Replacement element for a Smeg fan oven

[HalifaxSeagull]

Good morning, not footy related, but asking those in the know about these things for a but of advice...

The other day the old element in the above built in oven died in an unspectacular orange fireball!

Unfortunately the whole unit had to come out so I could get the old element out. I've ordered a replacement element which on the whole looks the same as the old one (but has an extra coil) but the fixings all appear to be in the same place... Except,

1, the little prongs/connectors at the rear of the old one was a singular thing, but the new one has a 2 pronged attachment - albeit the 2 prongs are each the same size as the old one (I hope the pics make more sense!) - will I need new connectors attaching to my cooker or just be able to slide it onto one of the 2 prongs?

2, the connecting nut & bolt has seized into the old unit - will I need special ones for a cooker or will any old nut do?!

Many thanks in advance, I'm trying to avoid calling out a cooker engineer as my new daughter is wiping me out financially!

 

[HalifaxSeagull]

And the old one...

 

[Badger]

Was it fitted by this guy?

 

[moggy]

Where's the element connection? Not shown

 

[HalifaxSeagull]

Was it fitted by this guy?

View attachment 49141

Arnold J Rimmer - Smgggg head!

 

[HalifaxSeagull]

Hi, sorry for slow reply, been Xmas shopping (joy of joys) the 1st pic is of the old connector (there are 3 connectors that attach to rear of the element)

 

[HalifaxSeagull]

The second is the new one - they fit on, but why have they changed? Is the new one for a slightly different connector?

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

The second is the new one - they fit on, but why have they changed? Is the new one for a slightly different connector? View attachment 49151

you went Christmas shopping , why not call out an engineer
regards
DR

 

[Moshe Gariani]

you went Christmas shopping , why not call out an engineer
regards
DR

Maybe because he wants to be able to afford some Christmas presents...?

I have had a gutful of paying out on this sort of stuff. £500 to get central locking fixed...? £120 to get a new part fitted to a dishwasher?

 

[HalifaxSeagull]

you went Christmas shopping , why not call out an engineer
regards
DR

A valid question I asked the mrs this very lunchtime!

 

[HalifaxSeagull]

Maybe because he wants to be able to afford some Christmas presents...?

I have had a gutful of paying out on this sort of stuff. £500 to get central locking fixed...? £120 to get a new part fitted to a dishwasher?

Every trade just seems so dear, we had some
Plumbers quote for a bathroom fit and excluding parts it was £3k for labour which he expected to do in a week... If I had my time again I'd definitely learn a trade or two!

 

[thisistips]

A fanny batter fridge?

 

[FloatLeft]

I have a smeg built in oven and exactly the same thing happened about 4 years ago (so probably due to happen again ) I don't think I'd buy Italian again. Miele next time.

Anyway,I replaced the element but I don't remember it having 2 pair connectors like that. To me it looks like each pair is part of the same connector.

 

[Mr Smggles]

Don't wash for a few days

 

[moggy]

As long as connections are properly made and you've got continuity you should be ok

 

[HalifaxSeagull]

I have a smeg built in oven and exactly the same thing happened about 4 years ago (so probably due to happen again ) I don't think I'd buy Italian again. Miele next time.

Anyway,I replaced the element but I don't remember it having 2 pair connectors like that. To me it looks like each pair is part of the same connector.

I was cursing Italian engineering earlier it was all a bit faffy to reassemble. I've connected it up and put it back together. I was annoyed with myself as there were 4 screws left over and I couldn't for the life of me work out where they were from. They were the screws needed to attach it to under the counter..! I'm going to try it tomorrow ad if I never post again or a large house explosion makes the national news you'll know why!