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Model: 790	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 1 - 5 years
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strictor		#1 Posted : Wednesday, November 14, 2012 5:11:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/14/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		Ok. So I have searched high and low for how to troubleshoot this switch. All I am looking for is a way to use my multimeter to determine if the switch is bad. For some reason I can't find it anywhere. From what I have read it is probably the dual infinite switch but I want to confirm a defective switch with my meter. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Simon / APP Team		#2 Posted : Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:59:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. Witch indicator light is it- heat on or the hot surface? Provide the complete model and serial numbers. Simon.
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strictor		#3 Posted : Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:15:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/14/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		It is the heat on light, not the hot surface. Model: 790.95372801. Thanks.
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strictor		#4 Posted : Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:19:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/14/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		Serial: VF92224417 The F may be a P, the sticker isn't clear.
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Simon / APP Team		#5 Posted : Thursday, November 15, 2012 11:20:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. Trace the wire leading to the indicator light and with the power off remove it from the infinite switch. Turn the power on and if the light is off - replace the switch. Look for the diagram inside the control panel, at the back of the range, in the bottom drawer compartment. Here is the large element infinite switch Part number: 316436001 Simon.
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strictor		#6 Posted : Thursday, November 15, 2012 11:29:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/14/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		I will try that. I have one question though. This is the dual burner element. Isn't the switch shown above the single element switch. It has the smaller burner are and also the larger area for bigger pots.
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Simon / APP Team		#7 Posted : Thursday, November 15, 2012 11:44:28 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. Sorry, my fault. Thank you for catching it before ordering. The correct part is Part number: 316238201 Simon.
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strictor		#8 Posted : Saturday, November 17, 2012 7:28:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/14/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		So there is no wire that goes directly from the indicator light to the switch. The wires from the indicator light don't directly terminate to the infinite switch.
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Simon / APP Team		#9 Posted : Sunday, November 18, 2012 2:13:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		HI. According the schematic for a similar range there is the jumper wire connecting P of the small element switch and #4 of the dual element switch. But if the light belong to that dual infinite switch - replace the switch. Simon.
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strictor		#10 Posted : Wednesday, November 21, 2012 1:08:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/14/2012(UTC) Posts: 8		Ok. So that didn't work the light stays on. The switch appears to be good.
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