I need to remove the oven element. the plate that holds it appears to be riveted in place not screwed, unless screws are just worn (17 year old premier chef coordinate series).

I came across the same problem on a friend's stove/oven.
It turned out that the threaded plate, like a wide nut, had come loose inside the top space above the oven cavity.
Found the exploded schematic on the web, then we rocked the stove to confirm something was sliding around.
Rather than dismantling the entire stove to retrieve it, I used a 6mm stainless steel pop-rivet to re-attach the element bracket.

I have just done this repair, so in case it is useful for anyone looking. Once you have got the guard plate off from inside the oven that covers the fan and the element (four screws), there are three screws holding the element in place. One can be undone from inside the oven, the other two you need to take the back of the oven off (six screws, quite easy to get back on). This allows you to get at these screws, undo the electrical connections, and take out the old element.

It was slightly fiddly to get the new element in, but best to secure it in place with the screw from inside the oven, then screw in the two at the back, before reconnecting the electrical connectors.

Heating element has blown IRCA Type RL6 1800W Remove back panel unscrew 2 screws remove the 3 conected cables open oven door remove 2 screws at rear of oven that holds faceplate in place remove face plate and take old element out and replace with a new element

That is complete RUBBISH the screws are accessible from the rear of the oven. At the back remove the screws holding the plate and you will see the element housing. Remove the two screws and the spade connections. Get someone to hold the new element in place for you and attached the screws. Fiddly job so be patient. Connect the spade connections and replace all plates front and rear. Should be the job!!! Someone hold the element in the cooker whilst someone connects at the back. Whatever you do, DON'T TAKE A DRILL TO YOUR COOKER!!

make sure the oven is switched off.remove all trays etc from oven,remove 2 posidrive screws from bottom of fan plate,remove fan plate,the element is around the fan,remove 2 posi screws from where the element goes through the side of oven and the one screw that holds the top of the element to the back of the oven.slowly pull the element out and remove the 2 poz and neg spade connectors.refit as removed.

Hello there:
By the way that you have described it this is right things that i have learned is be careful taking out the screws i have seen them strip out or break and dont tighten them too much once it is snug turn it 1/4 turn more
also clean the area that it connects to really well so it does not short out the new element and Please do not forgett to unplug the oven ok
hope this is very helpful for you
Best regards michael

Hello,
This would appear to be the ring element around the fan that has failed and will need to be replaced.You will need to power off unit,then remove the back panel inside oven 4 screws in corners,Be careful with Thermostat held in place by clips above or on back panel.You may find 3 or 4 screws holding ring element.Gently pull towards you,being careful that the cables come with it.Check element with multimeter to see if open circuit if its ok then it may be a thermostat fault.If it is a faulty element,

get your replacement element,remove the cables off old one and put onto new one.Then push back into place and refix all.

Hope this helps.

It all depends on whether the scew heads are flat, or have slots for a screwdriver.
If no slots , then you are going to have to access the heater from the rear of the outer rear cover of the oven.
If the screws can be undone from inside, then simply unscrew them, and pull the element out towards you.
Hope this helps.

You need to replace the element. Very easy job remove the back plate from inside the oven (4 screws) and you will see a circular element held in place by one screw in the centre of the fixing plate. Remove the fixing screw then remove two wires and refit new element job done.
Regards Neville

yes they are - two nuts on posts that stick out from the base plate plus one screw inside oven opposite the base plate