities in Georgia, Florida and Nevada, electronic ordering accounts for a growing portion of company sales.

“Ecommerce continues to complement our increasing brick and mortar presence in the U.S.,” he said. “With strategic locations, we can offer next or two-day ground shipping to most of the country, which typically meets the needs of both our business and consumer customers who prefer delivery service.”

About Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.

Formed in 1953, Encompass is one of the country’s largest suppliers of repair parts and accessories for products throughout the home. Encompass also offers complete parts supply chain management, 3PL, depot repair and reverse logistics service. In addition to consumers, we support an array of B2B customers, including manufacturers, multi-family property management, warranty providers, service networks, independent dealers and retailers.

For more information, please visit solutions.encompass.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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08 Apr

Accessing and Testing Microwave Door Switches

**NOTICE**
Due to the danger and complexity of electronic equipment repair, the following technical tip is intended for professional reference only. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations as Encompass does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or safety of this information. 

WARNING : Disconnect the microwave from any power source before moving forward.

Microwaves include three switches located behind the control panel: primary, secondary and monitor switch all actuate to keep the microwave from cooking the kitchen while the door is open.

Accessing the Switches

  • Remove the two Phillips screws that hold grill in place on top of microwave. Remove grill and lay aside.
  • Locate and remove the one Phillips screw that holds the control panel in place.
  • Lift up control panel and gently pull toward you. This will provide access to the three switches.
  • Remove all wires from control board. All wires are different from each other and will only fit on the terminal they were designed for.
  • Use needle nose pliers to remove connectors from terminals that can’t be removed by hand. Gently squeeze  connector to release it from the terminal.
  • The last wire to remove is the ground wire, which is connected to the microwave frame. Set control panel aside.
  • Remove  access cover and set aside.

How To Test the Switches

  • Set the multimeter to OHMS to test the three switches.
  • Please note that the primary and secondary switches are tested with the door open. With the door open, place the multimeter leads on the connectors on the primary switch first. When closing the door, the multimeter should produce a beep if the switch is good.
  • Test the secondary switch in the same manner.
  • Test the monitor switch with the door closed. When opening the door, the meter should beep.
  • If appropriate beeps did not sound on any or all three of these switches, replace the switch.

These three switches serve mainly to keep the microwave from operating with the door open. The switches also deliver voltage to the diode and magnetron which heat the microwave. If the switches test positive, this further confirms that magnetron has failed and needs to be replaced.

It’s time to button up the microwave. For most people, this is as far as you may wish to proceed. There is an ever increased chance of suffering a powerful electrical shock from the high voltage capacitor, which retains a residual amount of electricity. It will need to be discharged before the magnetron and high powered diode can be accessed and replaced.

Route the control panel wires back through the appropriate slots in the access cover and reattach the cover to the microwave frame. Reconnect the ground wire first and then reconnect all other wires to their compatible terminals.

Push the control panel back in place and secure with its Phillips screw. With the door open, replace grill cover. Opening the door makes it easier to replace the grill. Secure with its two Phillips screws. Do not over tighten these screws as the grill is made of plastic and it could break or crack.

Special thanks to Fred’s Appliance Academy for this helpful tip!

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08 Apr

CE Tech Tips — April 2019

**NOTICE**
Due to the danger and complexity of electronic equipment repair, the following technical tip is intended for professional reference only. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations as Encompass does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or safety of this information. 

Hitachi TV, 53FDX20B
Reason for Service: No picture or OSD, but power light comes on.
Solution:  Replaced C603.

LG TV, 47LM4600UC
Reason for Service: Set seems to turn on, but there is no picture, sound or backlight.
Solution: Found shorted diode on the power board.  D607, MUR460.

Mitsubishi TV, WD65732
Reason for Service: At plug in, green front LED flashes continually. Set won’t start.
Solution: Replacing DM board fixed this set.

Panasonic TV, TC-P55GT30
Reason for Service:  Top half of picture was bad. After a short time, set shuts down.
Solution: Check and replace shorted FETs on SC board. Put star washers under screws and tighten well.

