Hi Gene,

I tired the upper oven on "broil" and here's what happened: The bottom element came on and wouldn't shut off, even after hitting the "off" switch and opening the door. I had to cut the breaker.

I don't know what to make of this. Maybe I mis-identified the smoked relay, but according to the tech sheet the bottom element isn't supposed to come on at all in broil mode. Is it a bad "brain," maybe?

Thanks again!

Justin

Hi Gene,

Yeah, I knew when the relay burned that would mean a whole new board, they're expensive but what can you do? That oven has a lot of hours on it. At least we can still use the lower one in the meantime.

What I'm worried about is putting in a new board and having the same thing happen. Are there some things I can test when hooking up the new board that will let me know if there's anything shorting out before I put the power to it?

Thanks for everything,
Justin

Gene - my problem is a little different; I have model RBD275PDB10. The controls themselves seem to work: I can get both ovens to come on and the light to come on by pushing the appropriate buttons, but there is NO display at all in the control panel. This has actually been happening for several years, on an occasional basis (seemed like electrical storms or cleaning cycle use would increase the frequency) but I would normally be able to reset just by hitting any button. Now the control panel display refuses to come back on, though it occasionally beeps for no apparent reason. I am assuming that I will need to replace the control panel assembly, and am wondering what this will entail for a reasonably handy individual such as myself.

Thanks,

MG

Gene - thanks a lot for your help. The control board was the problem, and as you noted, was not too difficult to replace. Expensive part, but a lot cheaper than a new oven!

MG

Gene,

I have read many threads with your replies. Thank you for all your help. I have a kitchenaid KEBS208DSS10. I had the same self-cleaning - no power problem ... changed out the control panel thermal fuse (now lower oven works) have to change out the thermal fuse in the back of the upper oven ... I have alot questions about pulling the oven from the wall. 1) does the upper oven and lower oven detach .. am I just pulling out the upper oven or are both coming out 2) How are the ovens connected to the wall 3) are there screws to take out 4) what is the best way to hold the oven when removing it ... open the top door and hold from inside? Thanks so much for your help.

Todd - eisjt