Ventilation Hood Control Stem Broken or Knob Will Not Turn
Topics:
- Knob spins freely on Ventilation Hood fan or light
- Light or fan control stem spins freely
- Fan or light control stem will not turn
- Knob will not turn on Ventilation Hood fan or light
- Control knob or stem, fan knob or stem, light knob or stem, is stuck
- Knob does not turn
Cause:
- Broken knob
- Broken control
Troubleshooting:
- Verify that the knob is not broken.
- Contact a Factory Certified Parts Distributor to order parts.
- Refer to Pro Ventilation Hood Knob Falls Off.
- Verify that no food debris or other blockage is preventing the stem from proper operation.
- If the control stem will not turn:
- Attempt to turn the knob with a pair of pliers.
- A small amount of WD-40 or Liquid Wrench applied at the base of the knob stem may help.
- If the control stem is broken in any way, service is necessary to expertly repair the product. Contact Factory Certified Service to schedule an appointment for repair.
- If the Ventilation Hood control stem spins freely, no further troubleshooting advice is available. Service is needed for repair.
- If the control stem is pushed up into the hood, no further troubleshooting is available. Service is needed for repair.
Answer:
If these troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue, service is necessary to expertly diagnose and repair the product. Contact Factory Certified Service to schedule an appointment for repair.
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