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Oven not heating to desired temperature
155 of 244 people
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Dan from Bellevue, ID
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Replaced clock control by removing surface burner control knobs and plastic nuts, and then the cover over the oven control. Two screw hold the clock in place, after removal and disconnecting the plug-in you can reinstall the new clock control. The Heat Sensor inside the oven will also need to be replaced. It is located inside the oven
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and attached with two screws; the back of the oven will need to be removed to unplug. Reverse removal procedure and turn the power back on to the stove.
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Cord was not tightened enough by delivery crew.
109 of 174 people
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Timothy from Spring Valley, AL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
PF alarm appeared on display. Noticed clicking when cord was moved. Had arced for some time and melted original block. New part slightly different. Only has 3 lugs, old one had six. Stack using washers provided. Take note of colors before disassembly. Use caution while working through access opening. The edges are sharp. Only tools neede
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d are phillips screwdriver, deep socket for lug nuts. Nut driver optional. Hope this is helpful.
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Broil element wasn't working...
93 of 132 people
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Kevin from Alexandria, VA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I pulled my unit out of the wall and noticed that the insulation around the top broiler element was a bit brown. Closer inspection revealed that the element had shorted somehow to the oven itself and caused the element to become non-functional. I tried measuring the resistance first, and it was within typical values for the other elemen
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ts, but I decided to replace the element anyway.
I ordered from PD and the part arrived just a few days letter by regular shipping. I undid the screws holding in the element, undid the wire connectors and replaced the broken element with the new one. The element worked like a charm and I was back in business for cooking.
I ordered from PD and the part arrived just a few days letter by regular shipping. I undid the screws holding in the element, undid the wire connectors and replaced the broken element with the new one. The element worked like a charm and I was back in business for cooking.
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Cracked oven door inner glass
76 of 135 people
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Mitch from Fernandina Beach, FL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Repair was quite easy, as long as you have the instructions for removing the door. The screws that hold the bottom of the door to the fixed hinge are placed into the side of the hinge assembly after removal; this holds the door at a 45 degree angle for easy removal. After that, just place the door on a flat surface and dismantle the door
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from the inside. The inner glass is contained in a metal frame with another piece of glass; this frame comes apart easily using the clips in each side. The door assembles easily after the glass is replaced; just take your time and give yourself enough room to lay out the parts as you go. Good luck!
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Oven light receptacle broken - bulb base broke off
69 of 116 people
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Paul from Spokane Valley, WA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Turned power off at electrical panel. Pulled oven away from wall. Removed back cover (6 screws), then unplugged wires from old receptacle. I had to pull the squeeze clips backwards & break them to remove the old receptacle - couldn't squeeze them enough to remove them otherwise. The old receptacle came out through the inside of the oven,
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and the new one snapped in easily from inside the oven as well. Replaced wiring, installed new bulb, restored power & tested. Replaced back cover. Good time to vacuum under/behind where the oven usually lives before sliding it back to the wall.
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Oven door hinge broke causing the door to fail to close properly.
58 of 91 people
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James from Chickamauga, GA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I ordered the part based on the parts list provided. The part arrived by mail 2 days after I submitted my order by email. True to the word in their website, they mailed the item the same day I placed the order.
It took approximately 20 minutes to remove the damaged hinge and replace the new one. No problems at all and I was ... Read more extremely pleased with the rapid arrival of my order. I had studied the door and the hinge placement in advance and knew exactly what was needed. The only tool I used was a screwdriver. I removed the plate on the side of the door...lifted out the damaged hinge...replaced it with the new hinge...replaced the plate covering the hinge parts and replaced the door on the oven. An easy fix....
It took approximately 20 minutes to remove the damaged hinge and replace the new one. No problems at all and I was ... Read more extremely pleased with the rapid arrival of my order. I had studied the door and the hinge placement in advance and knew exactly what was needed. The only tool I used was a screwdriver. I removed the plate on the side of the door...lifted out the damaged hinge...replaced it with the new hinge...replaced the plate covering the hinge parts and replaced the door on the oven. An easy fix....
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Element burned up.
51 of 77 people
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Lynn from Denton, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed old element and plugged in new. Very simple.
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Burned element
65 of 120 people
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Tom from Wallingford, CT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Flip up top, remove wires and two screws. Replace in opposite way. Turn off power to stove first.
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Broken left front dual-element potentiometer (switch)
39 of 43 people
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Michael from Boynton Beach, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
1. Cut Power
2. Remove knobs
3. Remove 4 large hex nut with 1-1/8" socket
4. Rotate panel on to stove top (place a towel first) . Watch for top seal (at the top of the panel). This needs to be put back in place (easy).
5. Remove nut on switch holding the module (my was broken)
5. Remove 6 inner panel screws (phili ... Read more ps)
6 Guide broke switch module clear of inner panel
7. Swap wires and connectors.
8. Place new module into postion tighten nut while supporting module (hand tight then another flat. I used a socket so the switch stem could protrude, and a pair of channel locks)
9. Re-assemble, making sure to position the top seal correctly.
10. Power-up & check out.
The apppliance store wanted over $150 to install it. But I could do it myself.
