Discuss

Replacing oven sensor

 in

Oven Repair (including Ranges and Cooktops)

. "

I've got what I think is the original range/oven in my house, so it's around 15 years

..."
 
 
Register | FAQ's | New Posts | Today's Posts | Extras
Appliance Repair Forum > Appliance Repair Help > Oven Repair (including Ranges and Cooktops) » Replacing oven sensor

Post New Thread  Reply By reading any content on this site you agree to AppliancePartsPros.com, Inc. disclaimer and Terms of Use.
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 11-28-2007, 10:01 PM
Jemper Jemper is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 3
Jemper is on a distinguished road
Question Replacing oven sensor
Model Number: 911.3548813   Brand: Kenmore   Age: More than 10 years   

I've got what I think is the original range/oven in my house, so it's around 15 years old. We replaced the igniter last fall. We plan to update our appliances in the next year or so, which means I want to keep repair costs to a minimum.

The oven has been acting up, showing both F2 & F3 codes. Sleuthing on the internet has me pretty confident the sensor needs replacing. I tried reading the resistance on it (without removing it from the oven) and I think it's low.

I'm planning to order a replacement sensor and installing it myself. My hope is to just pull the wire through and unplug it. In a perfect world, right?

My questions is this - if I do have to pull the unit out of the cabinet to access the back, how hard is that? This is a drop-in gas range, so I think accessing the back is a bit more involved.

Thanks!
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
VIEW DIAGRAMS AND PHOTOS, ORDER PARTS

powered by AppliancePartsPros.com
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 11-28-2007, 10:30 PM
Gene's Avatar
Gene Gene is offline
Senior Expert
APP Volunteer
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Orange County, California
Posts: 6,810
Gene has much to be proud of
Default

In most cases it is not possible to pull the plug through the hole.

You can pull the wires as much as possible, cut them and attach the new sensor, using the wire nuts.

In my opinion this is not the best solution, because poor connection will cause problems later.

Even if it's not easy, I would recommend to remove the range and do everything from the back.
Also I would recommend to eliminate the plug and install the new sensor, using the wire nuts. The quick disconnect plug could cause a loose connection.

- The part number for the oven temperature sensor AP3130719

Gene.
__________________
Professional appliance repair in Los Angeles, California.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 11-29-2007, 12:46 PM
Jemper Jemper is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 3
Jemper is on a distinguished road
Default

Thanks for your reply. Any tips on how to remove the range? I would like to do-it-myself, but I have no idea how involved a project that is.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 11-29-2007, 12:55 PM
Gene's Avatar
Gene Gene is offline
Senior Expert
APP Volunteer
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Orange County, California
Posts: 6,810
Gene has much to be proud of
Default

Every cabinet is pretty unique and you have to figure out by yourself how to do it right.

Gene.
__________________
Professional appliance repair in Los Angeles, California.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 11-29-2007, 01:02 PM
Jemper Jemper is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 3
Jemper is on a distinguished road
Default

I guess I'll only find out by trying! Off to order the part. Thanks.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 06-16-2008, 11:18 AM
Tim Fox Tim Fox is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2
Tim Fox is on a distinguished road
Default

I'm confused, in the third paragraph, you stat to not cut and use wire nuts, "may cause problems later". But in Paragraph four, you stated "to eliminate the plug and install the new sensor, using the wire nuts". This seems to be contradictory to the earlier statement. Please explain
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 06-16-2008, 03:51 PM
Gene's Avatar
Gene Gene is offline
Senior Expert
APP Volunteer
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Orange County, California
Posts: 6,810
Gene has much to be proud of
Default

Tim,

When I said "this is not the best solution", I meant if you do it from inside of the oven. If you do it from the back of the oven then hardwire the oven sensor is the best solution.

Gene.
__________________
Professional appliance repair in Los Angeles, California.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
VIEW DIAGRAMS AND PHOTOS, ORDER PARTS

powered by AppliancePartsPros.com
Reply



Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
replacing oven control panel brad Oven Repair (including Ranges and Cooktops) 2 07-14-2008 03:55 PM
Replacing Oven door hinge DHudson Oven Repair (including Ranges and Cooktops) 0 10-30-2007 05:22 PM
Sensor Pad Duke Dryer Repair 0 10-06-2007 10:41 AM
Question about replacing an oven control panel Arnheimacres Oven Repair (including Ranges and Cooktops) 0 10-02-2007 07:09 PM
fault codes still present after replacing temp sensor skip5813 Oven Repair (including Ranges and Cooktops) 0 10-01-2007 05:43 PM


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:14 PM.

The content on this web site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace an on-site diagnosis from a qualified appliance service technician. By reading any content on this site you agree to AppliancePartsPros.com , Inc. disclaimer and Terms of Use.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
LinkBacks Enabled by vBSEO 3.0.0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15