I need help with repairing my 1947 frigidaire range

[wantmyoldstove]

Hello! I have a 1947 Electric Frigidaire range model number RJ 70. We purchased it about 2 months ago and used it for 6 weeks with no problems. I had turned both burners off that I was using and one of the ovens, so only one oven was on. I went in the other room and heard a very load noise and then went in the kitchen. The breaker had flipped on the oven and there were soot marks from behind where the burner knobs are located. I turned on the breaker and had my husband in the kitchen and he saw sparks from behind the knobs and we heard the load noise again. I have tried to get into the area to see what the problem is, but the stove top needs to be removed and it looks like in order to do that, you also need to remove the sides of the stove, which is what appears to be holding the stove up. Does anyone have a manual or know anything about this stove? or do they know of anyone in my area who could help. I am in the southern part of Johnson county Kansas about 40 minutes from Kansas city. I do have lots of pictures if that would help. It is a very nice stove and I would love to be able to use it.
Thanks so much,
Kathy King

 

[kenmore71]

You've got mail. I may also have the range user manual but I know that I haven't scanned it yet. Any interest?

 

[wantmyoldstove]

You are the best!

Kenmore 71,

Thanks so very much for the manual!!! It will be so helpful in getting it fixed. I'll make sure to let you know what happens. hope you have a wonderful day.
Thanks again...
Kathy

 

[wantmyoldstove]

Oops, yes I would love the user manual

If you have time, I would love the user manual...Thanks so much in advance!
Kathy

 

[appliguy]

Kathy I see you took my advice

I am glad to see you are posting here now and it looks like you are on your way to solving your problem with the Frigidaire.....I truly believe if anyone can help you to find a way to keep your range it is someone who is here and from the looks of it you already have Kenmore71 helping you out so it looks like your problems are on their way to being solved....PAT COFFEY

 

[wantmyoldstove]

Thanks so much!

thanks so very much!...I have someone coming out on Monday to see if we can figure out what the problem is...wish me luck!