Charles W Granger , IN December 16, 2014 Was told 2 burners had no ignition or gas and 2 others had gas but wouldn't ignite Bought a Thermador PRSE48" dual fuel range from Craigslist really cheap because it didn't work. Did a little research and decided to overhaul most of the top (gas) end. For what I paid for it it was worth it and I'd have a good stove with new components. Replaced the griddle thermostat, ignition micro switches, ignition re-igniter box, installed fixing kit with 2 new potentiometers, both solenoids, and gas regulator. Had to replace 2 gas lines, all 4 jets, and one brass nut that were corroded or damaged in removal. Replaced all igniters and clips and main oven door seal. Kept the wiring harness. The only issue was the directions for re-igniter are WRONG. Don't connect wires to the same "number" as directions say, instead connect them in the same "position" as the old one. I connected them to the number as directions say for 4-burner but the ignition won't stop after lighting - it just keeps ticking away. Pulled it apart and put them to the same position (it says to do for a 6-burner) and then it worked correctly. Spent about 2 months cleaning it - it was filthy inside and out. Now it looks great and everything works perfectly. A like-new 48" Thermador for the cost of parts. 90% of the time spent was cleaning. I'm just a DIYer and have never owned a stove like this or overhauled a stove before and it wasn't a bad project. Read More... 140 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set, Wrench Set
John P Palo Alto , CA January 02, 2017 Appliance: Model THERMADOR OVEN Oven gasket was crushed in one corner and not sealing properly I ordered the gasket after watching the video on how to replace it. The replacement was straight forward until I got to the bottom of the door. Compared to the video, I had much less clearance between the door edge and the face of the oven where the holes are located to accept the wire pins that are fixed to the gasket. I pushed the gasket down between the door and oven face with the pin located above the hole and facing up at a 45 degree angle pointing toward the oven. Using one flat blade screwdriver I pressed on the gasket next to the pin to push it tightly against the door. With a second screwdriver I pushed the end of the pin down toward the hole until the end of the pin engaged the hole. I then slipped the first screwdriver between the door edge and the gasket and pushed the pin securely into the hole. The whole gasket replacement process took less than 20 minutes. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Samantha E Hamilton , MI November 23, 2024 Needed a new seal Watched the pro video and followed instructions Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers