| Author | Message | ||
     99savage |
This one should be easy, what can be simpler than an electric range, - right? Hotpoint Model RB775G - about 20 years old - with the previous generation of electronic controls. PROBLEM: Oven heats up at a glacial pace Bake Element = Heats but s l o w l y No visible problems, no breaks, bends or scabs Broiler Element = Heats normally Burners = Heat normally Clock & Timers = Work normally, lights light Circuit Breaker(s) = Not tripped (both legs on breaker physically linked), - worked it a few times anyway Easy enough to pull the bake element but when I do what should be checked? (Have VOM but no other electrical diagnostic tools.) Should I just replace the bake element on the “what else could be wrong” theory? What else could be wrong? Can't find a manual or schematic on line. Thanks! | ||
| Strokizator |
Heck, if the element is cheap enough then just replace it and hope for the best. If the broiler is working then that's the first place I'd start. Otherwise go to a small appliance forum and post your question there. Lots of retired guys there with tons of tips. | ||
| Ourdee |
Check Sears appliance repair or parts supply for cost of the element. Some elements are cheap. Then there is the oddball high dollar ones. Big stove top element for my 50s GE was $60 something. It could be a cheap one though. | ||
| Team_ruthless |
Call american sportbike. If they don't have what you need they will have something to take your mind off your oven so you can focus on the things that really matter. | ||
| 1313 |
I haven't been dealing with this end of cooking products, as I deal with what upcoming regulations they'll have to comply with. But...from my previous life with appliances I found http://www.repairclinic.com/ to be an EXCELLENT resource. For instance, Hotpoint elements (only 92 of 'em...): http://www.repairclinic.com/Hotpoint-Range-Stove-O ven-Heating-Element-Parts If you have the model number, they'll zero you in on exactly what you need. I've never tried it on something quite that old, however. And they have a troubleshooting section: http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Repair-Help On other appliance repair projects, I've also found that a good old fashioned Google search useful in determining what's gone wrong. HTH, 1313 | ||
| Iamike |
If the broiler element is the same as the lower one just swap them and see what happens. We used to have an electric top burner that acted that way. New element fixed it. I use gas though. I can smell it when it doesn't work right. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I have built in separates, I got converted to an induction hob a few years back, & won't have anything else now. BTW, I'm the cook in our house. Electric oven doesn't get very much use. Only gas appliances are the ones in the RV & the BBQ Grill/Plancha on the terrace. Which reminds me, must buy some sausages. | ||
| Etennuly |
I would swap the element after checking the wire connections. |
