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Stacey72		#1 Posted : Friday, May 29, 2009 11:19:12 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		I recently had a small fire in my GE oven. (Spectra, I believe). It was in the element and appeared to be electrical in nature. The spark/ flame did not go out until we turned to breaker off. Once the flame was out we could see the element had burned completely in half. I am wondering if it is possible to replace the element rather that buying a new oven. And more importantly, if so, is that a safe thing to do?


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Gene		#2 Posted : Friday, May 29, 2009 1:40:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		What is the complete model number of the oven? Gene.


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Stacey72		#3 Posted : Friday, May 29, 2009 2:20:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		IT is GE JBP26W0B4WW


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Dan O.		#4 Posted : Sunday, May 31, 2009 4:01:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/31/2009(UTC) Posts: 647		Quote: Once the flame was out we could see the element had burned completely in half. That is a common (although possibly frightening :eek: ) way oven elements sometimes fail (see the following link). LINK > How do I test an electric stove element? Quote: is possible to replace the element rather that buying a new oven. That is usually what's done, yes. You can see the element used in your oven and read some tips about that job at the following links: LINK > GE JBP26W0B4WW Bake Element LINK > How do I replace an oven element? JFYI Dan O. www.Appliance411.com The Appliance Information Site =D~~~~~~


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