8'' electric element , with 4-wire hookup and heat sensor will not fire up. Have replaced both element and sensor with same results. Power control knob indicates operation but just hums with top unit indicator light on. Element is located top front, left side and is capable of 550
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Thanks, Steve
Timer on what ? make, model and age of unit might be useful in forming a coherent response.
SOURCE: Replacing oven burner element, the lower element, for a GE stove
> (I think it is 50 watts or volts??)
Most electric ranges are supplied with 220 volts - this is, especially at 60 Hz, deadly.
You were lucky this time.
If the wires are not welded onto the element contacts, they might be so-called 'quick-disconnects' that pull straight off of blades that are part of the elelment.
You probably haven't hurt the range with the momentary short circuit since the chassis of the range is connected to neutral or ground so you just gave your breaker a workout.
BTW, I have had to replace late breakers after they tripped. They wouldn't stay reset any more even after the problem was removed from the circuit.
Don't be surprised if yours doesn't stay reset; it may not be a fault causing it.
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