fixing ceramic hob element

Hi all

One of the rings (the 'fast..solarspeed' one) doesn't work anymore..the knob clicks and the indicator lights comes on, but the ring itself remains cold.
I would like to try and fix it, and need to get under the hob to have a look..i'm wondering if there is a separate part that i can get and then repair it myself.

however, the hob (creda..old) is well stuck into it's recess. How do i approach this daunting task??!!

any tips gratefully received.

many thanks all

Comments

  • Lift out hob unit and then inspect.
    Try www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk
  • Jolaaled
    Jolaaled Posts: 1,063 Forumite
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    How easy is it to jsut lift the hob out...do they break easily??

    are they usually bolted down onto something??

    Would i need to remove the oven housing first (I do hope not!!)

    thanks all
  • delain
    delain Posts: 7,700 Forumite
    how old is it? its not always a good idea to fiddle with things. could you not afford a new one?
    Mum of several with a twisted sense of humour and a laundry obsession :o:o
  • Jolaaled
    Jolaaled Posts: 1,063 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    It's old! probably about 15 yrs or so.

    I can't afford a new one at all..i need to find a way to fix this one!!

    Any tips would be great.
  • shown73
    shown73 Posts: 1,268 Forumite
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    I've got the same problem on a Creda halogen cooker. I've only been able to locate one spare halogen element, costing over £70, and I can't be 100% sure that it would be a direct replacement. Also, its a swine to dismantle, apparently. If you do find a cheaper alternative, please post it, I'd be interested.
  • Jolaaled
    Jolaaled Posts: 1,063 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    did you have a go at raising the actual ceramic hob?? Do they break easily...can you just lever it up??? Bit scary!

    how did you do it?

    thanks
  • totalsolutions
    totalsolutions Posts: 3,110 Forumite
    edited 13 August 2009 at 11:25PM
    read page four and five will give you a clue.
    http://www.arcappliances.com.au/assets/281/ACS6SEI_Manual.pdf
  • Jolaaled
    Jolaaled Posts: 1,063 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    thanks, TotalSolutions.

    Has anyone actually taken one of these ceramic hobs out without too much hassle??..or is it a really difficult job?
  • It went in and will come out, you won't know till you have tried, get on with it.
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    get on with it.

    :rotfl:


    Yes its easy , If installing hob , cut out hole and drop in , small 'springs ' hold it in place.
    Extraction should only be a firm shove from below.
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