Frigidaire 316436001 Large Surface Element Switch OEM Part

After an internet search, the likely problem was a faulty "Element Switch.." I actually unplugged the stove and removed the switch (I did NOT disconnect the wires). I obtained the part number on the switch, disassembled it, observed that the contacts were highly degraded, reassembled the switch and reinstalled it back into the stove. This all provided confidence the SWITCH was faulty. One switch on the AppliancePartsPros.com website (AP2591804) looked exactly like the switch in the stove except for the break-away shaft. This part had a top metal shroud that "clipped" the innards of the switch in place. This part was NOT the correct part even though the "Appliance Compatibility Tool" indicated it was. I telephoned AppliancePartsPros.com and the associate was VERY KIND and HELPFUL. She researched the component and indicated the correct part was AP3885460. Note - the "Appliance Compatibility Tool" indicated THIS part was NOT the correct part AND it did NOT appear the same...but she assured me it was! I ordered the part. The part arrived within a day or two. I again unplugged the stove, removed the switch from the stove frame (stove front screws) and this time, removed one lead at a time from the OLD switch to connect to the NEW switch. Both switches were labeled the same thus providing a 1:1 wire correspondence from old to new. A magnifying glass with a flashlight helped identify the wire labels on the back of each switch (my apologies I don't recall the exact nomenclature). The contact ID was part of the switch housing in the neighborhood of each contact. For example: "LH1" on the old switch went to "LH1" on the new switch. The switch was re-attached to the stove frame, the stove fully assembled, and finally plugged in. The element now operated as desired. Hat's off to my AppliancePartsPros associate - she was GREAT! Thank you.

Replaced all four element switches. Switches arrived within two days of ordering. That's about normal for AppliancePartsPros. They were the correct ones; not generic, and fit the original control knobs perfectly. This kind of service is what I'm used to from ApplicanePartsPros.

Replaced switch. Simple fix. Took picture of wires and noted how they were labeled, since the configuration was not identical on the replacement part - however, the markings: H1, H2, L1, L2, P were the same. Fit perfect. Works great!

My flat top stove of about 5 years old ( Kenmore) still properly heated correctly but the "element On" light on the back panel which is shared by all 4 burners would stay on even if all burners were turned off. This new front left surface element switch solved the problem. Inside the switch it was charred which was causing leakage current to flow to keep the light on. I could tell it was the front left because the light was slightly dimmer when this burner was turned on vs. the other three burners which turned the light on a little brighter. The repair was easy, removing the 5 rear panel screws allowed me to access the switch wiring which just unplugged with a little force, re-wired the new switch the exact same way by removing one wire then putting it back on the new switch in the same spot. Removed the knob and two mounting screws, freed the old switch and the new switch was easily re mounted. Even cleaned the stove and behind it, found about 35 cents too!

I had to shut the breaker off first. I was looking on the Parts Pro site and it looked as though other people were having my exact problem. I ordered two surface switches but note: they look the same but go by the wattage numbers on the side of the switches. Small burner is 1250-1500w verses large burner 2100-2600.You will see by the video they are easy to change. The new switches are larger and the connections will be in different locations. Unscrew the front screws to move the ole switch with wires still attached. Install new switch then remove one wire off at a time