Stacey February 15, 2014 for Model Number 628.9217710 I have a Kenmore free standing range. the oven does not preheat as fast as it use to. the broil element does not appear to turn on during preheat mode. if I turn the switch from preheat to broil the broil element comes on. the bottom / bake element appears to work as normal. I think the selector (switch ) is bad. (preheat, bake, broil, off) any suggestions? this unit is old don't know if parts are available. estimate oven to be a 1975 to 1977 model.
1 Answer Stacey, Unfortunately due to the age of the unit and the manufacturer not having information on it we would not be able to assist with parts. Although the thermostat would most likely be the cause of the failure. Read More...
Joe B. March 30, 2013 for Model Number plef398ccc The right front dual element switch must be pushed in to make it operate. At times when the switch is in the high position it will read 1.8 or some other incorrect number (power rating). What parts do I need to repair this problem? Thank you.
1 Answer Joe, It sounds like the dual element control 316239601KIT is faulty and will need to be replaced. Read More...
John January 03, 2013 for Model Number Frigidaire fes388wgcc I have a Frigidaire fes388wgcc electric range/oven. The left top front burner only works for the outer element, the inner element does not work. The right top front burner only works for the inner element not the outer. Not sure which part I need to replace. Is it the element or the switch? Please let me know the part number as well. Thank you.
1 Answer Hello John, You would want to check the elements to see if they have a burn mark in them. It does sound like an element issue but you should always double check. You can use a flashlight and look to see if you see any dark spots on the element by shining light on them. If the elements are burnt they would need to be replaced. It looks like both elements are part number 316049706. Read More...
Michael June 22, 2012 for Model Number PLEF398CCD Frigidaire Stove Top The right front burner, (dual) will not heat up. Is it the switch that has failed?
1 Answer Hello Michael, This can be the switch 316239500 or the surface element 316555800. The surface elements, when they fail, are usually obvious when removed and inspected as the part of the element that burns out is easily seen. You can also test for 240Vac at the element. If the 240Vac is at the element, the element has failed. If the voltage isn't there, the switch has failed. Read More...
Paula January 30, 2012 for Model Number plef398ccc my right front burner willnot turn off. not sure 100% which part we need . think it might element control. we also had an incident when mike was putting cove back on. he did not turn off the power and ther was a pop and puff of smoke towards top center now the clock is flashing and we get a PF error on display next to the clok. none of the burners work now. any ideas or will we need a technician to test. thanks paula
1 Answer Hello Paula. Test for power coming to the element for the control. If there is power there and the control is in the off position, you will need to replace the control 316239601KIT. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...