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970598434 Kenmore Range - Instructions

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Oven would not heat or sometimes hold heat to set temp
I was able to find the most common reason for my oven's symptom by searching online. I searched for the part I needed but was not confident that I would get the correct part until I looked on partselect.com. After verifying the part number with my owners manual and looking at the video on their website, I decided to order. PartSelect shipped the part as expected, and I was able to install it in less than 30 minutes. The only tool needed for installation was a nut driver. My oven is now working like new.

Many thanks to PartSelect for their comprehensive website and fine service.
Parts Used:
Temperature Sensor
  • TRACY from NEW PHILA, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Broiler element fried, found nothing in town, Part Select delivered in three days
Pulled oven out, took the screws out of back plate cover plate with socket wrench, pulled connectors out through the back, removed the door, pushed the element rods through the two holes, connected the two wires, screwed the element in, put the hangars on for the element, put the back plate on and turned the broiler on, worked great, put the range door back on and has been working great. Great company, hope not to use them again, but good to know they are there with my part.
Gary H.
Parts Used:
Broil Element
  • Gary from TULSA, OK
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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My oven door seal was worn and did not seat properly. It leaked heat.The infinite burner was not warming in the low heat positions
I followed two very good videos on how to do the repairs. It took longer to clean all the disassembled parts and the glass than it did to actually do the repair.
A word of caution: Be sure to lock the door hinges in the open position before you lift out the door. They must be locked open to put the door back on. It's difficult to lock them open once the door is removed. Also when you replace the screws get them all aligned in the holes before you lock everything down.
The infinite burner switch was pretty easy to replace but watch out for sheet metal cuts when you are removing the back of the stove. I recommend gloves. My stove has a 12 inch infinite burner, but the parts list only mentions a 10 inch burner. Before I ordered it, I had to call the company to verify that it could be used for the 12 inch burner as well.
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch Door Seal
  • Frank from PALM COAST, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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I had a F31 code which means oven isn't working
Called fridgidaire and they told me the a F31 code means my temperature sensor is not working.
So I ordered one online. I installed it and I still have F31 code and still won't work. So what now? Do I trust them to tell me another part?
Parts Used:
Temperature Sensor
  • Terry from CHELSEA, OK
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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An aluminum saucepan had overheated and melted onto the element.
Unplugged the element and the melted on pot. Plugged in the new element. I thought I might need a whole new cooktop but a new element was very easy to find online.
Parts Used:
6-Inch Coil Burner Element
  • Alice from Batesville, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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sparking element
removed back and transferred four wires to new part and replaced back
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch
  • Phil from KERSEY, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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2 burner elements not heating
Simple: Snip old terminal block off. Strip wires. Connect new Terminal block using twist-on wire caps (provided in kit). Mount to stove top with existing screw. TIP: Make sure you insert the wire lead into the terminal block the right way (not upside down). Otherwise burner element will not insert into terminal block properly.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Brian from MENASHA, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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light bilb went out
replaced it
Parts Used:
Light Bulb
  • Denise from Landover, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Heating coils stop heating
Remove heating coils raise stove top unsrew terminal blocks cut wires assemble terminals strip wires twist wires together install wire nuts apply heat shrink lower stove top plug in stove repair complete.Thanks.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Sharon from TEMPLE, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Arcing could be heard (and later seen) inside the switch
Switch was easy to replace. Some hex head screws to remove the panel and two screws to remove the switch. Though the plug in positions were totally different, all the quick connect terminals were marked on both switches.
Parts Used:
Infinite Burner Switch
  • Joel from North Mankato, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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plastic spatula melted onto the unit
I unplugged the damaged unit and plugged in the new one.
Parts Used:
6-Inch Coil Burner Element
  • Thomas from Port Allen, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Burner cooked things very SLOWLY.
Pulled old burner out, pushed new one in. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! Heats very quickly, now.
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • Kathy from Fremont, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old cooktop burner element died.
First I unplugged the element that wasn't working and switched it with one that was to confirm that it was the burner element, and not the cooktop wiring, that was the problem. Once that was confirmed, I ordered a new element from partselect.com. Upon arrival of the new element several days later, I plugged it into the empty plug on the cooktop and voila, we're cooking on all 4 again.
Parts Used:
6-Inch Coil Burner Element
  • Lawrence from Plainview, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Burner units needed to be replaced from age/overuse.
Easy to open package and plug in unit! Too simple and quite happy with end results!
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • Beth from Myrtle Point, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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No burner
I just plugged it into the receptacle on the stovetop and turned the thing on, and it worked! I'd been without the 4th burner for quite some time. Nice to have it back!
Parts Used:
6-Inch Coil Burner Element
  • Janet from North Vernon, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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