RS742*04 Hotpoint Range - Instructions

I am a CPA and not real handy at all. But I was able to remove the old element and install the new element in less then 15 minutes. It burned out on Saturday, I ordered new one FED-ex to speed up- received new one, on Tuesday. Very quick, and this was last week, the week prior to Thanksgiving- so my wife really needed our oven. Perfect fit. And I am not related to this company in any way, nor was I paid anything to say this, just happy this worked- or we'd be spending a lot more money.

Unpluged Stove, Unscrewed the wires attached to the Element in the back of stove after I removed the cover. Removed the two screws that held the Element at the back of the oven compartment. Then replaced the Element with the new one and put back the screws, the wires and the cover in the same sequence iI took it apart. Plugged it back in works like new!

Unplugged oven. Removed the two screws from inside the oven that secured element to the back. I then removed the protective cover for the plug from behind the oven-three screws. Disconnected the element from the electrical wires, removed and replaced the element. And reassembled the cover and all the screws in reverse order. Plugged it in. Presto, 5 mins and works great.

Repair was super easy - read the other stories posted. They give more than adequate instruction.

Amazingly helpful website. Found the part, instructions to install, and able to order in less than 20 minutes!

I first turn off the 220 power braker to the electric stove. Making sure the stove and element is very cool.

I then removed the two screws that hold the lower baking element in place. Pull gently on the element not to break the wires from the wall of the stove (about 3 to 4 inches).

I than unscrewed the right and left wire attached to the element with the nut driver. (This old element was attached with small nut screws. The new one has screws that use a screw driver). Keeping the wires apart, I removed the old element and replace it with the new element part.

In replacing the new element, facing the stove I connected the black wires to the left side (my left hand) and the white wire to the right side (my right hand) with the new screws using a screw driver. REMEMBER TO REPLACE THE WIRES BACK THE WAY THEY CAME OFF WHEN THE STOVE WAS WORKING PROPERTLY. Attach the element back to the stove and turn the breaker on. Easy to do job.

removed 2 screws that hold the element in place, then pulled element out took 2 more screws out and reversed proc. I couldn't have had a better rep to help me find the right part. Thank you

I had a friend of mine who came to my home equipped with screwdrivers and flashlight. After turning off the electricity at the fuse box he removed the oven door (for easier access),removed the screws,pulled out the existing element far enough to disconnect the wires, placed the new one into place, connected the wires, screwed the new one into place
turned the power back on, turned on the oven and after about 15 seconds, the element began to turn from a dark gray to a light color beginning to turn orange.

My husband removed the screws holding the element, disconnected the wires from the old element. He then reattached the wires to the new element, putting it back into place, tightened the screws, and we were cooking again. The shipping service was GREAT! I ordered the part on-line and it arrived next day! Thanks!

I removed the original element with socket set (two hex nuts). I removed the element and face plate, reversing the steps when installing the new element. It was simple.

I have some electrical experience. It was simple to remove and install. You just have to pay attention to wiring upon removal and installation.

The bake element is very easy to replace. Turn off the circuit breaker to the stove. Two screws (1/4" socket needed, not screwdriver) come out to release the plate, then two more screws of the same size to unfasten the element to the stove wiring. Reverse the process to put the new one back in. I let my fourteen year old son do the whole thing. By the way, the photo of the element on the web site did not look like the element in my stove. I called customer support and was assured that it was the proper part. When it arrived, it did exactly match my element. The photo on the web site was incorrect. (Part number PS249466)

Simply removed the old part and istalled the new one with 2 nuts and 2 screws. It helps to know what the problem is. That comes with life experience.

Firstly a big thanks to Parts Select.com I order the part on a Monday and it was delivered on the Wednesday of the same week!

Firstly I pulled the stove out of the space between the counter tops. Next I unplugged the stove. I opened the oven door unscrewed the two screws holding the element onto the back of the oven. Next I unscrewed the two screws that fastened the wires onto the two ends of the element. The element was then able to be removed from the oven. I then fitted the new element by repeating the same procedures to take the element out. The whole process took me less than 15 minutes.

fairly easy. Only four screws. The only problem was reaching the back of the oven without hurting my back and being careful not to over tighten the wires to the new burner ends. I wish all repair were as easy.

1st. turned breaker to oven to off position. removed oven racks from oven. removed "2" small metal screws that held baking element in place to back of oven. easily pulled element toward front of oven. removed two additional metal screws that connected "element" to oven wiring. connected new element to wiring using screws, pushed back in place to back of oven, and replaced screws that held baking element in place. replaced oven racks and turned breaker to on position. total time apprx. 7-8 minutes.