From the category archives:
Got you one of them fancy Dacor ERD ranges with an F1 error code? Or maybe some other type of problem? Well, urine luck, budrow, ‘cuz Dacor is one of the enlightened manufacturers who makes all their service information freely available to everyone on the Web! And, special bonus, Dacor products are [...]
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Richard the Merkurmaniac wrote:
I have discovered the secret plans to GE latest electric oven that even now, is plotting the next appliance revolt in my house. Said device is a JT915SFSS. It may have been sent from the future to drive me insane with its warnings of F9 and locking me out of [...]
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An infinite switch is what “they” call the switch that’s attached to the knob you use to turn on the stove burner. It’s called “infinite” because you can set the heat from low to high and everywhere in between, so it’s (theoretically) infinitely adjustable as opposed to the “Low-Medium-High” switches that have only three [...]
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Lots of times, when you’re working on Maytag appliances, you need to know the series number to order the correct part. Not to be confoosed with the model number, the series number refers to different production series within the same model. In the world of manufacturing, it’s common to substitute originally-specified components with [...]
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Freaky appliance
flashing mysterious code.
Mystery revealed!
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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! Just click on the appliance you’re working on and run your mouse over the diagrams. It’ll popup pictures of the various key components inside as well as [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Service manual and tech sheet are posted here.
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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 [...]
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Frigidaire Range Model CPLES399ECA: Wiring Diagram, Parts Manual, Timer Info, and (maybe) Service Manual => http://bit.ly/C4qzA
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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.
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Jenn-Air JEC9536ADB cooktop: Service bulletins, manuals, parts lists & diagrams, and other tech info. http://bit.ly/lFcxa
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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: [...]
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