how to move/repair electric stove

[Jan M]

My (GE 1994-ish) stove baking element burned out in a flashy scary manner. Trying to cut the power, I tried to pull the stove away from the wall, thinking it would have a cord back there to unplug, and it wouldn't budge.
How are electric stoves installed in mobiles? How would a stove be moved if it had to be replaced? Would it be held in place by some kind of braces for when the home is moved?
I did turn the circuit breaker off while trying to move it; any other precautions I should take to avoid cooking my own goose? Is there a way to cut the power completely at the stove or do you have to use the circuit breaker?
There are drawers on one side of it and a partition wall on the other. If it won't pull forward, I don't see how it can be accessed without tearing structure out.
Any insight would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[shadow745]

Cutting the power at the breaker is a good idea, until you can unplug it anyway. We own a modular and the stove is held in place somewhat by a bracket on the back leg(s). It not only secures it but also keeps it from being moved too close to the wall. Later!

[Yanita]

Hi,

These are put there for transport purposes. Push your stove to its original position, you might need to push it back a little further, then tilt the stove towards you and pull forward, this should release it from the brackets.

Yanita

[Greg]

New stoves also have the brackets, they are designed to prevent tipover should something heavy Like a big turkey fall onto an open oven door. How did we ever survive without all of these safety divices?? Greg

[flcruising]

My stove also had a couple screws holding it to the floor. If you remove the bottom drawer, you should be able to tell.