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Note:
When reinstalling the sensor, use a small
fl
at-
blade screwdriver to push and guide the sensor wire
harness into the oven liner.
Broil Element
The broil element is composed of an inner and
•
an outer (broil boost) element. It is replaced as
one unit.
The outer (broil boost) element will be energized
•
when BROIL is selected and less than 3 surface
units are in operation. Once the third surface
unit is turned on, broil boost will be de-
energized.
The broil elements will not work if the
•
temperature probe is plugged in.
• The broil element is located on the back wall of
the oven. The oven sensor must be removed to
access the broil element.
Carefully pull, then lower the broiler element
4.
towards the front of the oven.
Note:
There is a gasket placed between the element
bracket and the oven cavity. Be sure to install the
gasket to its original location.
Remove the seven ¼-in. hex-head screws (upper
3.
oven) or the
fi
ve ¼-in. hex-head screws (lower
oven) that hold the broiler to the top of the oven
cavity.
IMPORTANT:
The lower wattage outer element
utilizes
3
/
16
16
-in. terminal connections. The higher
wattage inner element utilizes ¼-in. terminal
connections.
Disconnect the wires from the broiler element.
2.
Upper Oven
Broil Element
Lower Oven
To remove the broil element:
Remove the sensor. (See
1.
Oven Temperature
Sensor
.)
Broiler Element Ratings*
Element Wattage
Resistance
Amps
Upper oven
outer element
500
115.2
Ω
2.1
Upper oven
inner element
2500
23
Ω
10
Lower oven
outer element
950
60.6
Ω
3.75
Lower oven
inner element
2650
21.7
Ω
10.5
*Ratings are approximate.
Broil Element
