Replacing electric element

Submitted: Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 at 15:33

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Member - GeeTee (NT)

Hi,
Can anyone give me some clues on replacing the electric element in a Swift 500 Series stove ? It is installed in our Paramount van. It stated to play up a while back and no doesn't heat up at all. The Swift has 3 gas and 1 electric element.

Thanks

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Reply By: Member - Jimboy301049 - Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 at 16:55

Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 at 16:55

In our caravan we had the same problem and our stove had never been used.If your stove has a lid so when shut gives more bench space,the problem is that there is an electric cut-out switch that when the lid is shut the electric element cannot be used for safety reasons.The solution is to lift the lid and make sure you hear a click sound then turn on the element,it should heat up if it does not then you have a problem with element.Try this first and if it works you will save yourself some money,just remember to listen for the saftey switch.

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Follow Up By: gqturbo - Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 at 19:16

Saturday, Dec 10, 2011 at 19:16

Make sure the plug hasnt fallen out of the power point the stove is plugged into too.

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Follow Up By: Member - GeeTee (NT) - Sunday, Dec 11, 2011 at 08:41

Sunday, Dec 11, 2011 at 08:41

Hi gqturbo,

Funny about that !!! I checked out the plug and it did appear to be a bit suspect. It is always the simple thing that catch you out. Will now wait and see if it is fixed.

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