Before you replace the bake element in your electric range,
be sure to unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply. Have an assistant
help you to move the range away from the wall.
Removing the Bake Element
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the
screws to produce the upper rear access panel. Next, unthread the bottom screws
securing the lower access panel towards the power cord retaining plate. Unthread the
four remaining mounting screws securing the panel. Pull the panel up to remove.
Now disconnect the wires in the bake element terminals. Next, fully open the
oven door and rotate both door hinge locks back. Partially close the doorway then
lift and pull the doorway towards you to remove. Slide out the oven racks. Use a
large flat head screwdriver to unthread the two screws securing the ovens
bottom panel. Insert a little screwdriver into one of the screw holes to help dislodge
the panel then lift it up from the rear to remove. Using the quarter inch
socket or nut driver, unthread the 4 bake element mounting screws. Using the
screws unthreaded, you can fully remove the old element.
Replacing the Bake Element
Install the brand new bake element by inserting the terminals
through the holes in the rear panel. Thread the four screws to secure the element
to the base of the oven. Reposition the bottom panel by aligning the leading edge
first. Rethread the two screws. Switch the oven racks. Reinstall the oven door
by inserting the doorway hinges into the hinge slots at a 45 degree angle. Lower
the doorway to its fully opened position, then rotate the hinge locks forward. Returning
to the rear of the appliance, connect the wires to the bake element terminals. Reinstall
the low access panel by aligning the power cord retaining plate using the
slots in the panel, then hook the underside tabs on the frame. Fully position the
panel, and thread the four side mounting screws. Replace the bottom screw to
secure the panel towards the power cord retaining plate. Realign top of the access
panel by placing the panel tabs behind the lip of the control panel. Thread the
screws.
Move the applying back against the wall. Plug the power
cord back in or restore the power supply, and your electric range ought to be
ready for use.
This video
provides you with a visual idea of how to remove and replace your Frigidaire
Electric Range Bake Element.
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