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November 29, 2005
Repair Manuals
Service repair manuals are a great tool for step by step repairs on everything from lid switches, couplers, timers, motors, you name it. Very easy to follow instructions with lots of photos and diagrams.
Here is a very common one:
Whirlpool / Kenmore Washing Machine (Direct-Drive) Repair Manual
Describes step-by-step repairs for the most common direct-drive washing machine problems.
Have a good day and evening!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 29, 2005 21:50:50 PST
Tonight: Showers likely...then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 35. South wind 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning.. Then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 45 light wind.
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November 25, 2005
Sears Kenmore 596 Model Defrost Thermostat
Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator made by Amana (model#596.9550850): Not cooling well in both the refrigerator and freezer sections, and some stuff in the bottom of the refrigerator section was freezing.
The defrost thermostat(bi-metal) runs the evaporator fan motor, also called the freezer fan, and controls the defrost heater. If the evaporator is frosted up, then the first place to look would be this part. You can Ohm it for continuity while the evaporator coil is still frosted up, always unplug the refrigerator before Ohming it out.
Part#R0131454
Kit, thermostat
Have a good day and weekend!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 25, 2005 09:30:31 PST
Today: Rain at times. Highs around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Showers likely. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
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November 24, 2005
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ApplianceBlog.com!
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November 22, 2005
Error/Fault Codes List
We have seen a great increase in the electronic controlled appliances in the last 5 years. With these come the error/fault codes to help people pinpoint what exactly the problem is.
Here is a list of the common error codes: Error Codes List
Posted by Jake at 08:26 PM | Comments (0)
November 21, 2005
Thanksgiving Week Sale
A Meat Thermometer is the best way to maintain proper cooking temperature for all your holiday turkeys, hams, and all meat products.
Oven-safe meat thermometer, measures temperatures from 140 - 190 degrees Fahrenheit (60 - 87 degrees Celsius).
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 21, 2005 21:17:44 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog through the night. Lows 30 to 35 light wind..
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning...then patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50 light wind.
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November 19, 2005
Magic Chef
Magic Chef Range(model#CGR1420BDQ): The oven igniter glow bar comes on but does not signal the safty valve to start the gas flow to the burner. The problem is the oven igniter is bad.
These are easy to install, just take off the bottom cover of the oven, then remove the flame shield, and you will see it.
Manufacturer specified oven and broiler igniter kit
Have a good weekend!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. Highs 40 to 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog through the night. Lows around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 11:40 AM | Comments (0)
November 16, 2005
Outer Tub Assembly
Sears Kenmore made by Frigidaire(model#41743042200): Very loud banging sound when its spinning, and leaking water from the middle of the drum from where the 2 sides bolt together.
The problem is the Rear outer tub bearing and shaft seal is worn out. Also on some of these the spin basket spiders can break.
This is a major repair, its a complete teardown of the washer installing the new parts, it can be a 2-4 hour job.
Part#131462800
Rear outer tub assembly with bearing and shaft seal
Part#131618500
Inner tub with spider and shaft
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 16, 2005 21:02:46 PST
Tonight: Becoming mostly cloudy with areas of fog. Lows around 35 light wind..
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. Highs 45 to 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 10:59 PM | Comments (0)
November 12, 2005
Cooking Thermometer
Just in time for the holidays when stoves, ranges, ansd ovens get a good workout.
Polder Cooking Thermometer with Timer and Clock
Three functions in one. Thermometer: large LCD read out displays the temperature of food during cooking (14 - 392 Fahrenheit). Presettable HI/LOW and 'inside the range' temperature alert. Timer: 24 hour count down and count-up. Clock: Real-time clock. Stainless steel probe measures 39-inches. Temperature chart and battery included.
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November 11, 2005
Kenmore Timer
Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11022722101): The timer was stalling in the wash cycle, found burned out contacts in that part of the timer cycle.
The timers are fairly easy to replace, Jeff from our forums has a great how to section on his website
Part#3955193
Timer
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 3955193 with this item, part number 661649.)
Have a good weekend!
Posted by Jake at 11:45 PM | Comments (0)
November 07, 2005
Range Bake Element
Sears Kenmore Electric Range made by Whirlpool (model#665.95002101): Oven is not heating when the bake cycle is on, I always make sure the range is receiving 240 volts at the range terminal block, a volt/ohm meter is a necessity. If that checks ok, then I check the the bake element for continuity with the ohm meter, make sure the power to the range is off first before testing the bake element for continuity.
There was no continuity in the bake element, when i checked it.
Part#8053713
Oven bake element assembly with push-on terminals
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 07, 2005 14:43:40 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening...then partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of a thunderstorm this evening. Colder. Lows 30 to 35 light wind..
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 06:36 PM | Comments (0)
November 04, 2005
Refrigerator Door Gasket
2004 Sears Kenmore Top Mount(Freezer on Top) Refrigerator made by Frigidaire(model#25363712302): The Refrigerator door gasket is not sealing properly, found a torn spot in it. These gaskets seem to hold up pretty good, but every once in awhile you may see a loose, torn, or crimped door gasket.
They used to have screws that held them in place, but now most are the push-in type, which is a great time saver!
Part#240542106
Gasket-refr door
Have a good weekend!
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 04, 2005 04:20:26 PST
Today: Showers. Highs around 50. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight: Showers likely. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Posted by Jake at 09:08 AM | Comments (0)
November 02, 2005
Thermometer & Hygrometer
I have owned one of these for many years, I couldn't be happier, it works great!
Bemis calibrated digital temperature & humidity gauge. Table stand or wall mount. Battery included. Humidity range 10% - 99%. Temperature range 14 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 - 50 degrees Celsius). Put one in the basement and one near the bedrooms.
South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 01, 2005 21:26:06 PST
Tonight: Showers likely. Colder. Lows around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Highs around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 01:04 AM | Comments (0)
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