Frigidaire RM-10 thermostat

[classiccaprice]

Hey fellas,

It's about time to replace the oven thermostat in my 1950 Frigidaire RM-10 electric range. So that said, I need some pointers...

a) Does anyone have a part number that I can use for reference?
b) Any ideas on where to find what I need (other than the craigslist/ebay)?
c) Any advice for a first time thermostat replacer

Thanks fellas! Note, I may not get to this until the summer, but I figured I should start looking for what I need now.

 

[kenmore71]

I have the service manual for the RM series ranges. Unfortunately, there are no parts numbers listed for the oven thermostat of the RM-10. There are wiring diagrams if you don't have those. Most of those thermostats were either Wilcolater or Robertshaw. I can post the relevant pages if you would find that helpful.

 

[classiccaprice]

Sure that would be helpful. Thank you so much! I just need to figure out where to go from here.

 

[kenmore71]

first relevant page

 

[kenmore71]

second page

 

[kenmore71]

wiring diagram

 

[classiccaprice]

Thank you! I have one more question. Combo52 suggests that I may be able to just adjust it since it's off by about 50 degrees. Do you (Mark), John, or anyone else, have any suggestions on how I do that? First time questions.

 

[philr]

The part number I have in my Canadian books is 5422318. I think the number should be the same for the US models. 

 

Affordable appliances seems to have a new and an used one.

http://www.affordableappliance.com/...=1&advancedsearch_words=5422318&Submit=Submit

 

[classiccaprice]

Thank you!

 

[classiccaprice]

dumb question

How do I get the knob off? I tugged a little, but I didn't want to force it. I was given one off a parts range and it looks like the insides broke during removal. I want to see if I can adjust it, before I look into ordering a new one just yet.

 

[classiccaprice]

Never mind... I figured it out! Looks like a little adjustment is all I needed for now. Sweet!