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79090011311 Kenmore Range - Instructions

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Large burner would turn on high and not cycle off
TURN BREAKER TO RANGE OFF! Move range out to access rear of the unit. Remove 6 screws to gain access to rear of controls panel. Pull knob off switch. Remove 2 pan head Phillips screws to take switch out. Lugs not in matching pattern but are clearly labled, swap wires one at a time. Reverse the disassembly steps and push the range back in place. DONE
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch
  • Kevin from Nashville, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Old discolored drip pans that would not clean up.
I simply removed the old drip pans and inserted the new ones which matched and fit perfectly.
I'm glad I found you on line. Your service was fast and the whole transaction was easy!! Thanks.
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Chrome Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Elizabeth from Smyrna, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Block terminal burnt out, hot plate not working, needed to replace the terminal block
This should take approx 15-30 mins. It took me 1.5 hours as I pushed the terminals into the wrong end of the block. It's very difficult to get them out when you do that... However, there are no easy instructions on the block or in the instructions to tell you which end to push the terminals into!!! So, with a 50:50 chance of getting it right, I got it wrong. I think most people would need to buy a new part if they do this. It would be very much easier if the block, had an arrow that simply said IN here so that this type of simple mistake is less easy to do... If you get that right, the fix is quite and straight forward. Good luck.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Shaun from Whitehall, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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new switch was not wired like old one
i first replaced element after old smoked & quit. replaced switch but i noticed when i started to replace the wires one at a time something didn't seem right. after checking the #s on the old one, they didn't match up with the new one.luckily i had the stove diagram from a packet on the back of the stove. i traced each wire according to the diagram and everything worked out fine. i'm just glad i didn't replace each wire to wire.the #'s were on the switch where each wire went which was different than the org. even though they looked the same.
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch - Small Element - 240V
  • PERRY from LECANTO, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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burner wont heat all of the time
removed old terminal block . cut wires and spliced new terminal block and insulated with shrink wrap. Very eazy
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W Terminal Block Kit
  • Daivid from North Attleboro, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
14 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
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Oven Racks needed to be replaced.
Slide out the old; slide in the new!
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Oven Rack
  • Peter from Chicago, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The stupid baking element died on CHRISTMAS EVE!
My husband removed the old one in a few minutes, the just popped the new one in when it came. Not for nothing, (where we purchased the stove) wanted $67 for the same part you all charged $49.00
Parts Used:
Bake Element - 240V
  • Minda from Madras, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
12 of 17 people found this instruction helpful.
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Replacement bowels didn’t fit
Pulled the heating elements out took the bowels out that didn’t fit, threw them away and replaced them with the perfectly fitting bowels from this site and replaced the heating elements.
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Chrome Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Russell from ROEBUCK, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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burner wouldnt heat
removed element , cut wires, conected wires,replaced element
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Doug from Ashton, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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wiring was burnt off to burner
The range, (1988 Tappan) was givin to the church by one of our members. While using it, --after a period of time-- the wire burnt off to one of the burners. Since the couple gave us a brand new top for the stove that was still in the box, we decided to fix the stove up.
Now, with new wiring to all four burners, new shiney drip pans and,,,,a new top, we have a very new looking stove for in our church kitchen.
The parts I ordered from PartsSelect, came in just a few days of placing the order,
This is one site that I have wrote down in my address book for any future parts to items we may need.
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8" Terminal Block Kit
  • Margaret from Portage "BlueKnob", PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Electric burner switch shorted out.
First I unpluggd the range and removed the back cover using a nut driver. Then I removed the knob by pulling (using a little force),Not very hard to do. I uscrewed two screws that hold the switch from the front of the range. Then I pulled the switch out about three inches and used pliers to disconnect the wires one at a time and connect them to the new switch. finally I finished the installation by reversing all the steps. Total time to install the switch took approximately 5(five) minutes.
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch
  • Armando G from Alice, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Large burner wouldn't heat
Removed back off of stove. Removed two screws that held in the switch, removed the wires that were connected to the switch and replaced the part.
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch
  • Phyllis from Elberon, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Both front burners began heating too fast and too high. One damaged the finish on the splash pan.
At the Frigidaire parts website, I found the parts and saw that there are videos that show how to replace the burner controls. In brief:
1) Slide the range/oven out so you can get to the back of the control hood.
2) There are three screws that hold the cover in place (the video showed four).
2a) The video also suggests using a #1 square bit. I found that there was indeed a square hole in the caps of the screws, but they also had a hex head that a 1/4" hex nut driver fits. So I used that.
2b) Be careful taking out the last (top center) screw. When it comes free, the cover can drop and bruise or cut your foot or the floor. Having a helper is worth it!
3) The switch for the larger elements has a red dot on front and back. Match it with the one in place that has a red dot. The switch for the small element doesn't have a dot.
3a) Holding a new switch in your hand, remove one wire at a time from the switch in the control hood and put it in the same place on the new switch. I found that for my stove, there was a fixture holding two wires and another holding three wires. This made it impossible to put the wires on wrong.
3b) When all wires have been transferred, pull off the control knob in front and unscrew the two screws that hold the old switch in place. Take out the old switch and replace it with the new switch.
3c) Use the two screws to attach the new switch in its place and replace the control knob.
4) Repeat for as many switches as you purchased. I did all four.
5) Replace the cover.
6) Slide the range back into place.

I found black deposits on all the switches, that must have come from a contactor inside, so I was glad I replaced them all.

Another tip: while the unit is out, clean off the sides and back that you couldn't get to while it was in place. For us, this took as long or longer than the steps above for replacing the switches.
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch Infinite Burner Switch - Small Element - 240V
  • Larry from WILMINGTON, DE
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Oven light bulb went dark; it needed replacing
Twisted replacement bulb into place easily. Let there be light!
Parts Used:
Light Bulb
  • Lise from CEDAR GROVE, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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switch not always turn off
Took upper back off ( 6 screws), chech to be sure was right switch, pulled spade clip wires of, put on new switch, checked to see that it worked, replace cover.
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch
  • Jerrold from San Marcos, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
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