Mending my cooker

Frith

At the weekend I had 2 rings on full. Turned one down and there was a flash from the dial and the cooker circuit tripped.

I think I need a new dial and thermostat behind but it seems impossible to access. Have been looking online for instructions/exploded diagram but no joy yet.

Cooker is a Creda Carefree 40077 - so nearly 40 years old...

Has anyone had any luck finding manuals for early models?

tonyh66

40 years old will be obsolete, you will never find parts that old. I would be looking for a new cooker.

kev_min

here ya go, a very quick search revealed this....

http://www.espares.co.uk/search/mo421004pt1749/cookers-and-hobs/energy-regulators/creda/40077

As for getting into it...well it should be reasonably obvious....

Frith

I've never had problems finding rings or elements, Tony.

Kev - where it says "dual" is that for the double ring? Only one of the ordinary rings has blown.

Still haven't found a way to access the dials. They're set on a raised upright part behind the rings, not in the front, sealed behind glass. No likely looking screw heads to be seen!

It's deteriorated now that the main trip goes if I do much as turn the cooker switch on.

[Deleted User]

There should be a cover on the back of the control panel. The controls themselves might be fixed to the front panel either with a couple of screws or a nut around the spindle, you'll find out which if you pull the knob off.

Frith

Took me an hour to remove regulator this morning and tape up wire ends. It doesn't s made of Bakelite and I can't see similar online (pic to follow).

All other rings now work. Put oven on and it's tripped the switch again!

Frith

Should read *it's made of Bakelite