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Model: J331 Brand: GE Age: More than 10 years
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#1 Posted : Wednesday, June 3, 2009 1:49:03 PM(UTC)
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My old GE electric range needs a new front burner. I ordered part no. WB30M2 based on the description on the part, but now that I have it, I'm not sure it's the correct part. It seems to be the opposite of the old one, when you look at the two "arms" that attach it to the range. Am I supposed to open up the plastic box to attach the new part? The repair manual you offer for GE ranges is out of stock. Thank you.
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, June 3, 2009 4:57:12 PM(UTC)
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I don’t know how your old on is but the WB30M2 just plugs in. If you’re old one didn’t just pull out you got the wrong one.

Here are some pictures [FONT='Times New Roman']and descriptions of units that work with GE ranges GE Range Parts[/FONT]
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7:03:26 PM(UTC)
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The range is probably 30 years old, or so. The old burner does not just plug in. I took it apart and found that the "arms" on the burner go into a plastic box. Inside the box there are two tiny bolts that have to be loosened for the old burner to come off. The new burner (obviously the wrong one) has no extensions to go to those bolts. What part do I need? Other that the arms not ending correctly, the old burner and the new burner look a lot alike. Thank you.
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7:15:54 PM(UTC)
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Sorry - I did look at the photos. The one that comes the closest is the Westinghouse that has small loops at the end, but the loops are vertical. On this range, I think they'd have to be horizontal.
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#5 Posted : Thursday, June 4, 2009 5:40:36 AM(UTC)
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[FONT='Times New Roman']With all you said I believe the part you need is [/FONT]WB30X341 (large hardwire unit) but without seeing the unit I can’t say for sure.
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#6 Posted : Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:03:54 AM(UTC)
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I looked at the photos. That unit doesn't look like mine - it has too many arms. Mine looks just like your photos of WB30X219 or WB30M2 with the exception of the ends. Is there any way I can send you a photo of mine?
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#7 Posted : Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:26:50 AM(UTC)
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You may be able to post it on here. If not use the contact page on that website and you will get an e-mail you can send it to.
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#8 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:44:48 AM(UTC)
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sorry this is taking so long - I had to get help with the photos. I should be able to e-mail them to you as soon as I get the address.
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#9 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 9:24:00 AM(UTC)
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[FONT='Times New Roman']Use this link then go to the contact page and send a message. Then wait for a reply once you get a reply you can send the picture. Appliance Repair Guide For All Major Home Appliances[/FONT]
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#10 Posted : Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:22:22 AM(UTC)
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GE [model J331] electric range needs a new front burner.

You can see the replacement elements for that model going according to its parts list at the following links:

LINK > GE J331 Replacement Large Element, 2 wire

LINK > GE J331 Replacement Small Element, 3 wire

They should have a mounting bracket attached to them that gets screwed to the range top. The wiring is connected directly to the element terminals with screws (which should be included with the replacement element along with the terminal cover insulator).

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