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31-3978-23-04 Tappan Range - Instructions

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Heavy jam boiler caused elements to sag
Removed the old & simply inserted the new one
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • Danny L from CHELAN, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Terminal block was bad.
Cut the old block off tied new wires to hot wires . That easy!
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Chuck from EVANSVILLE, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Cooktop burner was wore out from age
Just pulled the old cook top burner out and put the new one in .it took about 1 1/2 minutes
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • John from HAYDEN, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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replaced terminal block for element
followed the video provided on line which was very helpful..
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Donna from UNION, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Original terminal degraded and faulty
Turn off power, remove heat coil assembly and drip pan. Unscrew the terminal assembly from the range top. Cut back 3 inches on each terminal wire and strip insulation 3/8 inch. Terminal assembly should be with the short side of the black block (from the side securement hubs) facing toward the coil stems. Slide the shrink wrap onto each wire and Twist each old with each new wire using the wire nuts and slide the shrink wrap Over each. Using a hair dryer, heat gun, or open flame carefully shrink the wrap. Secure the terminal back in place on the range.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Robert from PRAIRIEVILLE, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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oven door not closing completely
older range required no tools to repair, pulled old gasket out of notches at bottom of door, popped clips out of pre-drilled holes, folded new gasket ends {2 inches} and pushed into door, pushed clips into place.
Parts Used:
Oven Door Seal with Metal Mounting Clips
  • David from BIRDSBORO, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Stem broken off old after market switch
Pulled control panel off front of unit and replaced switch wire for wire , went great because part sent was OME
Parts Used:
SWITCH
  • Gerald from MAITLAND, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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terminal block kit needed for two burners
It was either fix the terminal blocks or buy a new stove. Our appliance man told us how we could do this ourselves and sent us a link. In the meantime I'd found yours, which was quite a bit cheaper and it too, came with a How To Video. Very easy!! All the parts fit and work beautifully and all for under a hundred dollars! We replaced two terminal block, one element and all 4 drip bowls! Nice friendly service!
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W Terminal Block Kit Chrome Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Geraldine from MT HOOD PRKDL, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Burner element failed
Plugged the new one in and it worked.
I did search out Frigidaire parts and there are other types tha may or may not work. Calrod burners are not all that unusual. I went with the real thing.
Parts Used:
6-Inch Coil Burner Element
  • Robert from New Castle, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Broiler Element went out
Haven’t got to repair it yet. For the part has not arrived yet and I have no way to track it. For I’ve never received a tracking number
Parts Used:
Broil Element
  • Robert from KNOXVILLE, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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dead burner
I unplugged the dead burner and plugged in the new burner. Very easy. No tools needed.
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • Jan from Storm Lake, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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burner was damaged
snap out the old one and snap in the new
Parts Used:
Surface Element - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • Thomas from Elizabeth City, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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oven drawer would not open or shut completely
first I emptied the contents of the drawer,then pulled drawer open to it's fullest, then lifted drawer so as to tilt slightly, then removed drawer by continuing to pull straight out. then I removed the glide from its protective packaging and inserted it in the same spot as the broken glide was at one time
Parts Used:
Rear Drawer Glide
  • Howard from Poteau, OK
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broiler element burned out
I removed the four screws holding the element in place and pulled the element out and disconnected the two wire. Installation was pretty much the reverse of the removal except, when I went to put the two screws holding the element to the top of the oven I discovered the holes were rusted out. I looked for inserts to put in the holes but every time I tried different inserts the holes got bigger. I finally realized the oven is just sheet metal so I moved the bracket about an inch drilled new holes and used self-tapping screws.
Parts Used:
Broil Element
  • Dominick from Greensburg, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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originaldrawer guide was cruched out of useable shape
first thing was to remove the crushed guide with pliers and a twist it was out. to install the new one islipped one side into the slot and took pliers and applied pressure on the lower glide into the slot; it was done presto. works like new. thanks,
Fred . it was so reasonable i got a spare.
Parts Used:
Rear Drawer Glide
  • Fred from Ocala, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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