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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Electric Oven Broil Element Replacement #318255605
Kenmore Electric Oven Broil Element Replacement #318255605
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Total Parts Cost
$147.85Estimated Savings
$112.5003:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oven broil element on a Kenmore electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the broil element are when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, won’t heat, won’t turn off, or won’t turn on.
All of the information for this oven broil element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Universal, Tappan, Gibson, Westinghouse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information for this oven broil element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Universal, Tappan, Gibson, Westinghouse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with most repairs, you should unplug the power cord first.
2
To do this, you will probably need to pull the range away from the wall.
3
To replace the broil element in your range first flip the oven door hinge locks down on both sides then lift the oven door off.
4
Next, remove the oven racks.
5
Now remove the mounting screws securing the broil element.
6
Detach the element from the retaining hooks and pull it away from the rear wall of the oven.
7
If you are unable to access the wires from inside the oven, you will need to remove the range’s rear panel.
8
Disconnect the wires from the old broil element and remove the element.
9
Install the new broil element by first connecting the wires.
10
Align the element on the rear wall of the oven and hook the element on the retaining hooks
11
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
12
Slide in the oven racks.
13
Replace the oven door by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins then push the hinge locks back into place.
14
If necessary, realign the rear panel and secure it with the screws.
15
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and carefully slide the range back into place.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the oven broil element on a Kenmore electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the broil element are when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, won’t heat, won’t turn off, or won’t turn on.
All of the information for this oven broil element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Universal, Tappan, Gibson, Westinghouse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information for this oven broil element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Universal, Tappan, Gibson, Westinghouse
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat head bit, Phillips head bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with most repairs, you should unplug the power cord first.
2
To do this, you will probably need to pull the range away from the wall.
3
To replace the broil element in your range first flip the oven door hinge locks down on both sides then lift the oven door off.
4
Next, remove the oven racks.
5
Now remove the mounting screws securing the broil element.
6
Detach the element from the retaining hooks and pull it away from the rear wall of the oven.
7
If you are unable to access the wires from inside the oven, you will need to remove the range’s rear panel.
8
Disconnect the wires from the old broil element and remove the element.
9
Install the new broil element by first connecting the wires.
10
Align the element on the rear wall of the oven and hook the element on the retaining hooks
11
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
12
Slide in the oven racks.
13
Replace the oven door by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins then push the hinge locks back into place.
14
If necessary, realign the rear panel and secure it with the screws.
15
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and carefully slide the range back into place.
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