Sears TV, 509.14370, (JVC)
Reason for Service: HV comes up, then set shuts down.
Solution: Replacing the following fixed set: LA7832, D541, R541, 1.8 ohm/2W and C424, 100uF/35V.  Check all solder in vertical area for bad joints.

Sony TV, KDL-46EX720
Reason for Service: Set powers up for just a second, then shuts down with a 4 blink error code.
Solution: Set had bad LED driver board.  Replacing it fixed the set.

Toshiba TV, 50H72
Reason for Service: Diagonal lines on white screen.
Solution: Found and replaced two bad 10uF SM caps in HD module.

Zenith TV B27A76 9-2067 module
Reason for Service: Dead set.
Solution: Found bad cap on unregulated B+ line. CX3407, 300uF/200V.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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15 Mar

How to Replace Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Tank and Filter Head Assembly

**NOTICE**
Due to the danger and complexity of electronic equipment repair, the following technical tip is intended for professional reference only. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations as Encompass does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or safety of this information. 

When a leak occurs inside a Whirlpool refrigerator, the water tank and filter head assembly could be at fault. This is the part that connects the water supply line behind the refrigerator to the filter and then to the inlet valve. In an area with hard water, buildup can clog or crack through the tubing. Following are steps to replacing the assembly with part #WP12956202.

1. Unplug refrigerator and turn off water supply
Always be sure to unplug an appliance before starting a repair. Also, because this repair involves replacing part of the water system, turn off the water supply at the local shut-off valve behind the refrigerator. The part being replaced connects directly to the supply line, so disconnect the supply line from the water inlet valve at the base of the refrigerator while you’re behind the appliance.

2. Dismantle refrigerator interior
As the assembly is mostly positioned inside the refrigerator, dismantle some of the inner paneling. To get started, open the doors and remove the right side shelving. (Just pull up to remove the
hooks from the rear brackets and slide them out.)

Next, locate the water filter cover at the top of the refrigerator. Press down the tab to open the covers. Turn the filter counterclockwise and fully remove it. Press the back of the cover panel free of the hinge pin, pull out the whole cover panel and set aside.

Remove the interior access panel in the middle of the right back paneling inside the refrigerator. (This is the panel with the four small holes around the perimeter.) To remove it, insert a flathead screwdriver into each of the holes to depress the locking tabs. For the top two holes, press in toward the opposite hole. For the two lower holes, press the screwdriver down to disengage the tabs. Tilt the panel down and wiggle the bottom free from its mounting tabs and set the panel aside.

Then, remove the upper access panel by inserting the screwdriver into the central hole along the bottom and disengaging the locking tab by pushing it up. Pull the panel out and set aside. The water tank at the back of the refrigerator’s interior is now accessible, as well as the filter head running up the back into the ceiling.

3. Remove old water tank and filter head
The water tank may still contain water. Before removing the old parts, place a towel at the bottom of the refrigerator to catch any leaks.

First, loosen the housing that holds the filter head at the ceiling. Do this by prying open the mounting tabs toward the front of the housing and then rocking the back of the housing free until the housing is supported only by the lines running up to the filter head.

Next, press down the tabs at the top of the blue water inlet valve so you can pull the small tube free from the top. Once it’s free, you can remove the transparent support housing around the tube. Also, pull the water line to the left out of the mounting tabs. Completely separate the housing bracket from around the filter head and set  aside.

Move to the rear of the refrigerator and locate the water inlet tube that was disconnected at the start of the repair. Loosen the screw that holds the tube in place. Push it down and remove the plastic retaining clip from around the tube. Then, remove all the screws holding the lower rear access panel in place. Set the panel aside.

Return to the front of the refrigerator. Start removing the columns of the water tank from the retainer clips. Once they’re all down, carefully pull the water inlet tube into the body of the refrigerator.

4. Install new water tank and filter head
Push inlet tube into the hole at the bottom of the refrigerator. Feed as much of the length through the hole as possible. Next, align the new water tank in the back of the refrigerator so the inlet tube is to the right.

Press the columns of the water tank into the retaining clips until they click and engage. This may have to be done one column at a time to make sure everything fits properly. Return to the rear of the refrigerator. Remove  protective cover at the end of the new inlet tube. Place the old plastic retainer clip on the new tube.

