The Element Receptacle and Wire Kit is an OEM part for GE ranges and ovens. It serves as a crucial component in connecting the heating element to the power source, ensuring that electricity can flow to the element for heating.
This kit typically includes a receptacle, wires, and possibly other connectors or hardware needed for installation. Proper connection via this kit is essential for the heating element to function correctly and efficiently.
Symptoms of a bad Element Receptacle and Wire Kit include:
- Heating element not heating properly or at all
- Burn marks or corrosion on the receptacle
- Visible damage or wear on the wires
- Intermittent heating, indicating a loose connection
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Won't start
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Element will not heat
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
One of the burners on my 1990s (?) Hotpoint electric stove was unreliable heating up around 2/3 of the time Earl R. • Presque Isle , ME • August 11, 2022
I ordered the recommended Infinite Heat Switch Kit and Element Receptacle and Wire Kit and installed them. The latter was a breeze, appearing to be exactly the same as the original, except for the wire color. The switch, though, was another story. It is a RobertShaw "replacement" part, designed, it seems, for use in the greatest number of original units as possible. The most obvious difference between this switch and the original (besides its comparatively small size) is the long, segmented...
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