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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Electric Range Door Light Switch Replacement 808136601
Kenmore Electric Range Door Light Switch Replacement 808136601
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$52.45Estimated Savings
$112.5005:46
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door light switch on Kenmore electric ranges. The most common reason for replacing the door light switch is when the oven light will not come on and replacing the light bulb does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this light switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, string, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this light switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, string, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit, needle-nose pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the door switch in your range, you will first need to move the appliance away from the wall and countertop.
2
Now, unplug the power cord.
3
Next, remove the control knobs – you can use wire or string to help pull them off.
4
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the top panel retainers.
5
Now lift the top panel off and disconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
6
Next, remove the screws securing the control bracket.
7
Remove the screw securing the grounding wire as well.
8
Disconnect the surface element wire harnesses and set the bracket aside.
9
Open the oven door and remove the screws securing the bottom of the control cover.
10
Now remove the screws on top and set the cover aside.
11
Pull the gasket free of the glass top.
12
Remove the screws securing the main top assembly.
13
Note the position of the wire harnesses then lift the main top assembly up and pull it forward to remove.
14
With the oven door open, use needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to release the old door switch from the front panel.
15
Note the location of the wires on the switch then disconnect them.
16
Install the new door switch by first connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals.
17
Now snap the new switch into place on the front panel.
18
Reposition the main top assembly, making sure the wire harnesses are properly positioned.
19
Secure the main top screws.
20
Realign the gasket.
21
Reposition the control cover and replace the screws to secure.
22
Reconnect the surface element wire harnesses.
23
Realign the control bracket and secure the grounding wire with the screw.
24
Replace the mounting screws.
25
Reconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
26
Realign the top panel and replace the retainers to secure.
27
Replace the control knobs.
28
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in confirm that the new door switch works properly and carefully slide the range back into place.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door light switch on Kenmore electric ranges. The most common reason for replacing the door light switch is when the oven light will not come on and replacing the light bulb does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this light switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, string, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit, needle-nose pliers
All of the information in this light switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, string, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the door switch in your range, you will first need to move the appliance away from the wall and countertop.
2
Now, unplug the power cord.
3
Next, remove the control knobs – you can use wire or string to help pull them off.
4
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the top panel retainers.
5
Now lift the top panel off and disconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
6
Next, remove the screws securing the control bracket.
7
Remove the screw securing the grounding wire as well.
8
Disconnect the surface element wire harnesses and set the bracket aside.
9
Open the oven door and remove the screws securing the bottom of the control cover.
10
Now remove the screws on top and set the cover aside.
11
Pull the gasket free of the glass top.
12
Remove the screws securing the main top assembly.
13
Note the position of the wire harnesses then lift the main top assembly up and pull it forward to remove.
14
With the oven door open, use needle-nose pliers to depress the tabs to release the old door switch from the front panel.
15
Note the location of the wires on the switch then disconnect them.
16
Install the new door switch by first connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals.
17
Now snap the new switch into place on the front panel.
18
Reposition the main top assembly, making sure the wire harnesses are properly positioned.
19
Secure the main top screws.
20
Realign the gasket.
21
Reposition the control cover and replace the screws to secure.
22
Reconnect the surface element wire harnesses.
23
Realign the control bracket and secure the grounding wire with the screw.
24
Replace the mounting screws.
25
Reconnect the oven control wire harnesses.
26
Realign the top panel and replace the retainers to secure.
27
Replace the control knobs.
28
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in confirm that the new door switch works properly and carefully slide the range back into place.
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