Reattach the rear access panel. Slip the water inlet tube through the bottom cutout and the power cord through the top cutout so nothing gets pinched. Then secure the panel with the screws around the perimeter. Next, attach the water inlet’s retaining clip to the middle of the panel and connect the inlet tube to the water supply line.

Return to the front of the refrigerator. Now install the new filter head attached to the water tank. Take the transport tube support from the old assembly and attach it to the filter head’s inlet tube. Also, attach the filter
housing to the filter head. It should snap into place around the arms at the top of the filter head.

Next, reattach the water tube to the inlet valve. Pry the blue valve slightly forward to make more room. Then, push the tube firmly into the valve. It should go all the way in until reaching the wider portion of the tube. Push  valve back into place.

Fit the longer water line into the groove along the left side of the cavity. Once the tubes are in place, attach the new filter head to the top of the refrigerator. Line up the back of the filter head assembly into the rear of the cavity and then press the cylindrical housing into place. All of the locking tabs should be heard to engage.

5. Reassemble the refrigerator interior.
Start by reattaching the upper inner access panel. Hook the top of the panel over the arms near the filter head assembly. Then, swing the panel until it is flush with the back of the refrigerator. Press firmly into place.

Next, install the lower cover. Slip the bottom of the panel into the groove, and then press the rest of the panel flush with the back of the refrigerator until the locking tabs engage.

Then, install the water filter housing cover: there is a hinge pin on either side of the filter head housing. Slide the matching hole of the hinge at the back of the water filter cover over one arm. Then slightly stretch the other side of the cover to reach around and grab the hinge arm on the other side. Take care not to crack the plastic. Before reattaching the water filter, twist and remove the bypass cap inside the filter head. Twist the water filter into the new filter head clockwise. Then, snap the water filter cover shut. Reinstall the shelves, shut the doors, and
plug in the refrigerator. Be sure to also turn back on the water supply.

Special thanks to Fred’s Appliance Academy for this helpful tip!

 

 

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15 Mar

CE Tech Tips — March 2019

**NOTICE**
Due to the danger and complexity of electronic equipment repair, the following technical tip is intended for professional reference only. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations as Encompass does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or safety of this information. 

Emerson TV, LC320EM3FA
Reason for Service: Dead set
Solution: Found shorted diode, D633. Replacing fixed set. NTE146A.

Hitachi TV, 53FDX20B
Reason for Service: No pic or onscreen display but power light does come on.
Solution: Found bad C603 and replaced.  

LG TV, 37LP1DUA
Reason for Service: Takes several attempts to turn on set
Solution: Found two bad caps, C114, 10uF/50V and C852, 470uF/10V.

Panasonic TV, TC-37LZ85
Reason for Service:  Dead; no standby 5v or 12V
Solution: Found D7006 leaky in power supply. 15V/1W zenner.

Samsung TV, PN51E550D1FXZA
Reason for Service:  Wi-Fi not working.  Set may cycle on and off.
Solution: Replaced Wi-Fi module. BN59-01148B.

Sceptre TV, X322BV
Reason for Service: Picture was flashing
Solution: Cleaned both ends of LVDS cable and applied Deoxit.

Toshiba TV, 55ZV6T50U
Reason for Service: Dead set
Solution: Replaced relay SR80 and R850, 1.2 ohm/5W.

Vizio TV, VX370E
Reason for Service: Picture solarized
Solution: Replaced AS15-F IC on T-con board.

Zenith TV, H24F36DT
Reason for Service: Remote will not work
Solution: Replacing eeprom, IC6001, fixed set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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13 Mar

Encompass Appointed Authorized Distributor of Dell Spare Parts in the U.S. and Canada

Lawrenceville, Ga., March 13, 2019 – Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Parts Distribution, 3PL and 4PL solutions for a diverse range of finished goods and replacement parts, today announced it is now authorized to supply original component parts to value-added resellers (VARs) that have been identified by Dell for Dell’s commercial products.

