– 45 –
3. Carefully pull, then lower the broiler element
towards the front of the oven.
4. Disconnect the wires from the broiler element.
Disconnect
Disconnect
Note: Upon reassembly, ensure displaced insulation
around oven and components is returned to its
original position.
Broil Element PS978
• The broil element on PS978 is composed of an
inner and an outer (broil boost) element. It is
replaced as 1 unit.
• The outer (broil boost) element will be energized
when BROIL is selected and less than 3 surface
units are in operation. Once the third surface
unit is turned on, broil boost will be deenergized.
• The broil elements will not work if the meat
probe is plugged in.
• The broil element is located on the back wall of
the oven. The oven sensor must be removed to
access the broil element.
Broiler Element Ratings*
Element Wattage Resistance Amps
Upper oven
outer element
500
115.2 Ω
2.1
Upper oven
inner element
2500
23 Ω
10
L o w e r o v e n
outer element
950
60.6 Ω
3.75
L o w e r o v e n
inner element
2650
21.7 Ω
10.5
*Ratings are approximate.
To remove the broil element :
1. Remove the oven temperature sensor. (See Oven
Temperature Sensor.)
IMPORTANT: The lower wattage outer element
utilizes 3/16-in. terminal connections. The higher
wattage inner element utilizes 1/4-in. terminal
connections.
2. Disconnect the wires from the broiler element.
3. Remove the fi ve 1/4-in. hex-head screws that
attach the broil element to the oven cavity.
Broil Element
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