How to Replace a Broken Plug on a Toaster Oven

If the cord on your toaster oven is frayed or the plug is cracked, you could be risking a fire if you continue to use the appliance. But you don't have to toss the whole oven because of a broken plug. You can attach a new plug and continue to make toast and waffles in your oven without worrying about a fire hazard. You don't need any special electrical knowledge to make this repair.

Utility knife
Replacement plug
Screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the toaster oven. Using the utility knife, cut off the broken plug and discard.
- 2
  Remove the cover from a new plug. Unscrew the two screws and set aside and lift off the plastic cover. Feed the end of your cord through the hole in the back of the plug.
- 3
  Nick the cord about 1 inch from the end with the utility knife and peel back the insulation, exposing the wires in the plug. You should see three wires: green, black and white. These represent the ground, negative and positive wires.
- 4
  Twist the wires around the appropriate screws in your cord, following the diagram sold to with the plug. Each wire will be wrapped around a different colored screw.
- 5
  Tighten the screws to secure the wires. Slip the cover back onto the plug and tighten those screws.

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