In This Issue

	Message from the RepairGuru
	Customer Nick J. Lights up his Oven
	Spring Spruce Ups for Range/Stoves/Ovens
	Featured Items

Featured Items

Update Your Range Stove-top with a New Drip Pan

Replace Old Dirty Broiler Pans with a New One

This Cleaner will Help Keep Your Smooth-top Range Clean and Bright

Message from your RepairGuru®

Welcome to the April 2007 edition of the RepairClinic.com newsletter. Spring is in the air, which means spring cleaning can't be far behind. As you make your "to-do" list, don't forget to include your household appliances. Most maintenance and repair projects don't take very long, and are a great way to kick off the season.

Customer Nick J. Lights up his Oven

Nick and Rene J. of Huber Heights, Ohio "I usually do the repairs around the house, unless it involves a messy situation like the sewer," said Nick. "So when the oven light on our Whirlpool range stopped working, I knew that would be a quick and easy fix." Nick replaced the bulb - which he thought was burnt out - with a new one. However, the oven light still refused to come on when he or his wife opened the door. "That's when I figured it had to be a problem with the switch that was supposed to activate the light," said Nick. Unfortunately, finding a replacement switch was harder than he expected. "Our local hardware store didn't carry switches," explained Nick. "I looked in the phone book and still couldn't find the help I was looking for. A friend suggested that I go online, so that's what I did."

Problem: Oven light not working What led him to RepairClinic.com: Searched for parts in local stores, and then went online to find parts. How he diagnosed the problem: Replaced light bulb, when that didn't fix the light he determined it was the switch. How he fixed it: Shut off power to oven Removed access panel Removed screws that held switch to the control panel Labeled wires on old switch for accurate attachment to new switch Attached wires to new switch Attached switch to control panel with screws Replaced the access panel Restored power to the oven Part needed: Oven switch Tools used: A screwdriver

Within ten minutes of going online, Nick had found RepairClinic.com, located the part he needed, and placed an order. "RepairClinic.com's PartDetective makes finding the right part very easy. When the part arrived a few days later, it took only minutes to install."

Spring Spruce Ups for Range / Stoves / Ovens

Knob Maintenance - over time the knobs on ranges, stoves and ovens become impossible to clean and make the whole appliance look run-down. The knobs can usually be removed by pulling them straight off. Then, they can be cleaned with a damp cloth and dish detergent. If your cooking appliance knobs have been broken, or the numbers and lettering are no longer legible you can find replacement knobs for your specific appliance with the help of the PartDetective.

Cook-top Maintenance - did you know that drip pans or bowls beneath the heating elements on your range or stove (gas or electric) usually need to be replaced every 2 to 3 years? These pans catch food debris and also function as a reflective device for faster heating. Cleaning your drip pans and bowls when they get dirty will extend their life and reduce the energy required to cook your food.

Oven Maintenance - Spring-time is a good time to clean ovens as you can open up the windows for extra ventilation. Many ovens have a self-cleaning function that heats the oven to a temperature that incinerates any spills. If your oven doesn't have self-cleaning capabilities, oven spray cleaners are available at many local stores.

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