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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Electric Oven Sensor Replacement #318562500
Kenmore Electric Oven Sensor Replacement #318562500
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$45.94Estimated Savings
$112.5002:45
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the oven sensor on Kenmore electric ranges. The most common reasons for replacing the oven sensor are when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, doesn’t get hot enough, or gets too hot.
All of the information in this oven sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Universal
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information in this oven sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Universal
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with most repairs, you should unplug the power cord first.
2
To do this, you will probably need to pull the range away from the wall.
3
To replace the oven sensor in your range first flip the oven door hinge locks down on both sides then lift the oven door off.
4
Next, remove the oven racks.
5
Now remove the mounting screws securing the oven sensor to the rear wall.
6
Pull the sensor out.
7
If you are unable to access the wires from inside the oven, you will need to remove the range’s rear panel.
8
Disconnect the wire harness to remove the old sensor.
9
Install the new oven sensor by first connecting the wire harness.
10
Align the sensor on the rear wall of the oven and replace the mounting screws to secure.
11
Slide in the oven racks.
12
Replace the oven door by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins then push the hinge locks back into place.
13
If necessary, realign the rear panel and secure it with the screws.
14
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and carefully slide the range back into place.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the oven sensor on Kenmore electric ranges. The most common reasons for replacing the oven sensor are when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, doesn’t get hot enough, or gets too hot.
All of the information in this oven sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Universal
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information in this oven sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Universal
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with most repairs, you should unplug the power cord first.
2
To do this, you will probably need to pull the range away from the wall.
3
To replace the oven sensor in your range first flip the oven door hinge locks down on both sides then lift the oven door off.
4
Next, remove the oven racks.
5
Now remove the mounting screws securing the oven sensor to the rear wall.
6
Pull the sensor out.
7
If you are unable to access the wires from inside the oven, you will need to remove the range’s rear panel.
8
Disconnect the wire harness to remove the old sensor.
9
Install the new oven sensor by first connecting the wire harness.
10
Align the sensor on the rear wall of the oven and replace the mounting screws to secure.
11
Slide in the oven racks.
12
Replace the oven door by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins then push the hinge locks back into place.
13
If necessary, realign the rear panel and secure it with the screws.
14
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and carefully slide the range back into place.
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