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Posted on Jan 06, 2008

Fan Switch I need to replace my fan switch but can't figure out how to access it. I have pulled off the knobs controlling the light and fan, do I now pry off the plate surrounding the switchs/knobs? If so, how does it attach back on?

  • pppfffttt Jan 10, 2008

    I was hoping there was another way. I actually have the VWH3648, a fairly large unit. There is tile grout abutting it which would probably chip off if the unit was removed. And, frankly, I still don't see how I would get to the switches upon removal of the unit. It is one solid piece of stainless steel, and I feel no cover up there.

  • nbouts Jan 29, 2009

    same problem here. Makes no sense to me that you have to take down the entire hood to service it. Anyone else out there now how to check the fan toggle switch?

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You need to take the unit down to access the switchs. The unit should be mounted to the top of the cabinet by wood screws or nuts/bolts that you'll need to remove. Before starting any project having to do with appliances, always remember to turn off the power to that appliance by switching off the circuit breaker in your house panel. Once you have removed the screws, the unit will lower and you will see the cover that you'll need to remove and it will expose the switches. Goos luck
Ed
NC Electronic
Mills, Wyoming

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