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J356*R3 General Electric Range - Instructions

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no power going to burner when switch is on, switch bad
I followed the easy instructions and everything went well. I had the new switch installed in about 30 minutes. My wires were different colors than on the instructions but it was still easy to figure out where the wires went on the new switch. Just do not be in a hurry and make sure you measure before you break off the extension bar. My knob fit on the new switch without any of the parts that came with the switch.
Parts Used:
INFINITE HEAT SWITCH KIT
  • Robert from Woolwich Twp., NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Burner only worked on High and very low temperature setting.
Your "virtual repairman" was fantastic. I would have purchased the wrong part without trhe diagnostic service. It said that 53% of the time the infinite switch was the problem. In my case it was 100%. Why I put up with this problem for 6 years I will never know.

Repair job was easy but longer than the 15 minutes that it said it would take.
Parts Used:
INFINITE HEAT SWITCH KIT
  • William from Duvall, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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Switch - and the connection wire to the burner
First of all I did this repair because the wire to the burner shorted out. I did the wire portion first - only then did I know I needed the switch kit. (The burner was operating while my old swithch was OFF). The first (wire replacement) repair took about 10 minutes - I followed the guidance on this web-site. The second repair (The switch) took about 20 minutes. The switch ws not the same as the original. Just be careful to mark each wire as you remove them from the old switch's posts. The posts on the switch are marked and you need to place them on the like-marked corresponding posts on the new switch. All is well, my burner is operational.
Parts Used:
INFINITE HEAT SWITCH KIT
  • andrew from langdon, ND
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Both 8 inch surface units burned out
Simply unplug old unit and plug in the new. Easy
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8 Inch Surface Burner Element
  • Catherine from Corinna, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old Burner was crappin' out after 20 years of service
Pulled out the old burner that was held in by a metal spring clamp. Pushed the new one in.

Good as new.
Parts Used:
8 Inch Surface Burner Element
  • Jay from Madison, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The old surface unit was not generating heat
We just remove the old surface unit and insert the new one by hand. Thanks to PartSelect, we were able to buy really good quality part that works right away! It was a 26-year-OLD GE Stove/Microwave space maker, the parts were hard to find in stores. Thank you for selling this! All the best for your business!
Parts Used:
8 Inch Surface Burner Element
  • Yi from Miami, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Range element failed to heat
Replacement element also failed to heat.

Possible that the problem is with the stove itself, not with the surface element.
Parts Used:
8 Inch Surface Burner Element
  • Charles G from Columbia, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Element wouldn't heat
Just pull out the current element and plug-in the new one. Part was received in 24 hours.
Parts Used:
8 Inch Surface Burner Element
  • Frank from Canyon Country, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The control knob stem broke off when I moved the stove.
I located and removed 2 sets of hex-head screws under the front lip of the cooktop, then lifted the entire cooktop to access the burner controls. Removed the wires and taped them, and took out the old control after removing 2 phillips head screws. Installed replacement part easily. Only tricky part is that the various shaft adapters don't quite work with my knob. I'll fix it completely with a bit of epoxy and the adapters they sent.
Parts Used:
INFINITE HEAT SWITCH KIT
  • Jonathan from Harvard, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Element burned out
Partselect had the right part, clearly indicated in the diagrams and menus. Shipped quickly. Easy to use web site.
Parts Used:
8 Inch Surface Burner Element
  • J. from Durham, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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instructions could be better
it was hard to figure out the instructions from A switch to B switch to my switch. The first switch was no good the second one was good. prayer book didn't hurt.thank
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INFINITE HEAT SWITCH KIT
  • WILLARD from GLOVERSVILLE, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Shaft for burner control knob broke off
I flipped breaker off for electic and confirmed that power to the stove was off. I removed the 2 screws holding the control unit in place. Carefully removed all knobs and buttons and pryed the cover for the control unit off. I then removed old part, removed the wired and clipped wires to the new unit. Put cover back on - has some difficulty getting the panel back in place to line up the screws. But after a couple of attempts, was able to line up unit and put screws in place to secure. Replaced all knobs. Turn breaker back on and cooked lunch. Very easy job. Most difficult part was getting panel back in position. I would watch alignment more carefully before I removed in next time. Easy home repair for Women...not sure about my man?
Parts Used:
INFINITE HEAT SWITCH KIT
  • Carol from Hamilton, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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burner would not keep heat
pulled out the old one pushed in the new one
Parts Used:
8 Inch Surface Burner Element
  • Marilyn from Cortlandt Manor, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Knob had broken off
My husband was able to easily remove and replace the switch and know with-in 15 minutes.
Parts Used:
INFINITE HEAT SWITCH KIT
  • DeeAnn from Clinton, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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replace a burned out calrod unit
Simply unplugged the burned out one and plugged in the new one. It worked like a charm.
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 6" - 1325W
  • Albert R from Richmond, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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