Electric range control panel dim

I am wondering if there is a way to adjust the brightness of the control panel. During the daytime (not in direct sunlight) it is very hard to read the panel indications. I looked for a varistor, but could not see one.

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They pretty much are what they are. I've seen many failures of this type on dacor wall ovens that result in having to replace the display board, but must admit I've never seen it on their ranges. Chances are thats what you're going to have to do as well. Not what you want to hear, but replacement is probably your only option. Good luck!

Posted on Jun 18, 2007

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