Removing The Broil 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. Pull the range away from the wall so that you
can access the back.
2. Turn off the electrical supply to the range.
3. Open the oven door and remove it (use the
procedure shown on page 1-14).
4. Remove the oven racks.
5. Remove the screws from the back panel and
remove the panel.

REMOVING THE BROIL ELEMENT

REMOVE
BACK PANEL
6. From behind the range, disconnect the wires
from the broil element terminals.
BACK OF RANGE
BLUE
WIRE
7. From inside the oven, remove the two screws
from the broil element mounting brackets and
the two screws from the mounting plate, then
pull the element forward and remove it.
OVEN
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
BROIL
ELEMENT
8. Mount the new broil element to the back of the
oven liner with its mounting screws. NOTE:
Do not overtighten the screws or you will strip
the threads.
9. From behind the range, connect the wires to
the broil element terminals.
10. Reassemble the range.
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BROIL ELEMENT
TERMINAL
MOUNTING
SCREW
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MOUNTING
PLATE
MACHINE
SCREW
MOUNTING
BRACKET