DOP36M86DPM (0051) Samsung Range - Overview

I took off the back cover after I looked at youtube similar problems. Then removed the little thermostat and un hooked the 2 wires. I looked up the part and after is was delivered couple days later I connected the 2 wies and after putting the back cover on the oven was back to normal. Was such an easy repair and the part was only $11.

Slide out the stove. Unplug the electricity. Remove the back panel with a screwdriver. Then go inside the oven and remove the two Philips head screws holding the fan cover. Then remove the nut holding the fan. Note, it is a left handed nut, so turn it right to loosen it. Pull off the fan. Return to the back and remove the nut and two screws that hold the fan. The fan slides right out. The only problem I had was that the electrical contacts on the new motor were wider than the original. I had to break the plastic so I could separate the wire leads, so that they would fit the new motor. Works like a charm.
John

I had previously replaced the heating element and heat sensor to the range. The cost of replacing the thermostat was minimal. The key to replacing the thermostat is finding where it is located. Several videos describing the Samsung thermostat showed it housed under the top of the stove. This particular model places the thermostat at the back of the range near the left side. After unplugging the range, and removing the back cover with a Phillips screwdriver, it was easy to locate the thermostat. After unplugging the existing one, and using a very small flathead screwdriver to gently pry the upper and lower clips holding it in place, installation of the new thermostat was a breeze. Removing and replacing did not take more than a couple of minutes. The oven is now heating properly at all temperature settings. I would recommend finding a schematic of the range showing the location of all the parts before beginning the repair.