Parts for Tappan TEF242BU2: 03 - Backguard Parts

This oven thermostat senses oven temperature and signals the control system to maintain set heat levels for consistent cooking. It replaces a failed temperature-sensing control to help ovens reach and hold desired baking and roasting temps. What it does:

• Regulates oven temperature by opening/closing the thermal switch at set points
• Helps correct symptoms like oven not heating, overheating, or temperature fluctuations
• Works with the oven control and heating elements to stabilize cooking temps
• Mechanical design suited for direct temperature sensing inside the oven cavity

• Disconnect power to the range before attempting any service to avoid shock
• Access may require removing the oven back panel or control panel; follow the service manual
• Handle the temperature sensing probe and capillary tube carefully to avoid kinks or damage

This replacement light lens covers and protects an interior appliance light, restoring a finished look and shielding the bulb from spills and debris. It helps maintain proper light diffusion and prevents direct contact with the bulb. What it does:

• Protects the interior light bulb from food, water and impact
• Diffuses light for more even illumination inside the appliance
• Prevents direct contact with a hot bulb to reduce burn risk
• Replaces cracked, cloudy or missing lenses that cause glare or poor lighting

• One light lens (single piece)

• Disconnect power or unplug the appliance before servicing to avoid shock
• Handle the lens carefully to avoid cracking; use a soft cloth when installing
• If the lens is held by screws or clips, save and reuse the fasteners unless replacement is required

A push-button switch that restores user control functions by completing or breaking electrical circuits. Replaces a worn or failed control switch to help restore normal operation and user input response. What it does:

• Acts as the user-operated control input to start or stop a function when pressed
• Opens or closes the electrical circuit that enables the associated control or feature
• Common symptom: unresponsive controls or functions that do not start when buttons are pressed
• May cause intermittent operation or no response if contacts are worn or corroded

• One replacement push-button switch

• Disconnect power to the appliance before attempting any service
• Use appropriate tools and basic electrical safety; avoid bending terminals or forcing the new part into place

This replacement switch restores reliable on/off control for a specific function in the appliance, helping the selected feature respond consistently when operated.

• Controls electrical power to a designated circuit or component when actuated
• Sends an on/off signal to the control or directly to the component it operates
• Failure symptoms can include no response, intermittent operation, or a switch that feels loose, sticks, or is hard to press
• May show signs of heat damage, arcing, or a burning smell near the control area when faulty

• Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing to avoid electrical shock
• Access location varies by model; remove the control panel, backguard, or front panel as needed
• Label or photograph wire positions and transfer them one at a time to the new switch
• After reassembly, restore power and test operation of the associated function

This truss-head machine screw secures a switch to its mounting bracket or panel. Replacing a worn or missing screw restores a solid, aligned switch fit for reliable operation.

• Fastens the switch body to a bracket or chassis panel
• Helps keep the switch aligned for consistent actuation
• Replaces stripped, corroded, or missing mounting hardware
• Common symptoms: loose or wobbly switch, misalignment, rattling or vibration around the switch area

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Verify thread size and length match the original hardware
• If multiple screws secure the switch, replace them in a consistent pattern to maintain alignment

This is a #8 screw, 0.500 inch long, used to secure panels and components in appliances. It provides a correct-fit fastener for repairs where the original #8 x 1/2" screw was required, restoring proper assembly and stability. What it does:

• Fastens trim, panels, brackets and small components where a #8 x 1/2" screw is specified
• Holds parts securely to prevent rattling, gaps or loose panels
• Replaces worn, stripped or missing screws to restore proper fit
• Appropriate for common interior and exterior appliance mounting points

• Use the correct screwdriver (typically Phillips) and avoid over-tightening to prevent strip or damage
• Disconnect power and follow appliance manufacturer safety instructions when accessing internal parts