311840550 Kenmore Furnace - Overview

This is a bulb clip, also known as a sensor clip or bulb holder, which is designed to hold the thermostat bulb in place within the interior of various models of ovens. This clip is made of metal, measures approximately 1-inch in length and is a genuine OEM part, but is sold by itself and without the thermostat itself. The thermostat bulb,...Read more also known as a capillary thermostat, is used to measure the interior temperature of the oven during operation, and this clip secures it. If you notice your oven heats unevenly, too little or too much, this clip may be rusted, broken or damaged and causing the thermostat bulb to not detect the internal temperature properly. To replace this clip, you will likely need your user manual and a screwdriver and/or wrench. You will first need to disconnect your oven from the wall outlet and remove it from the wall. Use your user manual to locate the thermostat and use your screwdriver and/or wrench to remove the panel covering it. Here, you can likely replace the old clip with the new one, and then reassemble your oven.