Dave A. May 05, 2017 for Model Number MER6772BAW While the oven was in use, I touched the lower oven element with a plastic spatula. Right away the power on the entire stove went out. I tried resetting the circuit breaker, but it just popped back off. When I unplugged the oven and reset it was fine. If the element is damaged, would the circuit breaker shut down until you replace the element? Could I take out the element out and turn the breaker back on and test/use the other oven and burners? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Dave, You should first check for loose connections at the terminal block where the power cord connects to the unit. If good you should check the unit for a short. This can be done by testing with an ohm meter from a connection at the terminal block to chassis ground with power disconnected from the unit. If a connection is present you will get a reading. This can be located by disconnecting components one at a time until continuity disappears. The connection that is disconnected when continuity goes away is the shorted component. You should use the wiring diagram to aid in pinning down the failed component. Read More...
Nancy K December 09, 2015 for Model Number JDR8895AAS Our lower oven won't reach the desired temperature. Why?
1 Answer Nancy, You will want to test the oven sensor for 1090 ohms of resistance at room temperature. If this checks ok then test the oven bake element for continuity. If the continuity checks ok then the issue will be a faulty control board on the unit. Read More...
Dez May 26, 2015 for Model Number MER6765BAW Recently had this lower bake element go out. Upon replacing I noticed that the rear of the element (all along the back oven wall) does not heat up. Is this normal for this element?
1 Answer Dez, It is normal for the element to not glow as it comes through the wall and will start glowing at the first bend. If the complete backside is not lighting then this is not a normal issue and you may have just gotten a bad element. Read More...
Jackson February 22, 2015 for Model Number MER6755AAB If the bottom oven lower element on a Maytag Gemini is replaced because of shorting out as instructed and it still doesn't work (upper element also doesn't work though not visibly damaged), do I assume I need to replace the control board at $350? Power gets to all other parts of the oven and the digital readouts all look normal.
Rony November 30, 2014 for Model Number Maytag Gemin I have Maytag Gemini Oven and I would like to replace the baking element. I found in your web site: Element, Bake Lower Part Number: AP4656327 But it is for Whirlpool . It looks the same to what I have . Are these the same? Thanks , Rony Dekel
1 Answer Rony, Maytag is currently owned by Whirlpool and all Maytag parts will list "Made by Whirlpool". To guarantee this is the correct replacement listed for your appliance we would need the model number to the unit. Thanks. Read More...
Jose November 15, 2014 for Model Number MER6772BAS Replaced lower oven bake element, still won't heat up,what are the options? Thanks.
1 Answer Jose, you'll need to test for 240v going to the element. If you have 240v @ the element, replace the element. If the board is not sending 240v to the element you'll need to replace the board, part number WP5701M403-60. Thanks! Read More...
J. September 22, 2014 for Model Number Whirlpool Gemini Range came with the house. It has always cooked about 30 degrees too hot (put a thermometer inside) in the lower oven. Top oven burns the bottom of things also (so that may have the same problem). Recently, our bottom oven heating coil broke. Would a bad coil be the reason the oven was cooking so hot or is it likely there are other issues? Trying to figure out whether to fix or get something else. No idea how old this is, but maybe 9-11 years based on other appliances in the house.
1 Answer Hello J., The element burning out would produce higher temperatures but that would only be during and up to the failure. The more likely suspect would be the temperature sensor (WP7430P044-60 upper oven sensor or 12001656 lower oven sensor). Remember, this is an electronic component that is exposed to high temperatures and failures are common and expected from them. You can test it from the board for about 1100 ohms of resistance at about 70°F. The sensor should be tapped on during testing in case of intermittent connection. If it fails the test, you should test it again from the sensor connector. If it passes, look for a problem in the harness 5171P462-60 between the sensor and the control. If it fails again, replace it. Read More...
Scott February 19, 2014 for Model Number MER6870AAQ Hello I have a similar question to the customer with the back left portion not glowing. I have replaced this part as well the back left doesn't glow however after the front portion glow about 4/5 to other side and on it doesn't glow. Really just the front portion glows is this normal also or could there be another issue with oven?
1 Answer Hello Scott. you need to check and see if the voltage coming to the unit is good. It should be 240 volts. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
1 Answer Hello OK. Over time bake elements break down and can burn up. Usually it is caused by food spilling onto the elements, but that is not always the case. Read More...
Roger October 31, 2013 for Model Number mer6872bas When I put in the new element the wire and connector on the right appeared to be twisted upside down. I made what appeared to be a proper connection with the new but the element barely gets warm. When I set the bake at 450 most of the heat come from the broil element on top. Would I have been able to get a proper connection if one connector was upside down? What should I try next?
1 Answer Hello Roger. Make sure the wiring on the unit is good. If all wiring is good, you will need to replace the control board if the element is new. Read More...