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Does anyone know how to change the element on a Dualit 4-slice toaster?
ponygirl · 22/11/2004 21:46
The new element came without instructions. I had to do this about 2 years ago, but didn't keep the instructions. I've taken the base plate off, but can't remember or see how to get that metal edge off to release the elements. And I can't get a screwdriver into the screws that hold the elements in place because of the angle. Help!
Cam · 23/11/2004 10:50
I have got a dualit toaster but don'e know the answer! What I'm wondering is what you keep doing to it to blow the element?!
ponygirl · 23/11/2004 12:29
It's a good question, Cam, 'cos it certainly looks like I'm the only one doing it! We've had the toaster for 7.5 years and it's a different element that's gone (I think). All I do is make toast, honest...
SoupDragon · 23/11/2004 12:39
I have a Dualit toaster (7.5yrs old too!) for which I keep meaning to buy a replacement centre element...
SoupDragon · 23/11/2004 12:41
Have turned mine upside down... using pliers/little spanner, can you undo the nuts that the screws screw into? You might have to hold the screw with pliers to stop it turning. Or a short stubby screwdriver?
SoupDragon · 23/11/2004 13:01
I've not even got round to ordering the element yet!! It's been broken for 2 years now
ponygirl · 23/11/2004 13:14
Ah. Well, I've got the screws off that hold the element in place, but there's a metal plate lying across the ends of all the elements and I can't see how to remove it.
In the meantime, can I recommend this?
ponygirl · 23/11/2004 13:43
OK, the two bolts holding the plate in place just need loosening with a small spanner / socket spanner and then the plate pushes back and you can change the filter! Success!
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