How To Replace An Electric Range Oven Control Board

How To Replace An Electric Range Oven Control Board

This DIY repair article explains the replacement of the oven control board for an electric range. The oven’s control board contains the digital screen, bake, and broil elements. If the range oven won’t bake or broil because the control board isn’t sending voltage to the heating elements, or if the display isn’t working, replace the board using a manufacturer-approved replacement part. Use this repair method to replace the oven control board for Kenmore ranges.

Instructions

Unplug a range

Set up cardboard to prevent the stove from scratching your floor. Then, remove the range and unplug it. Use a helper if necessary

How To Replace An Electric Range Oven Control Board

Remove the back shield of the control panel

Remove the screws and the back shield of the control panel.

Remove the oven control board

Take a picture of the wires on the control board. This will help you to attach them to the new control board in the same manner. Disconnect the cables that are attached to the control board. Remove the mounting screws from the control panel and remove the oven control board.

Attach the cover to the new oven control panel.

Use a putty blade to remove the old overlay from your oven control board if it is still in good condition. The back of the overlaid will still have enough adhesive residue to attach to the new control board. Transfer the overlay to the new control board. Attach the overlay you purchased to the control panel.

Install the new control board

Install the mounting screws. Connect the wires with care to the new board. Referring to your digital photo, connect them all.

Replace the back shield on the control panel

Fix the back shield by screwing it to the back of your control console.

Reinstalling the range after restoring the power

Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. Slide the range gently back into its cabinet. Make sure that the rear balancing foot engages appropriately with the antitip bracket. Use a helper if necessary.

Replace the back shield on the control panel