RDE6550E Whirlpool Range

I removed (2) mounting screws from the back of the oven and pulled the element out far enough to access the terminal lugs. I unplugged the old element and plugged in the new element. I also replaced the old mounting screws w/new hardware and replaced one of the terminal lugs on a damaged wire. I went ahead and replaced the broiler elem ... Read more ent at the same time (also only 2 screws on the top of the oven) although there was no indication of a problem. The process was very easy although I caution non-electrically skilled people to insure the power is off at the breaker panel when performing this work and, if the electrical wires are damaged, seek qualified assistance to repair them.

We turned off the power to the unit, removed the old element and secured the wireswith electrical tape to keep them from going back into the insulation at the back of the stove. We ordered a replacement part. After turning off the power to the stove again, we inserted the element and screwed in the brackets. The element worked GREAT! I ... Read more t saved us having to buy a new stove for the rental unit. Thanks, PartSelect!!

I removed the existing knobs and popped the new ones into their place! It was aggravating that I could not find a local source to purchase replacement knobs, so I was very glad to discover PartSelect. Instead of a $1000 replacement cooktop, I replaced the knobs for less than a tenth the cost.