How to fix the Oven Knob

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For my fast iFixit project, I would like to fix the oven knob. Sometimes, the oven knob gets struck or completely comes out or gets loose and doesn’t work. If the knob doesn’t work, we can’t even use the equipment because the knob is used to turn on and off and control temperature. Fixing the knob will be required to maintain the functionality of the Oven. So, rather than completely changing the oven, let's just fix the same oven knob or replace the new knob.

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Stap 1 Oven Knob

How to fix the Oven Knob, Oven Knob: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1

Remove the plug of the oven from the socket for safety reasons.

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Stap 2

If the knob is loose, the first step is to completely remove the oven knob.
To remove it completely, hold it firmly and pull it straight off the shaft.
Make sure the knob is in the off position.

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Stap 3

How to fix the Oven Knob: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3

If the screw is loosened beforehand, we first need to completely remove the screw from the shaft.
To remove the screw, use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew it from the shaft hole.

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Stap 4

Pull the shaft out and hold the shaft firmly. You will see two holes above and below this shaft.

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Stap 5

Now insert the screw in one of the holes.

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Stap 6

How to fix the Oven Knob: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver and make sure the screw is tightly attached.
Repeat the same process for the other hole.

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Stap 7

How to fix the Oven Knob: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3

To fix the knob, slide the knob onto the shaft, aligning it with the D-shaped side of the shaft.
The front of the shaft is referred to as D-shaped because its shape resembles the letter D.
Now, with a little pressure, push on the shaft and affix the knob onto the shaft.