Display powers on but brew cycle will not start; pressing the brew button causes a brief click then nothing happens.

Safety warning: Unplug the coffee maker and allow it to cool completely before opening the housing.

• 1. Access the heater assembly:
  • Remove the bottom plate or rear cover to expose the aluminum heating block or stainless steel heating tube.
  • Identify the two main heater terminals and any inline thermal cutoff (thermal fuse) attached to the heater.
• 2. Test the heating element:
  • Disconnect the heater wires from the control board.
  • Use a multimeter set to ohms and measure across the heater terminals.
  • A typical Frigidaire drip coffee maker heater will read low resistance (10–40 Ω). If it reads open (OL), the heater is bad and must be replaced.
• 3. Check the thermal cutoff:
  • Locate the small cylindrical thermal fuse clipped to the heater body.
  • Test for continuity across the fuse. If open, replace with the same temperature and current rating.
  • Inspect for signs of overheating or scale buildup on the heater that may have caused the fuse to blow.
• 4. Inspect heater relay and wiring:
  • On the main control PCB, locate the heater relay (usually labeled and near the heater connector).
  • Check for burnt contacts or cracked solder joints; resolder or replace the board if damage is visible.
  • Ensure all spade connectors to the heater are tight and not corroded.
• 5. Reassemble and test:
  • Reinstall covers, plug in, and run a water-only brew cycle to confirm the heater energizes and E02 clears.