FIXED GE gas slide-in oven cooktop, PGS908SEP3SS Thermal Fuse

[FoothillsStar]

Model Number

PGS908SEP3SS

Brand

GE

Age

1-5 years

GE Model PGS908SEP3SS Thermal Fuse - The control panel stopped working after the customer used the broiler for fifteen minutes straight. I figured it was the thermal fuse but I didn't figure on how difficult it was to get too! I couldn't find any tutorial on the best way to replace this fuse nor could I find a diagram showing its exact location, so here's a few pics of where I finally found it. I ended up loosening the entire cooktop and lifting it up just enough to get my hands in there to change it. This way I didn't have to disconnect all the surface burner gas lines. Anyone else face this and have a more ...efficient solution?

 

[Jake]

Good job fixing it.

That's about the only way to get access to the thermal fuse on these GE models.

Jake

 

[FoothillsStar]

The customer is now saying that the range is making a humming noise after pre-heat is reached and when they turn it off? ...ideas?
I'll be going out to see what's up soon.

 

[bigbuck]

Possible problem with the cooling fan and maybe why the thermal open up.Yours has one cooling fan.
The cooling fans will not turn on immediately when a cooking function is set. THEY WILL TURN ON AFTER 12 MINUTES. The cooling fan comes on when the oven is on. If the temperature is over 300°F (149°C) and the oven is turned off, the fans will remain on until the temperature drops below 300°F (149°C). This is a general service manual but should be helpful. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sruoXZM7Q0yEJN9cpWu2vLGc9tF6da0g/view?usp=sharing

 

[Jake]

Thanks @bigbuck I was thinking the same thing too about that humming noise after pre-heat is reached @FoothillsStar posted.

Jake