Removing The Bake Element - Whirlpool Rooper Service Manual

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect from electrical supply before servic-
ing unit.
Failure to do so could result in death or electrical
shock.
CAUTION: When you work on the electric range,
be careful when handling the sheet metal parts.
Sharp edges may be present, and you can cut
yourself if you are not careful.
1. Turn off the electrical supply to the range.
2. Remove the oven door (use the procedure
shown on page 1-14).

REMOVING THE BAKE ELEMENT

RED WIRES
Cooking Products Service Manual
Original July, 1996
© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation
3. Remove the oven racks.
4. Remove the two screws from the bake ele-
ment mounting plate and pull the element
forward just enough to access the terminals.
5. Unplug the two wires from the old bake ele-
ment and remove the element.
6. Connect the two red wires to the new bake
element terminals, push the element back
into place, and mount it to the liner with its
mounting screws. NOTE: Do not overtighten
the screws or you will strip the threads. Also,
make sure that the element lays flat on the
floor of the liner.
7. Reassemble the range.
MOUNTING
PLATE
SCREW (2)
BAKE ELEMENT
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