How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP2031031 / WB44X200 Oven Bake Element

Replaced element with a new one. 

I lucked onto Appliance Parts Pros web site. After entering my oven model number, it was easy to find the part I needed. I ordered it with expedited delivery and it arrived in warp speed, barely 24 hours after the problem occurred. I replaced the part in my oven and was able to do holiday baking without any delay! Superior service. 

I found an element on appliancepartspros.com and ordered it. It fits fine, works perfectly and the wife is now happy. 

I Googled the brand and word element. Brought me to your site. your search bar found the specific part for my exact model number. The item arrived 2 days earlier than expected. An hour later I smelled brownies. My husband found the package flipped the breaker replace the part in a matter of minutes then baked brownies to test the new part but did not share a single brownie with me!!!!!. Lol I am now sending a link to my son to search for stuff for an appliance of his. He was so impressed with the service and us getting exactly the right part without any hassles. Thank you! 

Turned off the circuit and replaced. 

Installed a new oven bake element. 

I replaced the broken element with one helpfully, correctly suggested by the Appliance Parts Pros website. Watching the video made it a bit less intimidating. 

I used a screwdriver to release the Element from the back of the oven (note: If you can remove the oven door, this is a MUCH easier job!) and pulled the broken Element out enough to be able to disconnect the 2 wires. I needed to use a small wrench as it they were not Phillips screws like the others were. I then removed the broken Element and set the new one in. When tightening the screws to the new Element, I had to hold things in place with a pair of pliers, as the ends of the Element tended to twist. I then stuffed everything back and attached the Element's plate to the back of the oven. (Unfortunately, I had to use the old sheet metal screws as the new Element came with machine screws that were of a larger diameter.) NOTE This job took over twice as long as it should have simply because I couldn't figure out how to remove the oven door. Had I been able to do that, it would've been a 15 minute job, tops. I turned the oven on to verify the work and the Element turned bright red very quickly. We're very satisfied with this Element. 

Took out the bad one, ordered the replacement. Waited two days and installed the new one. 

Used screwdriver and wrench to connect the oven bake element. It was easier than I thought.