99538 (1988) Kenmore Range - Instructions
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burners wasn"t getting hot like they should
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glenn from ST AUGUSTINE, FL
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- Less than 15 mins
i just unpluged the old burner and slideed the new burners in place and they work great now like a new range
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Oven wouldn't heat
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Don from Rutland, VT
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First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires fom the old element .. connected them to the new element ... put the screws back ...and tested. problem solved
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Bake element burned in two
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Don from CASCADE, ID
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removed two screws installed new one replaced the screws. The service I received couldn't have been better. They did exactly what they said they would. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them.
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Oven Wouldn't Heat
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DAVID from PETALUMA, CA
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- Less than 15 mins
Of course, power off first, then I removed the old one and inserted the new one, make sure everything in right place, then turn on power, simple as 1-2-3.
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The original bake element cracked, causing sparks and a small, brief fire on the crack. Next, the element would not heat.
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Ronald from Lawrenceville, GA
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- Less than 15 mins
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First I turned off the circuit breaker to the oven. Then, I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches to disconnect the two wires. The connectors were tight, so required a little wiggling to disconnect the wires.
Upon receipt of the replacement element, I turned off th ... Read more e circuit breaker to the oven. Then, I reconnected the element wires, pushed the connect wires into the back of the oven, and rescrewed the unit in place. With the circuit breaker turned back on, I tested the oven. It worked great. Very easy!
Upon receipt of the replacement element, I turned off th ... Read more e circuit breaker to the oven. Then, I reconnected the element wires, pushed the connect wires into the back of the oven, and rescrewed the unit in place. With the circuit breaker turned back on, I tested the oven. It worked great. Very easy!
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Element broke into several pieces
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Gary from Longview, TX
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- Less than 15 mins
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Was able to use a philips screwdriver and remove 2 screws. I then clean the bottom of the oven. The installation was even easier. Took less than 5 minutes. Saved over $60.00 in labor cost
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Bake Element quit working
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denise from swartz creek, MI
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Removed the 2 screws that hold the element in place. Pulled the element forward about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires. Plugged the wire clips onto the new element and pushed the element back into place. Put the 2 screws back into place. This was a very easy repair.
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Turn on the oven to heat up for cooking, Heard a ark sound, open the oven door and there was a fire on the element. Turn off the oven.
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Lowell from Aberdeen, MD
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I had to pull the stove out from the wall and discounted the power source from the wall. Than I used the a phillips screwdriver take out the heat element. There was now problem fixing the stove. Lowell Moxley
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burnt out bake element
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richard from burnthills, NY
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unscrewed two screws put in new element replaced two screws done, recieved the element within days of order,it was the right part,couldn't have been happier with the service from parts select thank you.
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The bottom element of the oven stopped working, therefore, we could not bake anything.
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STEPHEN from SEMORA, NC
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- Less than 15 mins
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First, I turned the breaker off to the oven, that's the most important step.
Next, I turned on the oven to make sure the oven was not energized.
I then took out two phillips screws that were holding the baking element in place.
Next I pulled the element out slowly to expose the wires that connected to the element.
I r ... Read more emoved the connecters, took out the damaged element, replaced it with the new element.
Last, I screwed the two phillips screws back in, and saved a $65.00 service call.
Next, I turned on the oven to make sure the oven was not energized.
I then took out two phillips screws that were holding the baking element in place.
Next I pulled the element out slowly to expose the wires that connected to the element.
I r ... Read more emoved the connecters, took out the damaged element, replaced it with the new element.
Last, I screwed the two phillips screws back in, and saved a $65.00 service call.
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replacing old drip bowls
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Marion J. from Palmetto, FL
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- Less than 15 mins
It was so simple & the parts fit perfectly. I appreciated all the help from your sales lady. Thanks again.
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Bake Element burned out
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Joseph from MIDDLE RIVER, MD
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- Less than 15 mins
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Turn off the oven circuit breaker. Remove 2 screws that hold the element in place. Carefully pull element out, about 3 inches and remove 2 attached wires by holding the element and pulling the wire clips off of the old element. Slide wire clips onto the new element and put the screws back in.
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Element did not heat
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Mary from CHARLESTOWN, IN
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- Less than 15 mins
Pulled out element, plugged in new element. About 5 seconds.
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Drip pans were old and with burnt on food that I couldn't get off. Disgusting!!
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Nicki from ELSIE, NE
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- Less than 15 mins
No problem Took off old ones and replaced with new.
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Oven Heating element had a melt down and small explosion
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Phillip from YONCALLA, OR
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Remove racks, extract two phillips head screws, pull out element, unattached wires, install new element, reverse procedure to complete installation. (Note: With the racks and element out, great time to clean oven.)
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