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RB745*05 Hotpoint Range - Instructions

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Large burner would operate on high setting only.
22 of 28 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ernest from Bellevue, NE
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Socket set
1. Removed the back panel.
2. Disconnected the wires from the old switch while connecting wires to the new switch one at a time.
3. Installed the new switch and broke off the excess metal on the post which fits into the burner knob on front of the range.
4. Replaced the burner knob and replaced the back panel.
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The oven's bottom bake element burned up
19 of 23 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dennis from Los Alamos, NM
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Socket set
First I turned the circuit breaker switch off for the stove unit. I then removed the two screws that hold the element in place at the back of the oven. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires. I attached the new element, bolting the wires into place and then screwed the element back into place on the back wall of the oven. I flipped the breaker switch back on, and turned on the oven. I was done in roughly 15 minutes. The most difficult part was having to shine a flash light into the oven to replace the part, and negotiating the hard cold kitchen floor.
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oven temperature too low
17 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ryan from Henderson, NV
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
After ordering the proper part with the help of the phone customer service tech, I moved the stove from the wall, unclipped the connector, removed the two screws holding the sensor in place, and removed it. Reversed the above to put it back, and the oven holds perfect temperature.
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oven would not come up to temperature
14 of 17 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Clarence from Norwich, NY
  • Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed sensor from back wall of oven by removing 2 screws from flange. I could not pull the wire-nut connections out through the small hole and thought I would have to pull the whole oven out of the wall to acess the connections from the back so instead I clipped the wires close to the old sensor and connected the new sensor with the sma ll wire nuts provided, then enlarged the hole in the oven wall, being careful not to pinch the wires then pushed the wire nuts and extra wire back through the hole and put the screws back in the flange.
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The oven element burned completely into.
10 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from Kiowa, CO
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
I first removed the two screws holding the element in place. Then I pulled the element out about 2 or 3 inches and then took out the 2 small screws holding the 2 wires in place. I then removed the old element and discarded it and installed the new one in the reverse order that I took out the old one. It was quite easy to do, only took abo ut 10 to 15 minutes total time.
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Right front burner out.
10 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Larry from Prairie Village, KS
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Ever the optimist, I'd replaced the burner on this relic of another time to no effect. That left the switch. You guys should know that when a burner element goes bad it can take out the switch. I should have put a meter on it. Wehn I looked for a replacement a few months ago there were still factory parts available, but they were $80 or s o and I wasn't inclined to risk that on a 40 year old range. I offered to replace the raange for my daughter as a Christmas present but she like this old thing. It was an unusual size with a pan storage compartment on the left. I went on line and found this universal replacement for about $25 delivered. What the heck. I ordered it and it arrived within a week. I pulled the stove out, killed the breaker, pulled the knob off, used a nut driver to take ther rear panel off, two phillips screws under the knob hold the switch in. The terminals on the old switch are in a slightly different order but are clearly marked L1, L2, H1, H2 and P. The P is the power and has a smaller terminal so you can't put it on the wrong one. Just examine the old switch ( it was marked the same way) take off the L1 and put in on the L1 of the new switch and so on, make sure you use the correct knob adapter to fit your old knob and break the switch stem to the correct length. It will break easilly if you hold it with one pliers and break it with another. Screw the new switch in place with he old screws. At this point, I closed the breakers and tested it. It worked fine. I turned the breakers off again. Buttoned it up and slid the stove back into place. 20 minutes tops. Great product. Good for another forty years.
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support brackets broken
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kenneth from Coronado, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
this repair is simple. Just unscrew the existing connection and attach the new heating element. You may have to break the existing ceramic element, but a new one comes with the new heat element.
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Old Burners Fade Away
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Hampton, VA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I removed the screw holding the tilt-lock hinge, then removed the insulator brackets and unscrewed the wire terminals. Units come with new insulators, brackets, terminal screws & hinge screw. This is a very straightforward operation.
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Swicth Stem Broken
8 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • FRANK from COPAKE, NY
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
Disconnect power. . . Remove control panel, pull wire connectors,[note location] remove old switch, install new, install wires, snip stem to length, set knob . . . Turn on power - works. [Note this is a live part even when not connected]
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Old infinite switch WB21X36771 broke...heating element stopped heating
7 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Richard from PLANO, TX
  • Very Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
1. Bought replacement part said to replace old switch.
2. Pulled old switch out.
3. Replacement part did not match. Would have to take entire switch panel apart to change to this part.
4. Multiple-part instructions very poor. For my switch unreadable.
5. Old part was "push to turn". New part was not.
6. Knob did not fit new switch. Old shaft was "D" shaped. New is square.
7. Gave up. Need to call repair shop.
8. Hope this helps.
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infinite switch would not shut off at times.
6 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ervin from Milford, DE
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
First shut the power to the stove,then had to slide the stove out so I could get at the back to remove the panel screws.Once you have the back off remove the knob on the front.Under the knob is 2 phillips screws that you need to remove.Next I took the new switch and matched up the wires to the old switch.Reinstall is the reverse.Once the switch is in place you must remove the excess shaft to match the length of the old one.This is done with the use of 2 pliers,you grasp the shaft with both pliers and snap it off where you need it.The kit comes with spacers so you have got to match up the right one so the switch is solid on the shaft.This finishes the project,next turn the power back on and check that all is working ok.Job finished.
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Electric Burner Control Broken
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from VINELAND, NJ
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
New one a little different ,but it was marked for wiring!
Had to install upside down because wires would not reach right side up!
Had to pull back side of knob out and turn 180 degrees and glue in knob, so knob would be right side up!
Works fine! Now all burners work again!
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Burned out
6 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeff from Phoenix, AZ
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...)
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Plasticware melted onto burner
4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Charles from New Orleans, LA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I removed the screw holding the tilt mechanism to the range top. Removed the clips holding the block together. Disconnected the two power leads on the old burner and replaced with the new burner. Closed the block around the leads. Screwed the tilt mechanism back to the range top and that was it!
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burner would not lay flat against surface of range.
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from Westbrook, ME
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed two clips that held the ceramic insulators in place. Removed two screws that held conductors to the burner. Replaced screws onto new burner unit, replaced ceramic insulators. Fastened clip to burner onto the range. Turned burner on and it worked great. Thank you for your quick responce to my order.
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All Instructions for the RB745*05
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