Eddie K Edmonds , WA March 18, 2016 Appliance: KitchenAid KERC607HBS4 The "infinite switch control" failed on the 1000/2400 watt dual element burner causing both elements to turn on when single was selected Turned OFF the CIRCUIT BREAKER for the RANGE at home electric control panel. Checked RANGE to verify power to entire RANGE was OFF by observing that control panel and OVEN lights were OFF and no burner operation. Covered GLASS COOKTOP of range with cardboard or other protective material to avoid accidental breakage during repair. Removed knob from infinite control switch by firmly pulling UP. Carefully removed switch retaining nut and insulating washer, by using an adjustable wrench. Removed (3)three attaching screws beneath front control panel. Carefully lifted the control panel FRONT EDGE at a 45 degree angle to remove infinite switch. It is possible to completely separate the control panel from the RANGE .......BUT .......because of the glass "edge seal" between the cooktop and the control panel, forcing the panel UP beyond 45 degrees may CRACK the COOKTOP GLASS. PLEASE READ and FOLLOW the excellent instructions provided with the SWITCH, and TRANSFER only ONE WIRE at a time to the appropriate position on the NEW SWITCH. Attach the "SHORT WIRE" provided with the switch to the TWO terminals as described. Carefully reposition the switch back into the control panel making sure to properly engage the two raised metal guides on the top surface of the switch, into the corresponding NOTCHES in the underside of the control panel. This will require CAREFULLY rotating the switch into the proper alignment without dislodging the wires, while seating it into the NOTCHES. Replace the insulating washer and retaining nut and tighten firmly. Lower the control panel into its original position. Replace the (3) mounting screws. Restore power to the range by turning the CIRCUIT BREAKER back on, and enjoy the correct operation of your RANGE. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers
George S Jenkintown , PA March 28, 2016 Appliance: Model KITCHENAID KESC307HBS4 RANGE Lf dual burner: both burner elements came on when switch was in either single or dual position AppliancePartsPros.com sent me the Technical Education manual for my electric range. Using the manual I was able to remove the control console and test the burners and the switch using an ohmmeter. The Infinite Switch was bad. I replaced the Infinite Switch with part number 8203536 from AppliancePartsPros.com. Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Phillip S Boca Raton , FL September 02, 2015 One burner would only provide high heat and another burner with dual elements would only heat on one of them Replaced the burner controls and one burner element. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Timmy R Marietta , GA September 07, 2014 Appliance: KitchenAid Electric Range KESC307HBT3 Dual burner stopped working on my kitchenaid slide in electric range Replaced the infinity switch Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers