Appliance knob mounting system and method

A control panel assembly for controlling a home appliance is provided. The control panel assembly includes a control board including at least one functional component. A control panel is coupled to the control board. The control panel forms a central cylinder defining an opening. A knob is positione...

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Hauptverfasser: ZACCONE MARK A, HETTINGER STEVE E
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Zusammenfassung:A control panel assembly for controlling a home appliance is provided. The control panel assembly includes a control board including at least one functional component. A control panel is coupled to the control board. The control panel forms a central cylinder defining an opening. A knob is positioned within the opening. The knob includes a front side, a rear side, a first cylindrical portion extending from the rear side and coupled to the control panel, and a second cylindrical portion extending from the rear side. The knob is configured to shield the control board from damage.