How to replace the drain conduct panel assembly on an oven, Indesit

  1. Cooker & Oven
    How to replace the drain conduct panel assembly on an oven, Indesit
  2. Safety First:Remove the Plug from the Mains Socket
    Safety first 2
  3. Tools Required: A Phillips Screwdriver 
    Phillips screwdriver (small)
  4. Indesit BIMS31KABIXS
    BIMS31 Image
  5. From the top of the appliance remove the top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 1
  6. Screw removed
    BIMS31 Oven Top 2
  7. Remove further top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 3
  8. Remove further top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 4
  9. Remove further top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 5
  10. From the rear lift the top up
    BIMS31 Oven Top 6
  11. Draw the top towards you and remove it
    BIMS31 Oven Top 7
  12. Top removed
    BIMS31 Oven Top Removed
  13. Locate the motor blower
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 1a
  14. Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful) and remove them BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 1
  15. Wires removed
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 2
  16. Grip the fan motor and twist upwards 
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 3
  17. In this position the fan motor can be removed
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 4
  18. Pull the fan motor spindle out of the blower this will be slightly tight
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 5
  19. Fan motor removed
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 7
  20. On the opposite end from the motor locate the rubber bearing
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 1
  21. Grip the rubber bearing and pull to remove it
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 2
  22. Pull the rubber bearing away from the motor blower
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 3
  23. Rubber bearing removed
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 5
  24. Grip the motor blower
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 6
  25. Lift the motor blower out of the assembly
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 8
  26. Motor blower removed from assembly
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 9
  27. Remove the wires from drain conduct panel
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 5
  28. Wires removed
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 6
  29. From the side of the appliance remove the drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 1
  30. Remove further drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 2
  31. Remove further drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 3
  32. Remove further drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 4
  33.  Grip the drain conduct panel and lift upwards
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 10
  34. Lift the drain conduct panel away from the side panel
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 11
  35. Remove the drain conduct panel from the appliance
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 12
  36. Drain conduct panel removed
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly Removed
  37. Take the drain conduct from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly Image
  38. Feed the new drain conduct panel under the oven function switch
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 13
  39. Lower the new drain conduct panel into position
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 11
  40. Push the new drain conduct panel forward
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 10
  41. Make sure the drain conduct panel fits over the 2 small lugs on the outer casing
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 14
  42. Drain conduct panel in position
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 15
  43. Replace the wires into the new drain conduct panel
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 8
  44. Wires in place
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 5
  45. Replace the drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 4
  46. Replace further drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 3
  47. Replace further drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 2
  48. Replace further drain conduct panel retaining screws
    Bims31 Drain Conduct Panel Assembly 1
  49. Fit the motor blower into the assembly
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 8
  50. Lower the motor blower into the assembly
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 7
  51. Line up the rubber bearing with the motor blower spindle
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 3
  52. Fit the rubber bearing into the assembly
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 2
  53. Push the rubber bearing so it fits correctly into the assembly 
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 4
  54. Rubber bearing in place
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 1
  55. Locate the fan motor spindle into the blower
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 6
  56. Push the fan motor spindle into the blower
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 5
  57. Locate the motor into the blower casing
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 4
  58. Twist the fan motor downwards to lock into place
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 3
  59. Refit the wires in the right place
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 1
  60. Check the blower does not foul up on the plastic casing
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 10
  61. Check both sides and slide to adjust if necessary 
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 11
  62. Spin the blower to make sure it spins freely 
    BIMS31 Motor Blower 12
  63. Motor blower in place
    BIMS31 Fan Motor Blower 1a
  64. Replace the top and push it forward into position
    BIMS31 Oven Top 7
  65. Lower the top down into position
    BIMS31 Oven Top 6
  66. Replace the top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 2
  67. Tighten the top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 1
  68. Replace and tighten further top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 5
  69. Replace and tighten further top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 4
  70. Replace and tighten further top retaining screws
    BIMS31 Oven Top 3
  71. The appliance is now ready for use
    BIMS31 Image





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.

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