Some confusion on which part to order as the diagrams for the potentiometers show 3/1 configuration and indicated the front right potentiometer being different. My unit has 2/2 configuration (Front 2 large, Back 2 small) all dual-element. The diagram points to the front left as being different.
Even the local appliance store wasn't sure which to order and had to send a fax to find out (which came back talking about a 3/1 configuration).
I ordered the right front because I assumed it was for the higher wattage. I got the box and it was stamped "left front". Double check the boards and both looked identical
The whole process went smooth, part came in a couple of days after ordering.
2. Remove knobs
3. Remove 4 large hex nut with 1-1/8" socket
4. Rotate panel on to stove top (place a towel first) . Watch for top seal (at the top of the panel). This needs to be put back in place (easy).
5. Remove nut on switch holding the module (my was broken)
5. Remove 6 inner panel screws (phili ... Read more ps)
6 Guide broke switch module clear of inner panel
7. Swap wires and connectors.
8. Place new module into postion tighten nut while supporting module (hand tight then another flat. I used a socket so the switch stem could protrude, and a pair of channel locks)
9. Re-assemble, making sure to position the top seal correctly.
10. Power-up & check out.
The apppliance store wanted over $150 to install it. But I could do it myself.
Some confusion on which part to order as the diagrams for the potentiometers show 3/1 configuration and indicated the front right potentiometer being different. My unit has 2/2 configuration (Front 2 large, Back 2 small) all dual-element. The diagram points to the front left as being different.
Even the local appliance store wasn't sure which to order and had to send a fax to find out (which came back talking about a 3/1 configuration).
I ordered the right front because I assumed it was for the higher wattage. I got the box and it was stamped "left front". Double check the boards and both looked identical
The whole process went smooth, part came in a couple of days after ordering.
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Broken glass interior oven door
33 of 56 people
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stephen from garden grove, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Had to reference original owner's manual for instruction(s) on how to remove oven door. Used several "YouTube" videos to reference oven door design (Oven door glass is actually several layers of glass.) After completing about 30 mins of research and finding the right square drive bit, the repair went smoothly and without complications. Th
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e biggest challenge was researching and understanding what part(s) were needed and how to replace them. It seemed liked a lot of work doing the research however it sure beat a $350 repair bill. It cost me $90 and about 1 1/2 hours of total time. Oven works better than ever, thanks parts select for the part(s) and diagram(s) ...
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The hinges were worn out and the door would not close.
25 of 44 people
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Guadalupe from Bakersfield, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the door with instructions from the owners manual, printed out the door parts diagram from your web site to determine how to take door apart to replace old hinges with the new ones, what took long was cleaning the door glass surfaces while I had the door apart being carful not to break the glass, do not use a green pad to clean
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the dirty film from cooking on the glass surfaces I did and it left scratches on the glass. I used alot of common sense and reversed the takeing the door apart process to put is back together.
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replacing the fan on a convection oven (fan was making a vibration noise)
17 of 26 people
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John from Stevensville, MD
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
This was the first time replacing the fan. It is a lot easier to work in the oven compartment with the oven door removed, only two screws on the door and the hinges were released. I found that a couple of the screws were either rusted or stripped so I used a pair of pliers to remove the screws that were holding the diffuser in place. O
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nce there was access to the fan I found that the fan was warped and that the blades were scraping against the back wall of the oven. The next challenge was to remove the retaining nut. I used a sheet metal screw to secure the warped fan to keep it from spinning. once I figured out that you have to turn the retaining nut to the right to loosen, it came off easily. 1/2" socket with extension. When I replace the fan I used two washers for spacers to make sure that the fan would not scrape the wall of the oven. Its been tested many times and the oven does not make that horrible sound anymore.
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Oven would not maintain correct set temperature.
17 of 26 people
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Barbara from RAINBOW CITY, AL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed electrical connector and two screws. Attached the electrical connector to the new probe and attached with the two screws.
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Noticed oven was heating but upper element not coming on.
14 of 19 people
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Daniel from LEXINGTON, SC
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed two screws holding broiler element. Released two spring hangers on near the front of the element. Pulled element away from oven and pulled two wire connectors off. Simply reverse process to install new one. Wasn't the problem.
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Old element connections different from new element
11 of 14 people
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Frederic from KILLEEN, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Disconnected power at breaker. Removed cooktop mounting screws, lifted top and propped in up position. Removed two screws and lowered two front burners mounting frame. Wiggled dual element free at the clips and proceeded to swap wires one at a time and realized the difference with connectors 1a and 2b much later when only the center porti
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on was heating up. Finally figured out the problem and everything works as advertised. Pay attention if you own a Kenmore product.
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