36398 Kenmore - Instructions
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broiler element circuit broke
3 of 4 people
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James from Lafayette, CO
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
First removed oven door, according to Reader's Digest repair manual, then removed two screws holding element. Pulled element out several inches, then removed one side of bracket holding up front of element so that bad element could be pulled further out. Then disconnected two red wires from one side and two light blue wires from other sid
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e. Removed old Element. Attached two light blue wires to one side and two red wires to other pole, inserted element back into rear wall and attached with two screws, Re-attached bracket holding up front of element. Re-installed door. Tested and it worked fine.
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Broiler unit burned out
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Phillip from Charlotte, NC
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
I removed the unit easily with anut driver, however the unit also supported the thermo-link. I had to use the hack saw to relieve a small opening for the thermo-link to pass through. No real problem. Then a few holes to be drilled to attach the 'link' to the base of the broiler unit.
BUT-I went into the website listed on the bo ... Read more x. GEAppliances.com Guess what? Their price was twice yours!!
BUT-I went into the website listed on the bo ... Read more x. GEAppliances.com Guess what? Their price was twice yours!!
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Bake element began to spark and short out when I tried to use it.
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Bill from MANHATTAN, KS
- Really Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
When the part arrived, I used the diagram provided by the website to see what really needed to be done. Keep in mind, if you're doing it correctly and disconnect the range from the power source, it's going to be dark inside the oven. Get a good flashlight or electric lantern. There are two screws holding the element in. Mine were 8MM hex
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-head screws, but be prepared for anything. I removed the with a socket attachment/adapter to my cordless drill/screwdriver, and the part came right out. Some insulation will come as well - don't panic. Installation is similar, just in reverse order. Pay attention to the feet on the element. Make certain they are down. Don't lean on them when you think you're finished and discover that you installed it upside down like someone I know, and have to pull it out to correct this.
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broiler element was broken
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Milli from AURORA, CO
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I looked on Youtube for a how to video. It was accurate but the screws in my oven were NOT phillips head screws, they turned out to be sheet metal screws. I used pliers at first which was a PAIN but then I borrowed a socket wrench from the neighbor that was MUCH better!! I had wanted to do it myself to prove to my husband and son that I c
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ould but I ended up needing their help because the screws were so tight.... But we did the repair ourselves!!!
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self cleaning oven door gasket gone bad
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Melvin from Tappen, ND
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
orderd new gasket part removed oven door disassembled installed new gasket reassembled works great just like new
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Broiler element stopped heating
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Steve from Fort Worth, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
Broiler element arrived at my door 3 days after ordering which was nice. Apparently the billing dept. is out of the USA so don't be surprised, like I was, to find a suspicious looking charge for a currency exchange fee (mine was 42 cents). I had to drill two new screw holes in the base of the new element in order for it to fit my oven.
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I also had to use heavy wire snips to cut off about an inch of the top of the new element base. The female electrical connections also had to be spread out with needle nose pliers since the new element connections were slightly thicker. With all of the issues I had I was frustrated and it took about two hours. On the other hand, the part works perfectly and was priced right. Hopefully it will fit perfectly out of the box for your oven.
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needed to replace a receptacle
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Mary Catherine from silver spring, MD
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I had already removed the worn out part. The new part came with wire joint covers and connecting them was fine. The brace that came with the part did not actually fit onto the stove burner well; so I cleaned and used the older brace - but, when I went to put it back in place, the bearings on the original self locking bolt were stripped.
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So, I had to find a replacement bolt with a nut. Found that I had some of those on hand. Once the brace was firmly in place, the rest was easy!
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Up to 1 hour for oven to preheat
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Joel from Avon, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed 2 nuts holding the baking unit to the oven back, removed 2 nuts holding wires in place, installed new unit following procedure backwards. It takes longer to get the tools,take the oven door off, and take racks out than it does to remove and replace the baking unit.
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melted electric range element
3 of 5 people
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Carole from Cleveland, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Because of the superb pics and descriptions on the Part Select site, I was able (with NO range model number) to order the correct range element for beloved son's stove. He plugged it in in 3 seconds, works great !
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old unit failing to heat all coils
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Emma from The VIllags, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I first removed the unit by pulling gently from connection. Replaced the new one in that same manner - simply inserting into connection.
Very easy, I'll probably try it again soon.
Very easy, I'll probably try it again soon.
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pans were corroded
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Dorothy from Gladwin, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Unplugged the elements and removed the corroded drip pans and replaced them with the the new ones, which fit perfectly.
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Burner wouldn't operate
3 of 5 people
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Linda from Hindman, KY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Took Switch panel off range. Disconnected Infinite switch. Reinstalled infinite switch.. Replaced panel. Repair was very simple and self explainatory.
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lights blown out
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Gerald from WINTERVILLE, GA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
replaced lights in refrigirator and freezer
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terminal block not working
2 of 2 people
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JAMES from SAN JOSE, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
simple remove the old one, strip old wires to make longer, twist wires together, put on wire nuts.
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one of the burners was not working, the terminal block that the burner pluges into was burnt
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Robert from Woolwich Twp., NJ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I followed the instructions given to me in the package and all went well. I cut the old wires off the burnt terminal block, stripped the wires, installed the wire nuts with the shrink rap, installed the new terminal block and burner. The new burner is working great! Thanks
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