Answer Hello Hardtarget2. You will test for power coming to the solenoid. If there is power there, and the solenoid does not open, you will need to replace the solenoid 00411253. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, January 12, 2012