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Customer Questions and Answers for Range Large Surface Element Switch by Frigidaire

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Part Number: OEM11656389
Manufacturer Part Number: 316436001

Burner won't turn off or stuck on high? This surface element switch controls heat settings for large burners. Moderate DIY with panel removal.

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For Frigidaire Range Large Surface Element Switch (Part Number: OEM11656389)

Janet for Model Number Frigidaire FFEF3048LSA

When the large element was turned on, it made clicking/popping noises and didn't seem to heat up all they way. We had just moved into the house so called an electrician under warranty. He said the switches go bad constantly on the larger burners. Sure enough, about a year later and same problem. We're going to replace the switch ourselves this time since I now know how. Is it true that we'll be doing this often or might there be something with the element itself?

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Janet, While it is possible that the element switch could go out it is not a common issue. You would want to check the element to make sure that there is no issue with the element.

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Hello Karen. Based on the information you provided, the switches are bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Redbird69, You will want to check the gas valve to ensure that the resistance from Common to bake and common to broil is 216 ohms. If not then the gas valve WP9763716 is faulty and would need to be replaced. The other thing that could cause the issue would be a faulty spark module WPW10331686.

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Veronica, In most cases the reason for the element to get red hot without shutting off would be a problem with the limiter on the element. This would require the element to be changed as the limiter is not a available separate part.

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Rob, I've found model 79095379803 (803 at the end instead of 893). The surface element switch for the small 6" burners is part number 316436000 and the surface element switch for the large 8" burners is part number 316436001. The right front dual element surface switch is part number 316238201. Thanks.

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Ed, Most likely with there being power supplied to the bottom element all the time and it not going off there would either be an issue with wiring but more likely the relay sticking in the clock assembly 316436001.

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Hello Harrison. You need to check the wiring first. if all wiring is good, then go to the first switch in the wiring series and replace it. It is possible if they shorted out, it could have got them both. But check the wiring first.

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