MB536BB1 General Electric Range - Instructions
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Old bake element was burnt out.
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Jason from Cincinnati, OH
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- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Flipped off the breaker for the stove. There were two screws holding the old element in place. Removed those, pulled the element out a little to expose two wires, disconnected those, swapped in the new element, reconnected the wires, and screwed it back into place. Flipped the breaker back on and voila! Barely more difficult than changing
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a lightbulb.
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Oven wouldn't bake - visible damage to heating element
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Mark from Billerica, MA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Unplugged oven. Pulled out from wall and removed backside access panel. Unplugged 2 stake-on connectors connected to element. From front side of oven, removed fan guard using 1/4 inch nutdriver. Gained access to and removed two screws holding in element. Pulled element out. For installation, reverse process.
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bake element broke into two pieces
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thomas from HENDERSONVLLE, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
unpluged unit then removed back panel unpluged element then took the two screws out took old element out replaced with new one put screws back plug element back in put back panel on pluged it in and started baking home made chocolate chip cookies
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The light inside the oven had burned out
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Catherine from SEATTLE, WA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
0. As a safety precaution, unplug the range or hit the relevant fuse breaker before you start. You might also want to grab a flashlight. Definitely do not try to do this while the oven is hot.
1. Pinch the wire over the light bulb cap to remove it. This is inside the oven at the back.
2. Pop off the hemispherical glass cap.
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4. Put the cap back.
5. Secure the cap by putting the wire back in its slots on the cap.
No tools needed, the cap is just held in place with pressure from the wire.
1. Pinch the wire over the light bulb cap to remove it. This is inside the oven at the back.
2. Pop off the hemispherical glass cap.
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4. Put the cap back.
5. Secure the cap by putting the wire back in its slots on the cap.
No tools needed, the cap is just held in place with pressure from the wire.
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Old baking element burned into.
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Casey from GOODING, ID
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
I unpluged stove then opened slightly oven door and lifted it off to get closer. Then with a light to help I took out two screws and pulled the element out. I didn't need pliers to get the wires that are put on with slide on clips. you may need a pair. put wires on slide in place put screws back ,replace door, plug it in and test. Very ea
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broken heating element
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Sherry from BLUFFTON, SC
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- Less than 15 mins
remove broken heating element and install the new one
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a plug on the element broke off while cleaning and replacing
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David from WEST WARWICK, RI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Absolutely no tools required for this task. Simply align the prongs to the female portion on the stove top. Carefully push in until the element is in place then line up with the drip pan slot. No instructions are necessary!!
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Drip bowls had deteriorated after years of use
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Stuart from UNION SPRINGS, NY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Removed burners and existing drip bowls and installed new drip bowls and existing burners took approximately 15 minutes
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8" stove element stopped working
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Michael from Standish, ME
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Everything was very easy: identifying the right part was very easy on the website, the part came quicker than I expected, and my wife replaced the stove element before I even got home from work. She just pulled the old one out like she would to clean the top of the stove, and put the new one back in. Have had several awesome cups of co
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ffee since the replacement.
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no power going to burner when switch is on, switch bad
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Robert from Woolwich Twp., NJ
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I followed the easy instructions and everything went well. I had the new switch installed in about 30 minutes. My wires were different colors than on the instructions but it was still easy to figure out where the wires went on the new switch. Just do not be in a hurry and make sure you measure before you break off the extension bar. My kn
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ob fit on the new switch without any of the parts that came with the switch.
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Bake element was broken
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Tim from Beltsville, MD
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
It was so simple looking, I had it shipped to the tenants of the house. They swapped it out easily, and were happy to get back to baking.
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Surface Element/burner had to be replaced
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Natalie from Harleysville, PA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
First, I removed the burner from the box and plastic bag. Second, I pushed the burner into the socket and that was it.
I also want to comment on how easy the ordering process was. I ljust love this website. All you have to do is type in the model number and up comes all of the parts associated with the appliance. My order shippe ... Read more d the next day and I had unit within 2 days. Also, the part cost $42.00 with shipping. My local parts place was $48.00, so I wound up saving $6.00 and did not have to leave my home to buy it. I will definetly use this site again.
I also want to comment on how easy the ordering process was. I ljust love this website. All you have to do is type in the model number and up comes all of the parts associated with the appliance. My order shippe ... Read more d the next day and I had unit within 2 days. Also, the part cost $42.00 with shipping. My local parts place was $48.00, so I wound up saving $6.00 and did not have to leave my home to buy it. I will definetly use this site again.
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Large burner quit working
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JoAnn from Fort Worth, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I pulled out the old burner - put the new one in and I was done. No tools required.
The first burner I received from PartSelect was warped. I called on Friday morning to see about returning it and ordering a new one. The CSR was very helpful and I was totally surprised to have the replacement arrive the very next day since I di ... Read more dn't ask for a Saturday delivery. I will definitely use PartSelect again.
The first burner I received from PartSelect was warped. I called on Friday morning to see about returning it and ordering a new one. The CSR was very helpful and I was totally surprised to have the replacement arrive the very next day since I di ... Read more dn't ask for a Saturday delivery. I will definitely use PartSelect again.
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dropped & broke the oven light bulb cover
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joseph from san jose, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
popped the new one on!
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rusted drip bowls
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Caren from Choctaw, OK
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I was very excited to get them in the mail but waited to install after a clean up but when I finally opened the box I found I only ordered 1 6 inch drip bowl. lol Now that I know they fit when I reorder I am ordering a who new set for later use.
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