Range articles
From troubleshooting a surface indicator light not working to cleaning the inner glass of the oven door, these articles and how-to-videos from Sears PartsDirect can help keep you cooking. For more DIY advice, check out our range repair help section for troubleshooting error codes and step-by-step repair instructions.
Articles and videos common to all ranges

Start now to get your stove ready for the holiday season

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

Learn about Sears Technical Institute and the advanced technical content being developed for aspiring appliance techs.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.

Learn about the parts of gas and electric ranges.

See how to access control boards and oven components in an Electrolux electric range.

Learn how the self-clean cycle works in an oven.

Learn how to keep the stainless-steel appliances in your home clean and shining bright.

Learn how to troubleshoot a coil surface element on your stove that won't heat.

Three easy steps help you determine if the limiter switch is bad.

Learn where to place the rack in your oven for optimal broiling, toasting, baking or roasting.

Troubleshoot the door lock system to find and fix the problem.

Troubleshoot and repair problems with your range when your oven door locks shut and you can't get it open.
Articles and videos for gas ranges

Learn how to clean and maintain your stove to keep it in top shape.

Get tips on completing essential holiday cleaning tasks to brighten your home.

Start now to get your stove ready for the holiday season

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

Learn about a new feature added to the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.

Learn about the parts of gas and electric ranges.

Learn how to troubleshoot and repair your gas oven if it won't heat.

Find out how to clean the grates and burners on your gas cooktop.
Articles and videos for electric ranges

Learn about the differences between cooking on gas and electric stoves.

Start now to get your stove ready for the holiday season

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.

Learn about a new feature added to the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.

Learn about the parts of gas and electric ranges.

See how to access control boards and oven components in an Electrolux electric range.

Learn how to troubleshoot a coil surface element on your stove that won't heat.

Three easy steps help you determine if the limiter switch is bad.

This short, animated video shows you why the hot surface light on your range always stays on—and how to fix it.

Troubleshoot the likely causes why a stovetop burner won’t heat.

Watch this troubleshooting video to see why a dual burner won’t heat.

Learn how to test the surface element switches to find the broken part.

Learn how to find the broken switch causing the problem.

Learn how to choose cookware for a glass cooktop range and how to clean the cooktop with a non-abrasive cleaner.

Troubleshoot problems when the oven on your range won't heat properly.

Find out how to clean the glass cooktop on your range or cooktop to keep it looking new.
Symptoms common to all ranges
Repair guides common to all ranges

The oven door switch detects whether the oven door is closed and helps control the oven light. Replace the switch if it doesn’t control the oven light properly.

Oven door not locking? You can replace the lock assembly in less than 30 minutes. Here's how.