Toaster switch does not stay down. I have to hold the switch down to get toast. The heating element works fine as does the oven. Can we fix the switch? Or, do you know someone to whom we can send it for repair? Thanks!
This problem is caused by screws being loose or dropping off a limiting bracket on the left side of the oven behind the left outer wall. This bracket allows the front glass panel to remain OPEN, as required for broiling.
To correct this, first check to see that the two black screws facing forward, behind the left side of the front glass panel are tight. If not, tighten firmly, but be careful not to overtighten. If this fails to correct the problem, then follow this procedure.
Purchase 2- #4 x 1/2" SS Phillips Pan Head sheet metal screws at your favorite hardware store. Cost About $1
Unplug the oven and place on a flat work surface. Place a rubber mat or towel under the oven to prevent scratching.
Remove 2- #4 x 1/4" black phillips flat head screws on the left side of the front glass panel which screw into the black side panel. These are NOT the screws which hold the bracket, which face forward, but are adjacent to the bracket screws. Be sure to indentify the proper location of all screws for replacement.
Remove the 4- #4 x 3/8" SS phillips pan head screws at the bottom of the left side of the oven. Pry the metal tab of the back panel slightly off the bottom of the black side panel.
Remove the 3- #4 x 3/8" SS phillips pan head screws from the back panel which attaches to the left side black panel.
Carefully pry the bottom of the left black side panel up from the bottom of the oven until it is parallel to the top of the oven. It will seem hard to pry it upward as you are bending two SS tabs holding the black side panel to the SS top. It will come up easily once you get it started. When it is parallel to the top, slide the black side panel to the rear to remove it from the two SS tabs.
You should now see the limiting bracket at the front of the oven's left side. Remove the 2- black Phillips screws holding the bracket.
Slip the limiting bracket from the oven. Place on a wood block and with a chisel (or large common screw driver) and hammer, strike the screw holes on the bracket firmly once, so as to close the screw holes slightly.
(OPTIONAL) If available, using a rat tail file (or small flat file), at the crook of the spring lever, carefully increase the indent of the crook ever so slightly. This will allow the front glass panel to stop more definitely at the open point.
Remount the bracket using the 2- #4 x 1/2" SS Phillips Head sheet metal screws you bought. Tighten firmly, but do not overtighten. Check the front glass panel movement. It should have a definite stop to allow the panel to stay open approximately 1/2" for broiling and should close fully, easily.
Slide the left black side panel on to the SS tabs.
Pry the left side black panel down until it meet the bottom plate.
Replace the bottom screws.
Replace the 2- #4 x 1/4" black Phillips flat head screws at the left side of the front of the front glass panel which screw into the black side panel.
Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out. get goop glue from home depot
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Not enough info to help you. However, if the door can be separated into two pieces fitted together, you will see the screws holding the handle. Otherwise, you have not asked a question.
To fix a cocked door, open the door and loosen the screws securing the inner panel. Hold the door at the top and twist it from side to side to seat it securely on its hinges.
Partially tighten the door screws; do not overtighten screws on a porcelain door because the surface may chip.
Test the seal by inserting a piece of paper between the seal and the top corners of the oven. The seal should tightly grip the paper.
To replace cabinet-mounted springs, remove the storage drawer and the oven door. Unhook and replace the springs. Replace both springs even if only one is broken.
We were able to tighten them down. We:
unscrewed the handle entirely;
removed the little black rubber/plastic screw covers (you won't be able to use these with this fix);
held the handle stationary in one hand;
used needle-nosed pliers to turn the screw into the handle;
then switched out the pliers for some small tweezers as the handle got close to the dooor, and turned the screw with the tweezers.
Note that the left-hand side of the handle is reverse threaded. So, you will turn the screw clockwise to screw in on the left; and counter-clockwise to screw in on the right.
most appliances that have heating elements are rated between 1000 to 2000 watts, which will give you a current rating of between 5 to 10 amps, check at the back of the oven for the ratings. use the formula P=VI, P(power(w) and V(voltage) and I is the current(amperes). the cord will have a current rating, go for around 15 amp rating
Go to parts select.com and type in the make and model number. They have parts for whatever you need. If not there, try partsdirect.com. Hope this helps
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