Under an agreement with Dell – a renowned brand in computer technology – the deal extends to parts intended for out-of-warranty repairs only; Dell will continue to support all its products with in-warranty parts.

“Encompass is pleased to continue increasing our support for the computing industry by adding the Dell brand,” said Joe Hurley, Encompass Business Development vice president. “We will be able to leverage the knowledge and best practices we have gained by partnering with other similar manufacturers to provide exceptional service to Dell VARs.”

Encompass is one of the most diversified parts distributors in the country, comprising numerous product categories in addition to Computer, such as Consumer Electronics, Major/Small Appliance and a host of other segments. The company will support Dell’s customer base through distribution facilities in Georgia, Nevada and Florida.

“Securing strong, consistent support for Dell products is instrumental in building and maintaining loyalty to our brand,” said Kash Shaikh, Dell VP and GM of Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions.  “We are confident that Encompass shares this commitment and will help ensure first-class customer service with Dell-authorized parts.”

About Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.

Formed in 1953, Encompass is one of the country’s largest suppliers of repair parts and accessories for products throughout the home. Encompass also offers complete parts supply chain management, 3PL, depot repair and reverse logistics service. In addition to consumers, we support an array of B2B customers, including manufacturers, multi-family property management, warranty providers, service networks, independent dealers and retailers.

For more information, please visit solutions.encompass.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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20 Feb

Repair Business Management Course

Course Details

April 25, 2019, 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Fee, Lunch Included:
$199.99 (By March 15, 2019)
$249.99 (After March 15, 2019)

REGISTER NOW

NOTE: No shows and cancellations after April 20, 2019, will be charged the full cost of registration.

Running any type of service operation comes with many daily challenges. To help you effectively manage your business, Encompass has teamed with the pros from Fred’s Appliance Academy to lead this class. It will cover a number of topics to help keep your repair business running smoothly:

  • Charging for services
  • Marketing to the local service area
  • Recruiting and training new office and field tech staff
  • Part inventory management
  • Warranty billing workflows
  • Routing technicians
  • Managing customer communication

This will be an interactive course with brainstorming workflows and solutions to start making a difference for you and your customers in 2019 and beyond. Please click here for additional details provided by Fred’s.

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13 Feb

Encompass to Manage Repair Parts Distribution for Midea America Corp.

Deal comprises parts for manufacturer’s full line of Home Appliance parts

Lawrenceville, Ga., February 13, 2019 – Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of replacement parts and supply chain services for a diverse range of product brands, today announced it has teamed with Midea America Corp. to implement a comprehensive parts supply chain management program to support its products after the sale.

Under an agreement with Midea, Encompass will provide a range of parts and supply chain services, including forecasting, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and call center support. Encompass will serve as a master supplier to Midea’s authorized service providers, self-maintaining retailers and other designated affiliates.

To streamline access to Midea parts, Encompass has developed a special ecommerce portal – midea.encompass.com – which can also be accessed from midea.com. The program will be supported through the Encompass’ Florida, Georgia and Nevada facilities to expedite delivery throughout the U.S.

“Encompass is excited for the opportunity to partner with Midea and support their high-quality home appliances,” said Robert Coolidge, Encompass president and CEO. “Managing parts supply is our core business, and we are committed to providing expert service to Midea and their product repair networks.”

The agreement also outlines specific performance metrics that Encompass is expected to achieve for the program. According to Joe Hurley, Encompass senior vice president of Business Development, the supplier will be measured on such indicators as fill rates, turnaround time, returns processing and more.

“Performance tracking and reporting is an important component of all our supply chain programs,” said Hurley. “We provide full visibility to our clients in real time so they know what’s happening at any stage.”

Jay Reynolds, Midea America Director of After Sales Service, said Encompass’ turnkey capabilities, extensive expertise and service dedication helped drive the agreement.

“The satisfaction of our consumer end users is critical to us and the strength of our brand,” said Reynolds. “We are confident that Encompass will deliver on their expectations and help us provide superior support to Midea products in the market.” 

