DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the bake element on a GE electric range. The most common reasons for replacing the bake element are when the oven doesn’t bake evenly, won’t heat, won’t turn off, or won’t turn on.
All of the information for this bake element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA
Tools needed: nutdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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In this video, we will show one or more of these icons to alert you when to use caution, as with any repair.
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As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Your first step is to remove the oven racks.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Next, remove the mounting screws and carefully pull out the old bake element.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Disconnect the two wires and remove the old element.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Be aware that if you are unable to easily reach the wires, you may need to remove the back panel to access them.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Install the new bake element by connecting the wires, inserting the element into the oven cavity, and securing the mounting screws.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
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Replace the back panel if necessary, replace the oven racks, and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.