Unable to remove my element to replace it

I am not sure what I am looking at, but rivets are normally drilled out. Then replaced with new ones. Make sure the element is replaceable before you do anything. You can get instructions from the place you buy your part. Good luck!

Maybe. Unplug the toaster and remove the bottom plate as you would for cleaning. look for the wires connected to the middle elements and see if one has become disconnected or broken. If one or more of the connections to the middle element is a quick disconnect type (click link for a picture),
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On my toaster, the connections to the heater elements are metal strips riveted to tabs from the element assemblies. One strip is riveted to the power neutral; the other has a quick disconnect tab for a wire from the thermostat. A loose or broken rivet could be the problem, but do not use an aluminum pop rivet to repair it. It can't take the heat, even if you could find one small enough.

I've seen toaster heater elements evaporate over the years - they get a hot spot, which burns off metal, making it thinner and hotter until finally there's nothing left there. At that point the element is gone. I suppose if you could find nichrome ribbon wire of the same width and thickness as the original, you could rebuild the heating element plate, but it would be a delicate task because the mica insulating material is fragile. It's probably more practical to scavenge a working heater assembly from another toaster of similar design, if the electrical connections are serviceable with the tools you have.

Unless this is a very fancy unit, it's probably cheaper and easier to scrap it out and replace the whole thing.

Heating element connections r riveted together - u can't solder them as it would melt when running.
If the wire detached at the element it is near impossible to reattach it.
U would have to remove the rivet and replace it with the wires connected. My experience is that the mica that it is attached to is too fragile to get the ribvet removed.

Grind the top of the rivets off, then with a small punch and hammer tap the rivet into the hole.

That is complete RUBBISH the screws are accessible from the rear of the oven. At the back remove the screws holding the plate and you will see the element housing. Remove the two screws and the spade connections. Get someone to hold the new element in place for you and attached the screws. Fiddly job so be patient. Connect the spade connections and replace all plates front and rear. Should be the job!!! Someone hold the element in the cooker whilst someone connects at the back. Whatever you do, DON'T TAKE A DRILL TO YOUR COOKER!!

There most likely quarter inch rivets. I have a 2000 taurus and had to replace to windows they were put in with two rivets each. The easiest way to get them out is to use a 1/8 or 3/16 drill bit and drill them out. If you don't have a rivet gun just go and buy 1 inch long 1/4 bolts with a washer on each side and they will fit perfect in the existing holes.

yes you can
goto appliancepartspros.com
type in your model number
under the section top
you will find your part number...
when it arrives unplug the unit and remove the screws holding the top down under the froont lip
lif the lid and mark where your wires connect, remove the wires, and the two 1/4 scres holding the burner
sometimes 4
switch out the burner, and re plug all your wires
drop the lid and test

could be the computer controler in the drivers door stopping the others from working ,if so this is mega money ,just rewire a feed direct to each switch on the respective door

These are screws you see. They are oxidized and the slots in the head are probably gone. Best approach is to spray with Pam (or equivalent) cooking oil, then use vise grips to remove the screws.

You can find out how to replace the heat elements and purchase replacements at the Dualit Repair Center at:
Electra-Craft
41 Woodbine St
Bergenfield NJ 07621
phone 201-439-1700
fax 201-439-1701
[email protected]
www.electra-craft.com