A break or flaw in a heating coil can prevent the surface element from heating properly. If a portion of the element doesn't heat, replace the surface element. In this article, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to change the surface element in Kenmore Oven 790-90012D. Before begin the process of replacement, prepare some tools: Phillips screwdriver, pliers, work gloves, sturdy prop such as a heavy stick. Warn you, this guide isn’t simple and not made for beginners. Usually that guide takes 45 minutes. Let’s start!
- Unplug your oven. If more convenient shut off circuit breakers.
- Opening the cooktop. Open the oven door completely and remove the screws from the bottom front lip of the glass cooktop frame. Carefully pull the cooktop assembly slightly forward to release the front lip of the glass cooktop frame from the front cabinet support bracket. Raise the front of the cooktop slightly to release the frame sides from the front support bracket then pull the cooktop forward to release the hinge tabs from the slots in the backguard. Lift the front edge of the glass cooktop and prop it open. Place the prop at the front of the range under the center of the cooktop’s front lip where it's steady, so the cooktop won't fall. Avoid damaging the oven cavity insulation when propping open the glass cooktop.
- Releasing the surface element. Without disturbing the prop, carefully remove the screws from the front surface elements’ support bracket and lower the front elements and bracket onto the oven insulation. To release a rear surface element, first release the front surface elements as just described and then continue with these steps: Carefully remove the screws from the rear surface elements’ support bracket and lower the rear elements and bracket onto the oven insulation. Carefully remove the prop and lift the ceramic glass cooktop assembly up and off the range so you have room to replace the rear surface element.
- Replacing surface element. Mark the mounting holes on the support bracket so you can reinstall the mounting clips in the same holes when you install the new element. Using pliers, release the element’s mounting clips from the support bracket. Transfer the wires one at a time from the existing surface element to the new surface element. Transfer the surface element mounting clips from the existing surface element to the new surface element. Attach the new element to the mounting bracket.
- Reattaching the elements to the glass cooktop. If you’re replacing a front surface element, attach the front surface elements’ support bracket and elements to the cooktop. If you’re replacing a rear surface element, place the cooktop on the top of the range and prop it up securely. Attach the rear surface elements’ support bracket and surface elements to the cooktop. Repeat the process to attach the front surface elements.
- Reattaching the cooktop (according step 2).
- Connect the oven with an electrical outlet in the wall. If your oven were pulled out, push it back. Make sure that the oven is set on the right level.
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