Ordered a new thermostat - finally got around to doing it this weekend, After throwing the breaker to the range, I pulled it out from its wedged in position in the line of base cabinets (that was about the worst part of the repair) removed the back panel, undid the front screws, removed old switch, replacing the wires as I removed them onto the new spades remounted the new switch and replaced the panel. Putting it back in place was a bit of a physics lesson about angles and resistance. Wife was happy and the games were coming on.