How to Replace The Burner Receptacle in an Electric Stove Top

If one of the burners on your electric stove has ceased to work and replacing the burner element doesn't fix the problem, it might be the receptacle is bad.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Receptacle
• Screwdriver
• Wire stripper or utility knife

1. 
    

   Test the element by switching elements from one of the burners that you know does work. If it doesn't get hot then it's probably the receptacle. The receptacle is the part under the stove top that the burner element plugs into. You can buy it in larger hardware stores like Lowes. They will be next to the burner elements.

2. Unplug the stove from the wall. This will be a big 220v plug and may be hard to get out. If you can't pull it out, turn off the power to the stove at the breaker box. You want to be absolutely sure there is no power going to the range.

3. 
    

   Unscrew the old receptacle from the stove top. Open up the stove lid and prop it up if necessary.

4. 
    

   Cut the wires to the old receptacle close to where they come up from below or in back. Leave about 2" sticking out so you can maneuver the wires.

5. 
    

   Strip the wires about 1/4". You will remove all insulation from the wires so that they are bare.

6. 
    

   Twist the new wires onto the wires of the stove, using the included wire nuts. Tighten them securely.

7. 
    

   Screw the new receptacle onto the stove top using the new screw that came with the kit.

8. Close the lid and install the element. Plug the stove back in or turn on the breaker. Test the element to make sure it works.

Tips & Warnings

• Make absolutely sure that the electricity is off to the stove before doing any repairs.

[goodselfme]

on 2/3/2009 Good cautions and also details to change burners. 5*