The surface element, also known as the coil surface element, transfers heat to the area on top of range. The element is 8 inches in diameter. If your surface element does not heat, over heats, or heats inconsistently, replacing this part can be the solution to your issue. To determine whether the element is defective, use a multimeter to ...Read moretest it. Before installing the new element, make sure the drip bowl is properly aligned with the notch of the pan. Insert the new element into the reciprocal at a 40 degree angle. Refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturer for more guidance.
If you notice that your surface element will not heat properly, you may need to replace it. This surface element is 6 inches in diameter and 240V. It is a Y-frame surface burner element with five turns and a metallic center medallion. When completing this repair, if you notice any signs of corrosion or overheating on the terminal, you may...Read more want to consider replacing the terminal block as well as the surface element. Many of our customers have rated this repair as easy. To complete this repair, simply tilt the old element up and remove it, and then replace it with your new one.
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The Bake-o-lite (Hard Plastic) block that holds the burners female connection in place had chipped away over time and wouldn't allow the male part of the burner to connect up correctly.
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Robert from Mt. Vernon, IN
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Nutdriver
After unplugging the range I took the rear sheet metal panel at the top off with a nut driver to expose the wiring connections. The next step was to remove the single screw holding the old part in place. (under the drip pan) Once free I snipped the old part from the wires and then taped the new female ends to the old wires with black elec
... Read moretrical tape. From rear I carfully pulled the old wires through the back until I could reach the new wiring connections. Unplugged old, plugged in new and replaced the rear metal cover. Then I put the screw that holds the new block bracket in place, replaced drip pan, and burner. The final step was to plug the range back in and check to see if the burner worked. It did and I was done. Approx. 5 minutes
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Replacement of Coils
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Joseph from South Plainfield, NJ
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Removed by slightly wiggling out of the coupling. No tools needed, seriously, (and I'm a contractor). Basically, pull out and snap back in.
First I unplugged the stove, then lifted the stovetop, then took off the top panel on the back and disconnected the two wires. Then unscrewed the terminal block and put the new one in its place. Lowered the top inserted the eye and replaced the back panel. Works great!
This is the second time in a few months that I replaced th
... Read moreis terminal block, so I made sure the contacts were clean and smooth. I also made sure the contacts were completely inserted in the block.