Orygunguy for Model Number MES5870AAB What is the proper wiring of the front dual element AP4009116 on a Maytag MES5870AAB? The element supplied has a dual element, a small inner portion and an outer portion that wraps around the inner. The image that you use on your web site shows the OLD style connections. While the connection points are different than those on the original (two points fused rather than using a jumper wire, no problem). Placing the leads on the new connectors as on the old connectors the element does not function to have both elements on at the same time creating a large heating surface ? Can you, please, supply the proper lead conection (by Color) for the "new" element design?
Answer Hi Orygunguy. You did order and receive the correct part number AP4009116. There have been several updates to the elements on several brands. As you noted, there is no wire from the sensor assembly to the element. There is now a permanently fixed umper tab. The heat resistant insulation ring between the outer and inner element has also been removed. Engineers determined, it was an unnecessary component. You should be able to replace the element, and install the wiring location for location(wiring is the same as the old). Your only concern would be to make sure the wires for the 1A and 1B terminals on the sensor device of the old element. Are on the same terminals on the new element, your hot surface light will not work properly if they are not. Thanks for your inquiry. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, May 15, 2012