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For about a year or so I have had difficulty with the oven racks slipping off the groove. If the rack is secure on one side, it is almost falling off on the other side. I thought that the problem may have been that at one point I ran the clean cycle with the racks in. I bought new racks, thinking that the heat had damaged them. The new racks fit exactly like the old ones did. The problem is not the racks, it is the oven. Somehow the inside of the oven must have expanded slightly. What do you suggest?:confused:
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Originally Posted by: ltwining  For about a year or so I have had difficulty with the oven racks slipping off the groove. If the rack is secure on one side, it is almost falling off on the other side. I thought that the problem may have been that at one point I ran the clean cycle with the racks in. I bought new racks, thinking that the heat had damaged them. The new racks fit exactly like the old ones did. The problem is not the racks, it is the oven. Somehow the inside of the oven must have expanded slightly. What do you suggest?:confused: I, Yes, your oven cavity has warped outwards, it may or may not, be due to the racks were in during a S/C cycle. You may want to try this oversized rack, Part number: AP4039373
I think it will work for you. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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Thank you, Joe! I may be missing something but when I look at the picture of the rack that you posted, it looks like it is 23" across. My oven is 24" across and now that it has warped outward, actually needs racks that are 24 1/4" across. Do you know of a rack that would work in this case?
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Originally Posted by: ltwining Thank you, Joe! I may be missing something but when I look at the picture of the rack that you posted, it looks like it is 23" across. My oven is 24" across and now that it has warped outward, actually needs racks that are 24 1/4" across. Do you know of a rack that would work in this case? I, The largest oven rack I have on file for your unit is 23 1/32" wide. I do have a rack from a different brand range that is larger, Part number: AP2031136
It is approximately 24" X 15" ***On your measurement, did you allow 1/16" to 1/8" for expansion and contraction of the rack, when it's in the oven ? *** As a last resort, You may want to return to the AppliancePartsPros.com sight, use the Common Parts order screen, and enter "Oven Rack", in the parts description header. You'll need to use the "grid"squares as an approximate measurement, and order the appropriate sized rack, and compare it visually to the rack in your range. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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Will the 24" rack you sighted work in Frigidaire oven, by my measure need at least 24 " needed. Could a machine shop weld extension safely...
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Originally Posted by: ottotom Will the 24" rack you sighted work in Frigidaire oven, by my measure need at least 24 " needed. Could a machine shop weld extension safely...
Thanks Ottotom, I wouldn't count on a shop being able to weld an extension on a rack, safely, or without more damage, than it's worth. An oven rack, is an oven rack, as long as the configuration is simillar, they' re universal fit. As I said, in the previous post, go to the APP Parts home page, select "common parts", type in "oven rack", there are several pages of part numbers, with pictures and dimensions, in most cases. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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Hey Joe,
I followed the link from the blog page for AP2031136, and received a GE
WB48k5022...is it the same one? Reason I asked is it is less then 24"...too
small and needs to go back...have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Otto
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Originally Posted by: ottotom Hey Joe,
I followed the link from the blog page for AP2031136, and received a GE
WB48k5022...is it the same one? Reason I asked is it is less then 24"...too
small and needs to go back...have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Otto Otto, There can be as much as a 1/8 in. difference in the actual rack dimensions,but that should not create a major problem, As I said in the previous post, under "oven rack " in our "Common Parts" heading, we have over 300 oven racks and rack accessories. You may need to measure the oven cavity, from wall to wall, at the widest area, deduct 1/8 inch from the width, and review the list, using the grid system on the photos and order the appropriate rack(s). For instance, Part number: AP2929130
The description indicates it is approximately 25" wide by 16" deep. Using the grid system, it appears to be more like, 25 1/8 by 16 1/8 inches. Were you to order this rack, you may recieve one that is exactly 25 by 16 inches, or one that could be 24 7/8 by 15 7/8 inches. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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Joe, Thanks, I rechecked the cavity and the grids from previous purchase...Part received measured 23 5/8"...I only opened one of 2 racks...is there much of a difference between production lots? Anyway oven cavity is 24 1/8" wide top and bottom...the approx measuers are a killer...does the cavity expand upon heating or the rack, or both...if another casserol drops, I'm dead meat.... Try try again, this will be order # 3...cold measure of current rack is 23 7/8" and it will drop off when loaded...took this stuff for granted before I bought this house last summer.... Any final suggestions? Thanks Originally Posted by: Joe / APP Team Otto, There can be as much as a 1/8 in. difference in the actual rack dimensions,but that should not create a major problem, As I said in the previous post, under "oven rack " in our "Common Parts" heading, we have over 300 oven racks and rack accessories. You may need to measure the oven cavity, from wall to wall, at the widest area, deduct 1/8 inch from the width, and review the list, using the grid system on the photos and order the appropriate rack(s). For instance, Part number: AP2929130
The description indicates it is approximately 25" wide by 16" deep. Using the grid system, it appears to be more like, 25 1/8 by 16 1/8 inches. Were you to order this rack, you may recieve one that is exactly 25 by 16 inches, or one that could be 24 7/8 by 15 7/8 inches. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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Originally Posted by: ottotom Joe,
Thanks, I rechecked the cavity and the grids from previous purchase...Part received measured 23 5/8"...I only opened one of 2 racks...is there much of a difference between production lots?
Anyway oven cavity is 24 1/8" wide top and bottom...the approx measuers are a killer...does the cavity expand upon heating or the rack, or both...if another casserol drops, I'm dead meat....
Try try again, this will be order # 3...cold measure of current rack is 23 7/8" and it will drop off when loaded...took this stuff for granted before I bought this house last summer....
Any final suggestions? Thanks Otto, What about the middle of the cavity ? You may want to consider this oven rack, Part number: AP2031159
It measures out at approximately 24 1/8" by 15 1/2 Using the grid panel on the photo. As for production lots, yes , there can be differences, in width an length, but very seldom more than 1/8 in. either way. ( some manufacturers take it as far 1/32 in.) As for expansion, yes, both components expand, the cavity more than the racks, the average expansion on a cavity is approvimately 1/32 to 1/16 in. Hunting for replacement racks, can be frustrating, especially on a unit that has a bowed, warped cavity. Good Luck, :) :) :)
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