ABOUT MIDEA

Established in 1968, Midea (SZ:000333) is a publicly listed, Fortune 500 company, that offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea specializes in air treatment, refrigeration, laundry, large cooking appliances, kitchen appliances, water appliances, floor care and lighting. Headquartered in Southern China, Midea is a truly global company with over 130,000 employees and operations in over 175 countries. The company has 21 production facilities and 260 logistics centers worldwide. After nearly 50 years of continued growth, Midea now generates annual revenue of more than USD28 billion.

Midea is the world’s largest producer of major appliances and the world’s No. 1 brand of air-treatment products, air-coolers, kettles and rice cookers.* Each year, Midea wins 40+ design awards at different global design shows such as reddot, iF, and Good Design Award.

To learn more about Midea, please visit www.midea.com and www.midea.com/global.

*Euromonitor International Limited; Consumer Appliances 16ed

 About Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.

Formed in 1953, Encompass is one of the country’s largest suppliers of repair parts and accessories for products throughout the home. Encompass also offers complete parts supply chain management, 3PL, depot repair and reverse logistics service. In addition to consumers, we support an array of B2B customers, including manufacturers, multi-family property management, warranty providers, service networks, independent dealers and retailers.

For more information, please visit solutions.encompass.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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05 Feb

How to Disassemble KitchenAid Double Wall Oven

**NOTICE**
Due to the danger and complexity of electronic equipment repair, the following technical tip is intended for professional reference only. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations as Encompass does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or safety of this information. 

The KitchenAid 30-inch double wall convection oven (model #KODE500ESS) is the focus of these tech tips.
Throughout this article are caution alerts signaling a part may be heavy, fragile or comprise unseen sharp objects.
Before beginning any appliance repair project, please remember to always unplug the unit from its power source or shut off the breakers that control the oven.

How to Remove Oven Door

Oven doors are surprisingly heavy, so be prepared when removing it from its hinges.

  • Open oven door all the way.
  • Rotate both door hinge locks toward the oven, releasing door hinges from oven, so it can be removed.
  • Close door to 45-degree angle; grab each side of door; and pull toward you to remove.
  • Lay oven door with handle side down on protective blanket or other soft surface.

How to Access Broil Element and Oven Sensors

  • Be careful to avoid sharp edges when removing and replacing heating elements and oven sensors.
  • Remove all oven racks to gain clear access to rear of oven.
  • Use ÂŒ inch nut driver to remove screws from bracket that holds  heating element to rear of oven.
  • Remove two screws that hold upper heat shield in place.
  • Carefully pull heating element away from back of oven and disconnect each wire from connector.
  • Ensure heating element wires are completely connected to  accompanying terminals.
  • Realign broil element and shield by inserting oven sensor through large opening in element bracket.
  • Realign smaller front shield and fasten in place with two screws previously removed.
  • Replace rear bracket screws.
  • With ÂŒ inch nut driver, remove screws that hold oven sensor bracket in place.
  • Gently pull sensor toward you until you see wire connector. (Avoid allowing wire to slip through rear panel or  double oven will have to be pulled out of  cabinet to correct.)
  • Disconnect wire connector.
  • When installing new sensor, remember to first connect wires to connector.
  • Feed wire through rear panel and secure sensor bracket with screws.
  • After reconnecting element and sensor, replace oven racks.

How to Disassemble Oven Door

One of the main reasons to disassemble the oven door is to replace damaged door hinges.

  • Use Philips screwdriver to remove four screws securing inner door frame to outer door assembly.
  • Remove frame, being mindful of sharp edges.
  • If replacing door hinge, lift window pack from outer door assembly. Remove two screws that secure hinge, as well as middle screws holding window pack bracket.
  • With screws removed, slide out old hinge assembly.
  • Install new door hinge by sliding assembly into outer door frame.
  • Replace screws and tighten.
  • Reassemble door by placing window pack in outer door assembly. Ensure engraved notations are visible.
  • Realign inner door frame on outer door assembly.
  • Replace and tighten four screws on door assembly with shorter screws inserted into frame bottom.
  • Reinstall door by sliding door hinges into designated hinge slots at 45-degree angle.
  • Lower door to fully open position and rotate hinge locks forward.

