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TEC6X3XCD3 Tappan Cooktop - Instructions

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Old pans/bowls were corroded
Very easy---simply unplug the burners, remove the old pans and replace with the new ones

I was extremely pleased with the easy ordering and prompt delivery of parts that actually fit as they should!
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Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • John from Nisswa, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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corroded terminals
was more of a job of splicing wires together than anything else. Loved the heat shrink electrical tubing
to put over the wires for insulation. used a hair
dryer. must buy more of that amazing stuff
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Terminal Block Kit
  • Gary from hollywood, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Old discolored drip pans that would not clean up.
I simply removed the old drip pans and inserted the new ones which matched and fit perfectly.
I'm glad I found you on line. Your service was fast and the whole transaction was easy!! Thanks.
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Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Elizabeth from Smyrna, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Block terminal burnt out, hot plate not working, needed to replace the terminal block
This should take approx 15-30 mins. It took me 1.5 hours as I pushed the terminals into the wrong end of the block. It's very difficult to get them out when you do that... However, there are no easy instructions on the block or in the instructions to tell you which end to push the terminals into!!! So, with a 50:50 chance of getting it right, I got it wrong. I think most people would need to buy a new part if they do this. It would be very much easier if the block, had an arrow that simply said IN here so that this type of simple mistake is less easy to do... If you get that right, the fix is quite and straight forward. Good luck.
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Terminal Block Kit
  • Shaun from Whitehall, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Replacement bowels didn’t fit
Pulled the heating elements out took the bowels out that didn’t fit, threw them away and replaced them with the perfectly fitting bowels from this site and replaced the heating elements.
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Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Russell from ROEBUCK, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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burner wouldnt heat
removed element , cut wires, conected wires,replaced element
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Doug from Ashton, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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wiring was burnt off to burner
The range, (1988 Tappan) was givin to the church by one of our members. While using it, --after a period of time-- the wire burnt off to one of the burners. Since the couple gave us a brand new top for the stove that was still in the box, we decided to fix the stove up.
Now, with new wiring to all four burners, new shiney drip pans and,,,,a new top, we have a very new looking stove for in our church kitchen.
The parts I ordered from PartsSelect, came in just a few days of placing the order,
This is one site that I have wrote down in my address book for any future parts to items we may need.
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Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8" Terminal Block Kit
  • Margaret from Portage "BlueKnob", PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Couldn't find replacement trays locally. Part Select was very helpful and prompt in shipping.
Just placed the chrome bowl trays in place and was good to go. They look very nice.
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Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Rosemary from St. Albans, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Burning electrical smell and "buzzing"
I started to smell burning electrical smell from the burner area and heard a "buzzing" sound from the burner control while the burner was on. Pulled the element and noticed that the wire coil end of the left element was burned and pitted from arcing.
Pulled the range top up, used a phillips screwdriver to remove the terminal block clip from the range top. Upon inspecting the burner terminal block, I saw the brass wiper was missing from one side of the left slot, and there was considerable heat damage around the slot opening.
The terminal block being replaced was already replaced earlier for the same problem. The appliance repair folks recommended that we use light cookware on the burner. Instead, ensure both element leads are fully inserted into the terminal block.
I turned the power off at the breaker, used a utility knife to carefully slit the heat shrink tubing on the existing replacement, unscrewed the ceramic wirenuts, removed the old block, straightened out the range wires, slid the new heatshrink over the range wires, then twisted the new terminal block wires to the range wires. Screwed on the ceramic wirenuts, slid the heatshrink tubing over the wirenuts, and used matches to shrink it tight.
The package contains an instruction sheet with simple instructions.
Once the new terminal block was installed and the element terminals were fully seated, the "buzzing" from the burner control disappeared.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Louis from Beloit, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Coroded drip pans
Removed heating elements and replaced drip pans. And by the way, this is the only 'pans' I could find to fit. Thanks.
Parts Used:
Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Lori from Old Town, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Two burners did not heat
Pretty easy installation; you lift the top plate up and snip the wires maybe four inches away from the burner. Leave more wire than you think you need; once you get into it you'll realize you need more wire length than you think.

Then strip the remaining ends, twist them together with the provided caps, and use the heat shrink to hold it together. Remove the old terminal, replace it with the new ones, and you're good to go!

Remember to check that the wires are tight in the cap before heat shrinking, though. I had to get more shrink wrap in order to finish.
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Terminal Block Kit
  • Conan from Moline, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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the burner stop working
Just followed the instructions
Parts Used:
Terminal Block Kit
  • Anthony J from HAMMONTON, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Drip bowls needed replacing
Removed the old ones and inserted the new ones.
Parts Used:
Drip Bowl - 6" Drip Bowl - 8"
  • Doris from SUN CITY, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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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:
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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