Many electric range repairs will require some disassembly of
the appliance. Before you attempt this, be sure to unplug the power cord or
shut off the power supply.
Access Control Panel Components
To access control panel components, have an assistant help
you to definitely move the range away from the wall. Use a quarter inch socket or nut
driver to unthread the screws, to produce the upper rear access panel, to reach
the element switches, indicator lights and also the clock control.
How to Replace a Surface Element Switch
If you have to replace a surface element switch, note the
orientation from the wire connectors, then disconnect them. Pull off the control
knob and use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the 2 mounting screws to
release the old switch. Install the new switch by aligning it in the control
panel, then thread the screws to secure. Realign the control knob on the switch
stem. Connect the wire connectors towards the appropriate terminals.
Remove and Switch the Bake Element
To reach the oven sensor, or the broil and bake element
wires, first unthread the underside screws securing the lower access panel to the
power cord retaining plate. Now unthread the four remaining mounting screws
securing the panel. Pull the panel up to remove. If you need to replace the
bake element, disconnect the wires in the 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 sizable flat head screwdriver to unthread the two screws, securing the oven's
bottom panel. Insert a small screwdriver into one of the screw holes to assist dislodge
the panel then lift it up from the rear to remove. While using quarter inch
socket or nut driver, unthread the 4 bake element mounting screws. With the
screws unthreaded, you can fully remove the old element.
Install the new bake element by inserting the terminals
through the holes in the rear panel. Thread some screws to secure the element
towards the base of the oven. Reposition the bottom panel by realigning the front
edge first. Rethread the two screws. Switch the oven racks. Returning to the
rear of the appliance, connect the wires to the bake element terminals.
Reinstall the low access panel by aligning the ability cord retaining plate
with the slots in the panel, then hook the underside taps on the frame. Fully
position the panel and thread the four side mounting screws. Switch the bottom
screw to secure the panel to 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.
Disassemble the Oven Door
To disassemble the oven door, set the door handle-side down
on a towel or blanket. Utilizing a Phillips-head screwdriver unthread the four
bottom screws securing the outer door panel. Next, unthread the two upper
screws securing the doorway handle and the inner panel assembly. Set the handle
aside. Now you can separate the inner and outer doors.
To disassemble the inner panel assembly, unthread the four
screws securing the two door hinges. Set the hinges aside. Unthread the spacers
in the upper screws, and fully remove the screws. Now unthread the screws to
release the left and right side trim pieces. Unthread the eighth screw securing
the retaining panel.
Remove the panel to reach the middle door glass and frame, along with the inner door glass. Reassemble the inner door assembly by first re-positioning the interior door glass. Realign the middle door glass and frame. Reinstall the retaining panel by aligning the bottom edge first. Thread the eight screws to secure. Reinstall the left and right side trim pieces. Reinsert the upper screws through the panel and thread on the spacers. Align the hinges with the inner panel and rethread the screws.
You are now able to join the inner door assembly and the outer door
panel together. Realign the handle, and fully thread the upper screws to secure
it. Switch the four bottom screws. Reinstall the oven door by inserting the
door hinges in to the hinge slots at a 45 degree angle. Lower the doorway to its
fully open position, then rotate the hinge locks forward.
Under the primary Top and Replacing Surface Elements
To access components underneath the main top, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to unthread the 2 screws securing the front edge. Fold the main
top forward and have a helper hold it as you place a towel or blanket
underneath. Support the main top. If you need to replace a surface element,
unthread the screws securing the right support brace. Gently rest the
surface elements and brace around the towel or blanket, then notate which slots the
surface element retaining clips are inserted in to. Use pliers to depress the
tabs to release the retaining clips in the brace. Note the orientation of the
element wires, then disconnect them. Prepare the new surface element for
installation, by transferring the retaining clips in the old element to the
new one. Use the numbers engraved around the base to position the clips in the
proper locations. Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals. Insert the retaining
clips in to the appropriate slots in the support brace. Realign the support
brace on the main top and thread the screws to secure. Reinstall the primary top
by removing the support, combined with the towel or blanket. Then insert the trunk
mounting clips into the support panel slots. Align the trunk edges of the main
top underneath the frame clips. Then thread and tighten the front screws.
With the reassembly complete, plug the ability cord back in or
restore the ability supply, and your electric range ought to be ready for use.
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