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31-3978-23-04 Tappan Range - Instructions

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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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Old drip pans had turned to rusty lace.
Unplugged elements. Removed old pans. Wiped out holes. Inserted new pans, replaced elements.
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Helen from PAWLEYS ISL, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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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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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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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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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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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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plastic spatula melted onto the unit
I unplugged the damaged unit and plugged in the new one.
Parts Used:
6-Inch Coil Burner Element
  • Thomas from Port Allen, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Drawer glides were snapped off
The drawer under the oven had been aggravating me for some time. It was titled and did not close right. Finally, I took it out to see what the problem was and noticed that the glides were broken. I googled the model no. of the stove (figuring I would have no luck) and to my great relief was directed to this EXCELLENT site. I ordered the new drawer glides within minutes and they were literally delivered the next day. Snapped right in, fixed, happy!! It's times like this when I can't figure out how we all lived without the internet!
Parts Used:
Rear Drawer Glide
  • MICHELLE from STOUGHTON, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old handle was rusted.
Repair was easy. just unscrewed the old handle, holes measured correctly and screwed in the new handle.The only flaw was that it did not come with the two end caps,they have to be bought separately & the handle ends are sharp without them.
Parts Used:
HANDLE-DRAWER/DOOR
  • Teresa from ORMOND BEACH, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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An aluminum saucepan had overheated and melted onto the element.
Unplugged the element and the melted on pot. Plugged in the new element. I thought I might need a whole new cooktop but a new element was very easy to find online.
Parts Used:
6-Inch Coil Burner Element
  • Alice from Batesville, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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knob broke
not good. the knob is too small so we will be sending it back. we are having a difficult time finding the right knob.
Parts Used:
Thermostat Knob
  • Michael from Lawrenceville, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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2 burner elements not heating
Simple: Snip old terminal block off. Strip wires. Connect new Terminal block using twist-on wire caps (provided in kit). Mount to stove top with existing screw. TIP: Make sure you insert the wire lead into the terminal block the right way (not upside down). Otherwise burner element will not insert into terminal block properly.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Brian from MENASHA, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Heating coils stop heating
Remove heating coils raise stove top unsrew terminal blocks cut wires assemble terminals strip wires twist wires together install wire nuts apply heat shrink lower stove top plug in stove repair complete.Thanks.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Sharon from TEMPLE, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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