by Diane Driskill | Nov 19, 2018 | range/oven and stove top replacement parts
If the knobs on your stove, oven or range are no longer readable, why not replace them with new, shiny and readable control knobs.
Many times we are so busy cooking and cleaning up afterwards that we may neglect to take a few minutes to wipe clean the control knobs that may have been spattered with grease or whatever it was that we were cooking. After time the numbers will begin to slowly disappear and it may be difficult to keep the stove burners at the correct cooking temperature.
If your stove knobs are no longer readable then it’s time to replace them and this is very easy to do. Locate your model number, order the knobs and once you have them in your possession begin work removing the old knobs.
Turn the knob to the off position and make certain the burner is off. Grasp the knob with your hand and pull it forward and away from the stove. If it’s not budging because it has grease buildup behind it you can use a non-greasy lubricant to spray behind it. You can also take a flat, thin tool or a butter knife, nothing sharp, run it behind the knob and work around it carefully with the tool or knife. Normally they are not difficult to remove. After removing the knob, be sure to clean the surface and the stem behind the knob.
Once you have the knobs removed you can align the replacement knob on the stem of your stove where the old knob was and gently press the new replacement knob into it’s correct position. Rotate the knob fully to make certain it goes thru each temperature setting. If you are replacing a knob on a gas stove you will need to turn it on and listen for the pilot light to ignite.
by Jeff | Nov 16, 2018 | range/oven and stove top replacement parts
A kitchen cooktop cleaner that really works.
Thanksgiving day is almost upon us and if you are wanting to spiff up your glass ceramic cooktop, both before the big day and after, I suggest you use a product called Cerama Bryte.
This is a product that I would not be without. Cooking can sometimes be extremely messy and difficult to clean up without a cleaner that really works.
Some foods that bubble over the sides of your cooking pots and pans or splatter endlessly when you happen to turn your back on what you are preparing on the cooktop, are just really difficult to remove with soap, water and elbow grease.
Once you give Cerama Bryte a try, I’m certain that you also will never want to be without it.
by Jeff | Nov 15, 2018 | Cooktop Top Burner, Heating Elements, Oven Repair Help, range/oven and stove top replacement parts
This is a list of some of the most common reasons why a burner or heating element on your stove or cooktop will not heat or is not functioning properly.
Always make sure that the surface burners are not hot and have cooled down before handling them. If one of the surface burners have stopped working on your oven or stoves cooktop you can simply do a visual check and see if there is a break in the element or if the element has bubbling, a burned hole or blistering. If the element does have visible damage it is more than likely bad. However, you can’t always tell if an element is good or bad by just examining it with your eyes.
Check to make sure that the surface element has not become loose from the terminal block that it is plugged into. Some surface burners simply plug into the receptacle – terminal block requiring no tools for removal or replacement. Other coil burner elements have a screw attaching them to the receptacle – terminal block. Make sure that the screws are tight and have not come loose, a regular or Phillips head screw driver will be required.
If the coil element still does not heat up after the above procedures have been performed you will need to do a continuity test. If you have a multi meter or OHM meter you can check the element for continuity, if the element shows continuity then it is good. If it shows no continuity then the element is bad and will need to be replaced.
Surface Element Parts
If the damage is on the terminal ends of the element with corrosion buildup or signs of charred or burnt spots it is a good idea to replace the terminals as well or else you might not have good electrical contact after the new element has been installed.
If you have checked the coil burner element for continuity and it is good, next you need to check the receptacle terminals and wires for obvious damage such as burnt spots, melted plastic, arching or corrosion, if damage is found you need to replace the terminal block with a new one. If you have checked the coil element and the terminal block receptacle and have determined that they are both good and in working order, you will need to check the infinite switch – surface burner switch for continuity. It is the switch that the coil burner selector knob is attached to on the console or top of your oven/stove, depending on the make and model. If the switch is bad replace it with a new one.
More stove/range/oven repair help
Above I have listed the most common reasons why a stove/oven cooktop coil element will not heat or function properly. If you are not able to repair your oven/range/cooktop with the repair help that I have listed above you should call a reputable and qualified service technician who can, hopefully get your oven back in working order.
by Jeff | Nov 14, 2018 | Cooktop Top Burner, GE Oven/Range/Cooktop Repair Help, Heating Elements, range/oven and stove top replacement parts
If your GE oven is not heating up, check the bake element for burnt spots, breaks or any other visible damage to the element.
The day before Thanksgiving 2017 I was preparing dinner for our family that was driving in the next day. I have an older GE double oven and rarely use the bottom oven. I was getting ready to bake the ham, turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes and everything else yummy for Thanksgiving dinner. I turned the top oven on and placed the turkey in it then turned on the bottom oven and as I was placing the ham in it, discovered, much to my surprise, it was not heating. Guess that’s what I deserve for waiting until the last minute and not thinking ahead.
Since it was the day before Thanksgiving there was no way I could schedule a repairman to come out and fix my oven. My husband did some trouble shooting and found that the bake element had a burnt spot on it and figured that is why it was not heating.
We did get through Thanksgiving dinner but it would have been so much easier with two ovens. We went online and ordered a bake element for the bottom oven and at a very reasonable price. My husband installed the new bake element after watching a few “how to” appliance repair videos on line. These were extremely helpful because this was something he had never done before and we wanted to make certain it was done correctly and safely.
Oven Bake Elements
After the bake element was installed we turned the oven on and it began to smoke. We were alarmed that maybe the bake element had somehow been installed incorrectly so we went back online to a very informative how to video and it explained why bake elements smoke after being installed in electric ovens. It stated that the elements are coated to stop them from rusting. Makes sense huh…
I never realized the luxury of having a double oven while preparing large dinners, I had always just taken it for granted that they would be working properly.
When doing repair work on electrical appliances that you are not familiar with, it’s always a good idea to find a reliable video showing step by step how to repair the appliance. In the case of replacing the bake element, be certain to turn off the 220 breaker supplying electricity to the unit or to unplug the oven from the wall outlet.
by Jeff | Nov 6, 2018 | GE Oven Control Board, oven control board, range/oven and stove top replacement parts
by Diane Driskill | Nov 6, 2018 | Uncategorized |
If F1 is showing up on the touchpad or keypad on the top of your oven along with an annoying beeping sound. This might help you fix the problem.
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This is an error code that indicates there is a problem or malfunction with the oven or stove. But this does not always require a service repair call or appliance technician.
Here are a few simple things that you can try yourself to solve this issue.
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Push the cancel button on your oven or stove key pad, if this procedure worked, the beeping sound and the F1 code will have disappeared. If step (1) did not solve the issue let’s move on to step (2).
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If your oven or stove has a cord that is plugged into the wall socket you can unplug it from the outlet for 10 or 20 minutes. After this time you can plug the oven cord back into the electrical outlet and see if this has solved your problem. However, your oven may not have a regular extension cord that plugs into a wall outlet/socket. This means that it is hard wired into the electrical box, if this is the case on your oven you will need to locate the circuit breaker in your homes fuse box that supplies electricity to your oven/range or stove.
You will need to flip the circuit breaker to off position for 10 to 20 minutes. After this time you can flip the circuit breaker back to the on position. If this does not solve the problem of the F1 and beeping sound this means that the Oven Control Board Electronic Oven Control (EOC) has failed or the oven temperature sensor is bad.
If you are not comfortable and have any doubts whatsoever with any of the tasks listed above, please do not attempt these procedures. Call a reputable, qualified appliance service technician to install these oven replacement parts.
