Burner not heating? Replace the element receptacle and wire kit. Fixes burned or broken receptacles causing inoperative burners. DIY-friendly repair.
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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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