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Bake Element
Both main and companion ovens utilize true
•
hidden bake elements.
The bake element is composed of 2 elements
•
and is replaced as one unit.
• The main oven bake element number 1 is rated
at 1200 watts, has an approximate resistance
value of 46.6
Ω
, and draws approximately 4.6
amps.
The main oven bake element number 2 is rated
•
at 1000 watts, has an approximate resistance
value of 55.9
Ω
, and draws approximately 3.7
amps.
The companion oven bake element number
•
1 is rated at 1000 watts, has an approximate
resistance value of 55.9
Ω
, and draws
approximately 3.7 amps.
The companion oven bake element number
•
2 is rated at 600 watts, has an approximate
resistance value of 93.2
Ω
, and draws
approximately 2.3 amps.
The bake element connector is located behind
•
the access panel below the door.
The bake element is located under the oven
•
fl
oor.
To remove a bake element:
Remove the oven door.
1.
(See
Door Assembly
.)
Lower the relay board access panel to provide
2.
needed clearance. (See
Oven Relay Board
.)
If necessary, extend the right front leveling leg
3.
down to provide the needed clearance to lower
the bake element shelf. (See
Installation
.)
4. Remove the lower access panel.
p
h
i
Lower
Access
P
a
nel
Re
m
ove screws
5. Disconnect the bake element wire harness.
Caution:
In the following step, the shelf is heavy and
will drop down once the screws are removed.
Note:
The bake element shelf in the companion
•
oven may not drop down if the leveling leg is
retracted. Raise the front of the range to lower
the leg and prevent interference.
If the hidden bake assembly does not lower far
•
enough to access it, make sure the relay board
and front legs are suf
fi
ciently out of the way to
provide adequate clearance. DO NOT TRY TO
FORCE THE HIDDEN BAKE ELEMENT.
6. Remove the two T-15 Torx screws to lower the
bake element shelf. Use CAUTION as the shelf is
heavy and may drop down once the screws are
removed.
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