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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Electric Range Bake Element Replacement #318254906
Kenmore Electric Range Bake Element Replacement #318254906
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Total Parts Cost
$160.95Estimated Savings
$112.5003:09
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the bake element on Kenmore electric ranges. The most common reasons for replacing the bake element are when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, won’t heat, won’t turn on, or won’t turn off.
All of the information in this bake element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information in this bake element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
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 bake 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
Lift out the bottom panel.
6
Remove the screws securing the panel retaining bracket and the bake element.
7
Pull the bake element away from the rear wall.
8
If you are unable to access the wires from inside the oven, you will need to remove the range’s rear panel.
9
Disconnect the wires from the old bake element and remove the element.
10
Install the new bake element by first connecting the wires.
11
Align the element on the rear wall of the oven.
12
Reposition the retaining bracket and replace the screws to secure.
13
Reposition the bottom panel.
14
Slide in the oven racks.
15
Replace the oven door by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins then push the hinge locks back into place.
16
If necessary, realign the rear panel and secure it with the screws.
17
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 instructions for replacing the bake element on Kenmore electric ranges. The most common reasons for replacing the bake element are when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, won’t heat, won’t turn on, or won’t turn off.
All of the information in this bake element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
Tools used: multi-screwdriver, flat-head bit, Phillips head bit
All of the information in this bake element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
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 bake 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
Lift out the bottom panel.
6
Remove the screws securing the panel retaining bracket and the bake element.
7
Pull the bake element away from the rear wall.
8
If you are unable to access the wires from inside the oven, you will need to remove the range’s rear panel.
9
Disconnect the wires from the old bake element and remove the element.
10
Install the new bake element by first connecting the wires.
11
Align the element on the rear wall of the oven.
12
Reposition the retaining bracket and replace the screws to secure.
13
Reposition the bottom panel.
14
Slide in the oven racks.
15
Replace the oven door by hooking the hinges onto the mounting pins then push the hinge locks back into place.
16
If necessary, realign the rear panel and secure it with the screws.
17
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and carefully slide the range back into place.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Bake Element
$160.95
Total$0.00
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