How to Remove and Replace Damaged Control Panel

  • Remove four screws, two on each side, holding oven frame to cabinet.
  • With help, slide oven about 4 inches out from cabinet.
  • With ÂŒ inch nut driver, remove two screws, one on each side, to remove control panel mounting brackets.
  • Remove four screws that secure panel assembly.
  • Lift control panel up to remove, being careful of sharp edges.
  • Disconnect  communication wire and ground wire from control panel.
  • Install new control panel by connecting communication wire and ground wire to user interface board.
  • Align control panel to frame and replace four screws that secure panel to mounting bracket.
  • Realign mounting bracket and secure with two screws.
  • Slide oven back into cabinet.
  • Ensure side trim pieces are in place and secure oven frame to cabinet.

How to Access Upper and Lower Thermostat and Cooling Fan

One of the signs that an oven has a blown or damaged thermostat is the oven is not heating correctly. Unfortunately, the entire double oven must be removed to access the thermostat.

  • Remove both oven doors as outlined above.
  • Remove bottom vent and oven racks.
  • Remove wall frame.
  • With help, remove entire oven from cabinet and lay on cardboard, blanket or something to protect the floor.
  • Use ÂŒ inch nut driver to remove both rear access panels, being careful to avoid any sharp edges.
  • To access lower thermostat, remove cooling fan blower first.
  • Remove blower fan access panel and disconnect baking element wires.
  • Disconnect power cable from blower fan assembly, remove fan assembly and set aside.
  • Use ÂŒ inch box wrench to remove bracket screws holding thermostat in place.
  • Use piece of tape to help indicate thermostat wire orientation. It does matter which wire goes to which terminal.
  • Attach wires to new thermostat and place where old thermostat was located. Tighten thermostat in place with screws previously removed.
  • Reposition cooling blower fan assembly on brackets and tighten screws.
  • Reconnect power wire.
  • Button up access plate.
  • Remember to reconnect bake element wires.
  • Replace rear access panel.
  • With help, lift and slide double oven back into cabinet.
  • Button up frame with screws previously removed.

Please note that you must access the rear panels if you want to replace a heating element, thermostat, or cooling blower fan assembly.

Special thanks to Fred’s Appliance Academy for this helpful tip!

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01 Feb

CE Tech Tips — February 2019

**NOTICE**
Due to the danger and complexity of electronic equipment repair, the following technical tip is intended for professional reference only. Please refer to manufacturer’s recommendations as Encompass does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or safety of this information. 

 Hitachi TV,  42HDS52A
Reason for Service: Low sensitivity, short range of remote
Solution: Check remote batteries first. If that doesn’t resolve, replace LED/IR receiver:  X480310. 

Insignia TV, NS-LCD37HD
Reason for Service: Solarized picture
Solution:  Found bad AS15 on T-Con board and replaced. 

Magnavox TV,  RPK712AK03  (P1)
Reason for Service: Vertical is collapsed.
Solution: Check the following: IC750, vertical chip, R445, should be 1 ohm/ half W., and C556, C558. 

Mitsubishi TV, WD65732
Reason for Service: At plug in, green front LED flashes continually and set won’t start.
Solution: Replacing DM board fixed this set. 

Philips TV, 50PF7220A/37
Reason for Service: Set starts for a second then shuts down with red flashing LED
Solution: Found two bad caps on power supply board: C8059 & C8060, both 3300uF/10V.

RCA TV, L46WD22YX5
Reason for Service:  No analog channels or audio, but digital channels okay
Solution: Found open fuse, 1C33 on main board. Replace with #275819. 

Samsung TV,  LNT4671FX/XAA
Reason for Service: Set takes a long time to come on, and there are click sounds.
Solution: Bad caps in the power supply: check CB850, 1000uF/10V.

Vizio TV, VX37LHDTV10A
Reason for Service: Set won’t start; logo stays amber
Solution: Found defective AMC regulator, U8.  Replacing it fixed the set.

Zenith TV, module 9-1909
Reason for Service: One color missing
Solution: Check 120k ohm resistors 5103, 5110 and 5119 on CRT board.  Then, check transistors on the main: Q2200, Q2201, Q2202.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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