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Appliance Breakdown Diagrams
Grok on these mind-expanding, interactive breakdown diagrams of various appliances so you can see how they’re put together. An indispensible troubleshooting and repair aid!

Air Conditioning
Dehumidifiers
Dishwashers
Disposals
Dryers

Gas Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter on Top
Gas Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter in Door
Gas Maytag Style
Gas GE Style
Electric Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter on Top
Electric Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter in Door
Electric [...]

John wrote:

I need to buy all new kitchen and laundry appliances. Which brand would you stick with (Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag). I am looking for a frenchdoor and all appliances should match…Stainless too.
Thanks,
John

Let us open our Appliantology hymnals to the Second Law of the Prophecy wherein it is written, “All appliances break.” With this [...]

Most modern ranges have the ability to be programmed for Sabbath mode. This is a mode of operation based on Jewish requirements for holidays and Sabbaths. On Sabbaths, devout Jews cannot operate any machinery, including appliances, because this is considered work, which is prohibited on the Sabbath Day. To accommodate this, the [...]

Right on the heels of their washing machine recall (also due to fire hazard) and their unserviceable 12 c.f. refrigerators, Friggidaire is recalling their smoothtop electric ranges for, that’s right, fire hazard. Also sold under the Kenwhore brand. They’re on a roll!
FrigidaIre Smoothtop Electric Range Recall
To learn more about your [...]

Service manual and tech sheet are posted here.

This range had two complaints. One was that the gas grill module wouldn’t ignite.
The other complaint was that the cooling fan would come on at 100F and stay on– very annoying, also very common in this model. In addition, the temperature on the display would never increment beyond 100F even though [...]

Frigidaire Range Model CPLES399ECA: Wiring Diagram, Parts Manual, Timer Info, and (maybe) Service Manual => http://bit.ly/C4qzA

Magic Chef gas range:
Two burners spark, two do not.
Replace spark module.

To learn more about your range/stove/oven, or to order parts, click here.

Jenn-Air JEC9536ADB cooktop: Service bulletins, manuals, parts lists & diagrams, and other tech info. http://bit.ly/lFcxa

A common problem on ovens and ranges with the digital display is that the display starts to go dim after a while. It usually starts gradually and gets progressively dimmer until you can barely see it. You have two choices of repair tactics:
1. Replace the electronic control board, typical cost: [...]

Lots of these old GE XL44 model family of ranges out there in use today. At some point, you’ll need to run diagnostic tests on the old girl. Could be an error code in the display, incessant beeping, or it just ain’t working right for some reason. In any case, putting the [...]

Gas stove clicks and clicks
even though burner is lit.
Some things to check here.

To learn more about your range/stove/oven, or to order parts, click here.

This is old news, but in case you haven’t heard…
Wolf Appliance Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of [...]

Stove Troubleshooting and Repair Manual

Problem
Possible Solution

[Electric Only]"One of the elements on my electric stove doesn’t come on and I’ve got company coming and I’m just gonna die!"

Ok, so maybe the element is burned out. "Oh, I know the element is burned out because it’s not getting hot." Yes, Virginia, and a bad element [...]