Broil Element - GE Profile PB975 Technical Service Manual

Note: When reinstalling the sensor, use a small fl at-
blade screwdriver to push and guide the sensor wire
harness into the oven liner.

Broil Element

• The broil element is composed of an inner and
an outer (broil boost) element. It is replaced as
one unit.
• The outer (broil boost) element will be energized
when BROIL is selected and less than 3 surface
units are in operation. Once the third surface
unit is turned on, broil boost will be de-
energized.
• The broil elements will not work if the
temperature probe is plugged in.
• The broil element is located on the back wall of
the oven. The oven sensor must be removed to
access the broil element.
Broiler Element Ratings*
Element Wattage
Upper oven 500
outer element
Upper oven 2500
inner element
Lower oven 950
outer element
Lower oven 2650
inner element
*Ratings are approximate.
To remove the broil element:
1. Remove the sensor. (See
.)
Sensor
Resistance Amps
115.2 Ω 2.1
23 Ω 10
3.75
60.6 Ω
21.7 Ω 10.5
Oven Temperature
– 47 –
IMPORTANT: The lower wattage outer element
/
utilizes -in. terminal connections. The higher
3
16 16
wattage inner element utilizes ¼-in. terminal
connections.
2. Disconnect the wires from the broiler element.
3. Remove the seven ¼-in. hex-head screws (upper
oven) or the fi ve ¼-in. hex-head screws (lower
oven) that hold the broiler to the top of the oven
cavity.
Upper Oven
Broil Element
Lower Oven
Broil Element
4. Carefully pull, then lower the broiler element
towards the front of the oven.
Note: There is a gasket placed between the element
bracket and the oven cavity. Be sure to install the
gasket to its original location.