Katie March 01, 2014 for Model Number aer5845qas flat top stove Just bought a new microwave. The light is blue. But, the light in the stove is green. Can I get a blue light to match the blue light in the microwave? Thanks for your help! Katie
Misty September 04, 2013 for Model Number rf263lxtb2 I have an electric cookstove. The cooktop on light stays on even when then eye is not on. What can I do?
1 Answer Hello Misty. The element switch on the unit that is sending power from the P terminal is bad and will need to be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
George M January 24, 2013 for Model Number mer5550AW My oven light is good, but it does not light up when I push the control to on. Can you tell me what the problem may be?
1 Answer Hello George, You will want to check to make sure that the rocker switch is good. You can do a continuity test to make sure that the switch has continuity when in the on position. If not then replace the switch. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Anthony January 09, 2013 for Model Number mer6765bas Indicator light stays. After reading questions and answers it states you need a omh meter to check for stuckswitch. Is there anyway to check the switches if you do not own a meter? PLEASE HELP
1 Answer Hello Anthony. No, you will need a meter to test the unit. These can be used around the home and are a very good investment for repairing things on your own. You need to purchase a meter TJMA-DMT3. Read More...
David September 20, 2012 for Model Number MERB750BAW on indicator does not go off ,switched with surface indicator and on indicator still comes on how do I trouble shoot? I have continuity between 1a and 1b on one burner
1 Answer David, The "burner on" indicator light is controlled through the infinite (burner) switches. You'll need to chech each switch for a "closed" circuit from L1 to P terminals on all the switches, with the switch in the "off" position, and one wire disconnected from the switch. Whichever switch has the "closed" circuit, is the switch causing the light to stay on. At the burner, terminals 1A to 2A is the element circuit, and should be "closed} at all times. 1B to 2B is the "hot surface" light, and is "closed" when the burner or cooktop is hot.There should not be a circuit between 1B and 1A unless the test was conducted wrong, or an issue in the burner /sensor Read More...
John C. January 25, 2012 for Model Number Maytag touch control 800 electric smooth top How do I know which terminal to check once I get in there? Is the part the same for both indicator lights? Thanks
1 Answer Hello John. You will want to test all of the elements in the cooktop to see which one is causing the indicator light WP74004153 to stay on. Hope this helps. Read More...
John C. January 24, 2012 for Model Number Maytag touch control 800 electric smooth top This is in regards to my previous question. I said the light that stays on was the "hot surface indicator," whhen actually it is the "on indicator." My error. Is the problem and resolution the same as well as part number? The " on indicator" stays on when all else is off and stove cool. Thank you
1 Answer Hello John. Yes, A "hot surface or the on indicator" light remaining on is usually due to a stuck switch on the element sensor (Terminal 1B to 2B on the sensor should be an "open" circuit, when cool) if it's a closed circuit when cool, the switch is stuck and causing the light to remain on. You will need to raise and remove the glass cooktop, to access the burners and wiring and will need a multi meter TJMA-DMT3 to test the circuit on the sensor. To raise the cooktop, you'll need to remove power to the range, open the oven door and remove the two(2) 1/4 in. hex head screws(one on each end) of the flange, on each corner edge, of the oven opening, and raise the cooktop glass. remove the wires from the two terminals and check for the "open" circuit across the 1B and 2B termianls. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
John Ciak January 22, 2012 for Model Number merh865rab The hot surface light on my maytag touch control 800 electric smoothtop range stays on even though everything is cool. I understand that this may be a faulty part. Is this something that I can do myself and what do you suggest regarding troubleshooting? thank you
1 Answer John, A "hot surface " light remaining on is usually due to a stuck switch on the element sensor (Terminal 1B to 2B on the sensor should be an "open" circuit, when cool) if it's a closed circuit when cool, the switch is stuck and causing the light to remain on. You will need to raise and remove the glass cooktop, to access the burners and wiring and will need a multi meter TJMA-DMT3 to test the circuit on the sensor. To raise the cooktop, you'll need to remove power to the range, open the oven door and remove the two(2) 1/4 in. hex head screws(one on each end) of the flange, on each corner edge, of the oven opening, and raise the cooktop glass. remove the wires from the two terminals and check for the "open" circuit across the 1B and 2B termianls. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...