Re: oven installation question

[Guest guest]

Jane Meyerding jotted this down:

> The new heating element arrived. It looks like it will plug in. But...

Just wanted to say (before I even think about looking up the answer): you

probably should make sure the power is " off " to the oven at the circuit breaker

before you try to work with it!

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[Guest guest]

Sounds like you're almost " there " .

1/4 inch nutdriver (or socket wrench, 1/4 inch). They come in a

set, starting with " dollar store item " , and there are good ones

for $5 to $30, depending on how many tools you want in the set.

If you get the set of separate nutdrivers, this size typically

has a red handle.

ALSO determine if it is indeed plug-in. The GE system is that

way, but you have a Kenmore which is probably made by Whirlpool.

Still if there were screw on connectors, the new connectors

would probably have new screws.

Anticlockwise to unscrew; clockwise to screw in.

It is normal for the mounting hardware to not be included, as

you described.

If you gently remove the element, you should see the wires, or

perhaps the element unplugs after unscrewing the flange. If

these are slip-on blade connectors, with the wires sort of

coming out with the element, then wriggle them while pulling

them off of the element blade connectors. Be careful not to

lose the wires in the cabinet.

already mentioned switching off the fuse.

You may wish to get a neighbour to help you or show you how, as

many people have done this sort of thing before and would be

pleased to help.

- s

> The new heating element arrived. It looks like it will plug in.

> But there is a metal plate that fastens to the rear wall of the

> oven. The " arms " of the heating element (with the plugs in the

> end) go through the metal plate. The new element has the same

> metal plate, but there are no fasteners with it. So I assume I am

> to use the same fasteners. Unfortunately, they are not screws

> (i.e., there is no slot in which to fit a screw driver). They

> must be " nuts. " What kind of tool do I need to remove them?

>

> Jane

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

P.S., there are some ovens which still require back of oven

access despite the access to the flange from inside the oven.

No big deal; the 1/4 nut driver will remove those rear panel

screws.

Also, set the oven to " accept cookies " . " Cookies " are small

pieces of food which contain wheat, sugar and flavor.

[Guest guest]

Stan wrote:

>If you gently remove the element, you should see the wires, or

>perhaps the element unplugs after unscrewing the flange. If

>these are slip-on blade connectors, with the wires sort of

>coming out with the element, then wriggle them while pulling

>them off of the element blade connectors. Be careful not to

>lose the wires in the cabinet.

Alas, only one wire came out with the old element. :-(

I've got a call in to an organization that helps home-owners find

people who can fix things.

Buying the 1/4 inch nut driver was easy. Thanks for the advice and

instructions.

Jane

[Guest guest]

> Alas, only one wire came out with the old element. :-(

It still may be worth opening up the back and having a look.

That's consistent with the type which requires opening up the

back.

- s

[Guest guest]

Stan wrote:

>It still may be worth opening up the back and having a look.

>That's consistent with the type which requires opening up the

>back.

I'm not sure I can get to the back on my own. The range is stuck in

between two pieces of counter (with storage cabinets/drawers

underneath). I guess I could remove the drawer from the range (the

drawer is under the oven) and see if that would give me " purchase, "

something to hang on to and haul. Once I got it out, though, I might

be stuck with it in the middle of the floor. And I can't shut the

cats out of the kitchen, all their stuff is here.

Did I mention that I'm afraid to switch the circuit breaker back on

because that wire is wandering around loose? That means (of course)

that now the burners can't be used either.

Well, maybe I'll try dislodging the range and looking at the back.

But not tonight. Maybe in the morning. If I feel up to it.

Jane

[Guest guest]

I wrote:

>I'm not sure I can get to the back on my own.

Nope. Can't budge it.

Jane

[Guest guest]

It's fixed! Took the man all of eight minutes, and part of that time

he was waiting for me to flip the circuit breaker back on. When I

expressed amazed delight, he said, " Well, I've been doing this for 27

years. "

He didn't even need to pull the range out, didn't take the back off,

just worked through the oven.

I'm happy. :-)

Jane

[Guest guest]

You are cookin'!

~~Bonnie

> It's fixed!

> I'm happy. :-)

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