tiny fire in the oven which burnt itself out but in the process burned the element and now it won't heat... what do I do? HELP!
2006-12-01 16:35:14 · 10 answers · asked by lifesong0622 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Safety first, you can pull the plug from the wall, just to be sure.Remove the element by unscrewing the little screws on either side. Disconnect the wires. Take it to any hardware store, appliance section. They need to see the length of the tips. You cannot buy one just from the shape of the element, it will not work. This is a DIY job. You do not need a repair man to charge you an hour labour and one replacement piece. I did mine a month ago and was so surprised as to how easy it is, and inexpensive.
2006-12-02 00:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That element probably unplugs by pulling it straight out. Turn off the oven and let it cool. Grab the element and pull it out. Bring it to an appliance repair store and get a new replacement element to plug in.
You could also buy it online at Appliance Repair Clinic web site. You type in the make and model of the oven and they show you a picture and a price to buy it.
2006-12-02 00:42:31 · answer #2 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call a repairman, you are going to need to replace the heating element. However, next oven you get, have a box of Arm & Hammer Baking soda (orange box found in the baking aisle in the grocery story with the flour and baking powder, etc. ) When you see smoke or have a spill, immediately dump baking soda on the sight to smother smoke and flame instantly and when the oven is cold, you can wipe away the mess.
2006-12-02 00:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by teacupn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most oven elements can be removed easily by pulling out or by removing a couple of screws. take it out and check for continuity with a meter. if no continuity take it to your local dealer and they can order a replacement. if continuity is ok you may have burned a wire, which can be replaced if you are mechanically inclined. i have a hard time believing the element is ruined due to the fact that they get extremely hot in use.
2006-12-02 00:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by clydephelpssr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propably need to replace the bake element. Sounds like you got a "hot spot" of carbonized food, and it"s burned out. Many times you can just look at the bake element and see where it has burned -- there will be a crater burn hole usually. Not a complicated procedure.
2006-12-02 00:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by Spock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's a self-cleaning oven, try using the self-cleaning feature. this usually safety-locks the oven and turns the heat ALL the way up, which turns pizza and other crud into little black cinders. When it's done cleaning and it's cooled down, it will let you re-open the oven. Clean it out with an oven cleaner (it's OK to clean the elements but they shouldn't need it), then heat it up empty a few times to get rid of the oven cleaner smell. Then you should be able to use it again. If that doesn't work call a repairman.
2006-12-02 00:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The elements can be replaced. They're held in in the back of the stove. Write down the brand and model number of your stove and go to an appliance store. They can probably even show you how to change it.
2006-12-02 00:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by UNI Panther 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heating element shorted out . Please call a professional. Most heating elements are 240 volts and too dangerous to repair yourself
2006-12-02 00:45:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i'm not sure if you can fix it but try calling a repair man or maybe you can even bye the part if its out on the market. i'm not completely sure i know that happened to my mom one day lolbut she found the part so maybe you can to but it might be better if you call a repair man. hope that helps a little
2006-12-02 00:45:56 · answer #9 · answered by alive_but_broken17 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call a repairman to replace the element
2006-12-02 09:36:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