Kenmore / Sears Range / Cooktop / Oven Fuse Or Sensor

This door push-button light switch controls the interior lamp by turning it on when the refrigerator door opens and off when the door closes. It replaces a worn or failed push-button actuator to restore reliable light operation. What it does:

• Completes the circuit to the interior light when the door opens and breaks the circuit when closed
• Commonly causes no interior light, intermittent lighting, or lights that stay on
• Fits in the refrigerator door frame and interfaces with the existing wiring harness
• Simple, single-function electromechanical switch—no electronics to program

• One door push-button light switch

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid shock
• Remove the door trim or bezel as needed to access the switch (requires basic hand tools)
• Handle the switch and wiring gently; do not force connectors or overtighten fasteners

This safety thermostat helps prevent overheating by cutting power when temperatures get too high. It's a direct-replacement safety control used in heating circuits to protect the appliance and reduce fire risk. What it does:

• Opens the circuit when internal temperatures exceed safe limits to stop heating
• Prevents overheating of components and wiring
• Helps stop recurring high-heat faults that can damage the appliance
• Used as a fail-safe backup to the main temperature control

• One safety thermostat

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid electrical shock
• Replace only with the exact part number to maintain safety function
• Handle terminals carefully; ensure secure electrical connections and proper mounting

This thermo disc is a small temperature-sensing switch that helps monitor and control appliance temperatures to protect components and support proper operation. It fits into the appliance's temperature circuit and responds at a designed trip point. What it does

• Senses temperature and opens or closes an electrical circuit at its rated trip point
• Helps prevent overheating by interrupting power when temperatures exceed the design threshold
• Supports proper temperature control for timed cycles or safety systems
• Commonly used in temperature-regulation and safety applications inside appliances

• One thermo disc

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair to avoid shock or injury
• Replace only with the exact part number for proper function and safety
• Handle the disc carefully; avoid bending or damaging the sensing element or terminals

This thermostat senses appliance temperature and helps the control maintain proper cooling. It replaces a failed temperature switch to restore reliable temperature regulation and protect components from overheating. What it does

• Monitors temperature and signals the control board or compressor to turn cooling on or off
• Prevents overheating by opening the circuit when temperatures exceed safe limits
• Commonly replaced when the appliance does not reach or maintain the correct temperature
• Can stop intermittent cooling or continuous-run symptoms when the original thermostat fails

• One thermostat as shown

• For experienced DIYers only; disconnect power before servicing
• Follow manufacturer instructions and verify correct part placement and wiring before restoring power
• Do not modify the part; use proper tools and replacement hardware

This fixed thermostat monitors and helps regulate appliance temperature to maintain safe operation and reliable cooling/heating. It replaces a worn or failed thermostat to restore proper cycling and temperature control. What it does:

• Opens or closes a circuit at a set temperature to control heating or cooling cycles
• Prevents continuous run by signaling the system to stop when the desired temperature is reached
• Commonly used to address symptoms like no temperature control, compressor or heater running nonstop, or failure to reach set temperature
• Works as a safety/control device to reduce risk of overheating when operating correctly

• One fixed thermostat

• Disconnect power before servicing to avoid shock or injury
• Locate and access the thermostat per your model's service instructions (typically mounted near the evaporator, heater, or air path)
• Handle carefully and avoid bending or damaging terminals; verify function with a multimeter if equipped

This lower oven thermostat regulates oven temperature for accurate baking and roasting. Replaces a failed temperature-sensing thermostat to restore consistent oven heat and reliable cooking results. What it does:

• Senses oven cavity temperature and signals the control to cycle the heating element
• Stops oven overheating or underheating when the thermostat is functioning correctly
• Commonly replaced for inconsistent temperatures, oven running too hot/too cold, or no temperature control
• Works as the lower-oven temperature regulator in ranges with separate upper/lower oven controls

• Disconnect power to the appliance before beginning any service
• Handle the sensing bulb and capillary tube carefully; do not kink or sharply bend
• Verify oven is fully cooled and remove oven racks for access before installation