Universal Multiflex (Frigidaire) Range / Cooktop / Oven Oven Control Or Thermostat
Genuine Frigidaire part
By: Frigidaire
Part Number: 316215901
This temperature-activated limit thermostat is a safety switch for the range/wall oven that reacts to excessive heat to protect internal wiring and controls. Replacing a failed thermostat can restore reliable heating and reduce nuisance shutdowns during baking or self-clean.
- Monitors oven/cabinet temperature and switches its circuit at a calibrated threshold to protect components
- Failure symptoms can include: no bake or broil heat, oven shutting off mid-cycle, or loss of heat after a self-clean cycle
- On some models, a failed thermostat may also affect the cooling fan (not running or running unexpectedly)
- Can be checked with a continuity test per your model's tech sheet
What's included: 1 thermostat Install notes:
- Disconnect power at the breaker and let the appliance cool completely before service
- Location varies by model; commonly mounted to the rear of the oven cavity, upper plenum, or behind the back panel
- Photograph wiring and transfer leads one at a time; reuse original mounting hardware/orientation
- Never bypass a safety thermostat; replace only with the specified part number
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Oven heating element failed. Karl B. • Goshen , KY • April 06, 2020
Replaced the broken element with a new. They're held in by screws. I did take the back of the range off to disconnect the wires. Putting the back on the range was the hardest part of this project.
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