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The oven/broiler/and self-cleaning features are not working. We think it is the clock/oven control (part # WB27T10027). We are wondering, since the stove is almost 12 years old-how would we replace a burner if one went out. Is the smooth top, easy to remove, etc. Can you please advise us. We are debating between repairing and replacing the stove.

Thank you,

Nancy Taylor

[Joe / APP Team]

Originally Posted by str@sbcglobal.net

The oven/broiler/and self-cleaning features are not working. We think it is the clock/oven control (part # WB27T10027). We are wondering, since the stove is almost 12 years old-how would we replace a burner if one went out. Is the smooth top, easy to remove, etc. Can you please advise us. We are debating between repairing and replacing the stove.

Thank you,

Nancy Taylor

Nancy,

Replacing a surface element on most smooth top ranges is relatively easy. just a little awkward due to the size of the cooktop.

Here's an example :

1. Turn off the electrical supply to the range.
2. Open the oven door and remove the screws from under the front of the maintop, then close the oven door.
3. Slide the maintop forward and remove the ground wire and main harness strain relief from the rear of the maintop.
4. Lay a protective covering between the maintop and the range to protect the finish, then turn the maintop over and lay it on the covering so

that you can access the components.

5. Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the limiter, and remove the screws then pull the sensor tube out of the element, and remove the limiter. If you are only replacing the limiter, carefully install the new limiter in the element, and reconnect the wires to the terminals

6. At the back of the maintop, remove the screw from the retaining bracket that contains the defective surface element and limiter, then carefully raise the end of the bracket, and lift the element and limiter from the maintop.

7. If you are replacing a surface element, disconnect the wires from the terminals and reconnect them to the new element, then carefully install the limiter in the new surface element.
8. Remove the old element, clean the glass of any debris, and install the new element.
9. Reinstall the maintop and reassemble the range.

Thanks and Good Luck,