Range Induction Module Assembly 318329601

Range Induction Module Assembly

Kenmore Elite Range - our induction cooktop shorted out and popped the circuit breaker after 12 years of faithful use. I had a very difficult time finding any useful diagnostic information or tear down and assembly instructions. I finally found the error code descriptions, it had a code 21 and when I looked that up I determined that it was not the problem. I took the oven apart and discovered that there were several burned components in the modular assembly. They had them priced as individual components or you could buy the entire assembly for actually less. I ordered the entire assembly which was in stock, once I placed the order I received a notification it was backordered? Then the next day I received a tracking number stating it would arrive in 4 days, (I paid for expedited shipping). The package arrived open, fortunately, there was no damage. For the cost and intricacy of the item it should packaged a little better. Anyways, I installed it and the range cooktop is working as good as new. I will say out of all the induction cooktops I have looked at over the years this is by far a very well thought out, user friendly design and I am very happy the parts were still available for it! I would not recommend doing this job unless you have some skill with mechanical and electrical assembly and diagnostics. Take photos as you disassemble!

Ease of Installation

Moderate

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to install...but pay attention

The assembly is a one for one swap. There are minor differences on the board where the controls board plugs into it, so you will eant to note which of the 2 identical female connectors is your mark. When disconnecting and reconnecting the power leads, be sure to note the copper jumpers beneath the existing wires/screws and place them on the new board at the same locations...obviously. in a low light situation, these can be missed on the first try...as I did. No instructions accompany the board and I didn't find an example on the Sears website, so just take pictures at the various stages of disassemby to reference later. There are A LOT of screws holding the outer casing and the inner assembly together, so the majority of time spent is just getting the unit out of the countertop and getting into it and then reversing the process. Be sure to pay attention to the wire lead to the control board, when you go to remove the cover/cooking surface glass. Lift from the sides but tilt it toward you and keep the front with the controls as close together as possible until you can disconnect the lead. Apart from that, it's a straight forward swap.

Ease of Installation

Easy

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour