MODEL#ELECHS262OWNERSMANUAL PURCHASED PRE-OWNED ELEMENT TELEVISION MODEL#ELECHS262 I NEED OWNERS/OPERATORS MANUAL -WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A MANUAL? EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] telephone # 954-673-5676

There are plenty of free operation manual download websites. Please search in google.

Try the manufacturers web site, ask them to email one too you.

http://www.akai.com/contact.asp

I own the same range, still have my owner's manual etc. I'll be more than happy to send you self cleaning instructions. My email: [email protected]. Currently, my broiler element failed today and I'm about to order a replacement element.

When you say Top Element, I assume you mean the TOP OVEN ELEMENT, correct? You have bake, and broil? Bake is usually on the bottom, and broil is the top. In order to have the oven operate correctly, the top and bottom elements may come on at start, in order to do as you just said, "Preheat the oven". This will insure an even distribution of the heat in the oven box and result in better cooking expierences. I would not be alarmed or concerned if the top element came on for a short period to pre-heat in preparation for cooking. This is normal. If the top element stayed on, and did not shut off on bake after the pre-heat period, then I would say you have a control board problem. However, if it comes on and then goes out, except when you are broiling, then I would say that this is normal for your stove, and the pre-heat mode of operations. Your owners manual should advise you of this very process in the guide section to how to use the oven. I hope this helps and that all your cakes, pies, souffle's and the like are......delicious. I'm sure they are. I hope this helps and eases your concerns. Kindest regards, Slats.

deaaler is your best friend but take a trip to the local salvage yard or call them too
if you go and there are vans of your year in the yard look inside they are ususaly not taken out and the scrap guy might charge you 5 bucks verses 50- 100 from the dealer

Operating and owners manual should be the same thing. You probably have the only manual for it. I did check Sony's website but they don't seem to support legacy product manuals...

The manfacturer has information for you about this model when purchased from Circuit City: http://www.elementelectronics.com/support2.html

The distributor Element uses provides parts at http://www.encompassparts.com/
(you may have to have a legitimate repair center login in and get parts from them)

Since the element gets extremely hot when in operation, you need clips that are very heat resistant, which can be obtained from the Original Equipment Manufacturer. As far as the model number, it usually a plate that the on the surface that the oven door contacts. If you provide the model number, an owner's manual can be obtained.

go to the maytag web site explain the problem in an email or phone them if there is a contact number and they should be able to tell you part number and what it costs. You will need your model and serial number when you call.

I have created a PDF manual for you I own this model. email me at [email protected] and I will send it to you or anyone else in need of the user manual.