April 20, 2023

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.

Ranges

Effective articles & videos to help repair your ranges

How to clean and maintain your stove

How to clean and maintain your stove

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

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

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

Introducing new technical repair content that we’re developing for the Sears Technical Institute

Introducing new technical repair content that we’re developing for the Sears Technical Institute

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

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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

How to disassemble an Electrolux EW30 freestanding electric range

How to disassemble an Electrolux EW30 freestanding electric range

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

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…

How to clean stainless steel appliances video

How to clean stainless steel appliances video

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

Coil surface element on range not heating video

Coil surface element on range not heating video

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

Testing a range coil surface element with limiter switch video

Testing a range coil surface element with limiter switch video

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

Oven rack placement for the best results video

Oven rack placement for the best results video

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

F90 error code troubleshooting for ranges video

F90 error code troubleshooting for ranges video

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

Oven door won't open: troubleshooting door lock problems on a range video

Oven door won't open: troubleshooting door lock problems on a range video

Troubleshoot and repair problems with your range when your oven door locks shut and you can't get it open.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…

gas ranges

How to clean and maintain your stove

How to clean and maintain your stove

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

5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image

5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image

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

Don't wait until the last minute to get your stove ready for the holidays

Don't wait until the last minute to get your stove ready for the holidays

Start now to get your stove ready for the holiday season…

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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

Are DIY appliance repairs safe?

Are DIY appliance repairs safe?

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.…

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

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

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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

What are the main parts of a stove?

What are the main parts of a stove?

Learn about the parts of gas and electric ranges.…

How to tell if a fuse is blown

How to tell if a fuse is blown

Learn how to tell whether a fuse is blown…

Oven won't heat: troubleshooting gas range problems video

Oven won't heat: troubleshooting gas range problems video

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

How to clean grates and burners on a gas cooktop video

How to clean grates and burners on a gas cooktop video

Find out how to clean the grates and burners on your gas cooktop.…

electric ranges

How is cooking on an electric range different than cooking on a gas stove?

How is cooking on an electric range different than cooking on a gas stove?

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

Don't wait until the last minute to get your stove ready for the holidays

Don't wait until the last minute to get your stove ready for the holidays

Start now to get your stove ready for the holiday season…

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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

Are DIY appliance repairs safe?

Are DIY appliance repairs safe?

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.…

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

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

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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

What are the main parts of a stove?

What are the main parts of a stove?

Learn about the parts of gas and electric ranges.…

How to disassemble an Electrolux EW30 freestanding electric range

How to disassemble an Electrolux EW30 freestanding electric range

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

Coil surface element on range not heating video

Coil surface element on range not heating video

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

Testing a range coil surface element with limiter switch video

Testing a range coil surface element with limiter switch video

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

Quick tips and fixes: range hot surface light troubleshooting video

Quick tips and fixes: range hot surface light troubleshooting video

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

Radiant surface element on range not working video

Radiant surface element on range not working video

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

Dual-ring radiant surface element on range not working video

Dual-ring radiant surface element on range not working video

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

Range hot surface light won't turn off video

Range hot surface light won't turn off video

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

Range surface element light won't turn off video

Range surface element light won't turn off video

Learn how to find the broken switch causing the problem.…

How to care for a radiant cooktop video

How to care for a radiant cooktop video

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

How to clean a glass cooktop video

How to clean a glass cooktop video

Find out how to clean the glass cooktop on your range or cooktop to keep it looking new.…

Hidden bake element has long preheat

Hidden bake element has long preheat

Here's why ovens with hidden bake elements take longer to preheat.…

Most common symptoms to help you fix your ranges

Choose a symptom to see related range repairs.

Main causes: broken oven door lock assembly, wiring failure, electronic control board problem…

Main causes: faulty temperature sensor, electronic control board problem, control thermostat failure, weak burner ignite…

Main causes: power supply problem, control thermostat or electronic control board failure, broken element, bad burner ig…

Main causes: food splatters, spilling food on the oven door, allowing liquid to drip through oven door vent when cleanin…

Main causes: broken broiler element, weak or broken broil burner igniter, control system failure, faulty temperature sen…

Main causes: bad bake element, broken burner igniter, control system failure, blown thermal fuse, faulty temperature sen…

Main causes: power supply failure, blown thermal fuse, bad relay control board, damaged terminal block, wiring failure…

Most common repair guides to help fix your ranges

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your range.

How to replace a range oven door switch

How to replace a range oven door switch

The oven door switch detects whether the oven door is closed and helps control the oven light. Replace the switch if it …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a range oven door lock assembly

How to replace a range oven door lock assembly

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

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less