Gas Oven bakes too hot
#1
09-22-11, 07:54 AM
Gas Oven bakes too hot
Greetings,
My Kenmore MN:790.78812404 range always heats to 560deg. No matter what the digital temp is set at. This started only 3 weeks ago. I replaced a faulty igniter last year. I've been advised to replace the: thermostat, temp probe, bake regulator, and bake igniter. However I can't seem to find a thermostat in my parts list from Kenmore. Which part should I look at, and what is the proper part name? Where is it located?
Please advise...
Edmar61
My Kenmore MN:790.78812404 range always heats to 560deg. No matter what the digital temp is set at. This started only 3 weeks ago. I replaced a faulty igniter last year. I've been advised to replace the: thermostat, temp probe, bake regulator, and bake igniter. However I can't seem to find a thermostat in my parts list from Kenmore. Which part should I look at, and what is the proper part name? Where is it located?
Please advise...
Edmar61
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09-23-11, 05:14 AM
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Hello Edmar61 and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and the Gas Appliances topic.
The information you already got is very likely correct. The temperature sensing probe is in the baking compartment. Following the tube from it to the main temperature control board will show you what the part looks like. You'll just have to access it behind one of the panels located either in front or in the rear of the oven.
To physically see what the component looks like, go to a local appliance parts store. Bring the model number and serial numbers with you and ask to see what the replacement part looks like and how much it costs. You can also ask the counter person if there is any removal and installation instructions sheet to aid you in the replacement and installation of the new part.
Whirlpool makes the majority of Sears Kenmore appliances.
Sears Appliance Parts & Repair:
Sears Home Page:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
Sears Search By Model Number Page:
http://www3.sears.com
Whirlpool's Home Web Site: (Also makes appliances for Sears)
Whirlpool | Kitchen, Laundry & Home Appliances
Whirlpool Appliance Parts: (with pictures & diagrams)
Appliance Parts Pros.com Discount Appliance Parts
Repair Manuals:
Uncle Harry's Appliance Repair Manuals, Videos, and Training
Kindly use the reply button to post all replies, add additional information or ask additional questions when replies are posted. Using this method moves and/or keeps the topic back up to the top of the list of questions automatically and keeps all content on the same subject within one thread.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance part stores and dealers are listed in the phone book.Check back on your question several more times. Other members posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, ideas, suggestions, test and or repair methods.
The information you already got is very likely correct. The temperature sensing probe is in the baking compartment. Following the tube from it to the main temperature control board will show you what the part looks like. You'll just have to access it behind one of the panels located either in front or in the rear of the oven.
To physically see what the component looks like, go to a local appliance parts store. Bring the model number and serial numbers with you and ask to see what the replacement part looks like and how much it costs. You can also ask the counter person if there is any removal and installation instructions sheet to aid you in the replacement and installation of the new part.
Whirlpool makes the majority of Sears Kenmore appliances.
Sears Appliance Parts & Repair:
Sears Home Page:
Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
Sears Search By Model Number Page:
http://www3.sears.com
Whirlpool's Home Web Site: (Also makes appliances for Sears)
Whirlpool | Kitchen, Laundry & Home Appliances
Whirlpool Appliance Parts: (with pictures & diagrams)
Appliance Parts Pros.com Discount Appliance Parts
Repair Manuals:
Uncle Harry's Appliance Repair Manuals, Videos, and Training
Kindly use the reply button to post all replies, add additional information or ask additional questions when replies are posted. Using this method moves and/or keeps the topic back up to the top of the list of questions automatically and keeps all content on the same subject within one thread.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance part stores and dealers are listed in the phone book.Check back on your question several more times. Other members posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, ideas, suggestions, test and or repair methods.
