All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Range 79094212401

Burner switch had gone bad.

I had to replace the switch on one of the large elements. It could and should have been a quicker repair if there would have been some installation/wiring instructions included with the part. Other than that the repair went well.

Parts Used:

Infinite Burner Switch - Large Element

Gregory from American Fort, UT
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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The switch wasn't working on all the different settings.

first thing was to turn the breakers off. then pull the range away from the wall. used an 1/8 th inch socket to take off the back panel to get access to the switch.used a Phillips screwdriver to disconnect the switch under the knob in the front. took off the wire terminals one at a time and matched it to the numbers on the old switch.replaced the knob, screwed it on to the range. turned the breakers on and tested the switch.worked fine, replaced the back cover and pushed it back into place.

Parts Used:

Infinite Burner Switch - Large Element

James from NEW HYDE PARK, NY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.

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8" stove top element would not warm up.

It was simple.............the range-top tilts up so I proped it with a stick of wood, pulled out the old burner and plugged in the new one (when I saw how inexpensive the new element was I orderd two to replace the other 8" because it didn't look long for this world either). The whole operation took less than 10 min. no tools or batteries required!!!!!!!!!.........no-mus-no -fus.

Your prices were the lowest I found on-line, keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!

Parts Used:

Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W

Margaret from Spencer, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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lens was broken

after pulling away from wall and unplugging remove 5 screws in upper back panel lift off being careful of sharp edges if part of lens is still in hole push it out towards the front insert lens from front of unit slide light assy over pin on back of lens replace back panel plug in range push back against wall check for level you're done

Parts Used:

Indicator Light Lens

Kenneth from Coeur d'Alene, ID
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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dead burner

I unplugged the dead burner and plugged in the new burner. Very easy. No tools needed.

Parts Used:

Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W

Jan from Storm Lake, IA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Terminal block was bad.

Cut the old block off tied new wires to hot wires . That easy!

Parts Used:

Terminal Block Kit

Chuck from EVANSVILLE, IN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Burners constantly overheating, and inconsistent heating.

With the stove pulled out and unplugged, There are 4 square head screws to pull a metal plate off the back of the range. Once that is off, the infinite switches are in line and can be removed with a philips head screw driver/bit. I placed each wire onto the new switch as I removed them from the old, to avoid any confusion. The entire repair took less than 10 minutes. Incredibly easy.

Parts Used:

Infinite Burner Switch - Large Element

David from MOUNT VERNON, ME
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Bottom oven pan was warped and discolored

Unscrew the 2 screws at the back of the oven bottom pan in the range. Place new oven pan in and rescrew the 2 screws. I could not get the two screws screwed back in. Since the bottom pan cannot move from its position, I felt like the two screws were not necessary.

Parts Used:

Bottom Panel

Kathryn from LAKELAND, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Large front burner would not come on under setting of "3"

Replaced infinite control very easily.

Parts Used:

Infinite Burner Switch - Large Element

Steven from Edina, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Surface element would stay on high no matter the position of selector knob

First, make sure power is off to range. Removed backing cover, pulled one wire off infinite switch at a time to put in right place on new switch. Easy fix.

Parts Used:

Infinite Burner Switch - Large Element

Dale from VERMONTVILLE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The burner on the top left (closest to front) would not turn off.

1 - Turn off the power from the panel. 2 - Unplugged the range from outlet. 3 - Unscrewed the black hex screws from the rear panel. 4 - Took a pic of the bad infinite burner switch to ensure the correct wires would connect to the new switch. 5 - Removed knob and unscrewed switch, then replaced with new switch. Matched all of the wires to like, L1, L2, P, H1 and H2. If any wires do not exist for your switch, it is ok because not all ranges use all wires.

Parts Used:

Infinite Burner Switch - Large Element

Sajeed from GRANADA HILLS, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Electric element would intermitantly go on high, even on low settings.

Slid stove out, disconnect power plug, removed top control panel with 4 screws. Unplugged two electrical connectors. removed knob and nut removing switch. Re-assembled in reverse order and test all functions.

Parts Used:

Infinite Burner Switch - Large Element