Introduction
Brand: KitchenAid Stove
Purpose of this guide: Replace a Stove Element Receptacle.
This guide will demonstrate how to replace a broken element receptacle in a stove. Make sure to disconnect your power supply before beginning.
Parts
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First, locate the the gas safety shut-off valve and turn off the power supply.
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Remove the pitted scorched burner.
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Remove the drip tray after removing the pitted scorched burner.
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Pull the old receptacle block out and cut the receptacle block.
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To strip the wires, place about an inch from the end of the wire into the mouth of the wire stripper. Carefully cut through the insulation without cutting through the copper wire.
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With the mouth of the wire strippers still closed, pull the sheathing off to the end of the wire.
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Assemble the new receptacle block by snapping the metal attachment to the terminal block.
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Click the wires into the bottom opening of the terminal block.
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Next, strip the end of the wires.
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Install the new receptacle block and tighten the mounting screw securely to ensure proper grounding.
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Put the drip tray back.
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Then, put the pitted scorched burner back.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
