How to change the oven function switch on an oven, Ariston, Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit

How to change the oven function switch on an oven, Ariston, Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit
Safety First:Remove the Plug from the Mains Socket
Tools Required: A Phillips Screwdriver and a small flat Screwdriver
Indesit (BIMS31KABIX)
From the top of the appliance remove the top retaining screws
Screw removed
Remove further top retaining screws
Remove further top retaining screws
Remove further top retaining screws
From the rear lift the top up
Draw the top towards you and remove it
Top removed
Locate the oven thermostat and make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful)
Remove the wires
Using a small flat screwdriver release the thermostat retaining clips
Using a small flat screwdriver release the thermostat retaining clips
Remove the oven thermostat from the oven function switch
Oven thermostat removed from the oven function switch
Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them
Make a note of further wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them
Wires removed from the oven function switch
On the console grip the control knob
Pull the control knob off
Control knob removed
Using the phillips screwdriver remove the function switch retaining screws
Remove further function switch retaining screws
Grip the oven function switch and remove it from the console
Oven function switch removed
Take the function switch from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
Fit the new oven function switch onto the console
Make sure its lined up with the screw holes on the console
Hold the oven function switch against the console & replace the retaining screws
Using the phillips screwdriver tighten the retaining screws
Tighten further retaining screws
Line up the control knob taking note of the shape of the spindle
Push the control knob into position
Refit the wires making sure they are in the correct position
Fit the oven thermostat into the oven function switch
Push the oven thermostat into the oven function switch
Oven thermostat in position now replace the wires
Make sure the wires are in the correct position
Replace the top and push it forward into position
Lower the top down into position
Replace the top retaining screws
Tighten the top retaining screws
Replace and tighten further top retaining screws
Replace and tighten further top retaining screws
Replace and tighten further top retaining screws
The appliance is now ready for use

See full range of oven and cooker parts here

Tools required can be purchased here

Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.