Café Broil Element Circuit Failure

Oven will not broil; bake works but broil element never glows red.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Open broil heating element, Loose or burned broil element connection, Failed broil relay on main control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Shut off power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool.

  • Inspect broil element: Look at the broil element at the top of the oven cavity for breaks, blisters, or sagging.
  • Test continuity: Access the rear of the oven, disconnect broil element wires, and measure resistance. Replace the element if it is open.
  • Check wiring: Ensure terminals are tight and wires are not burnt or broken. Repair with high-temp wire as needed.
  • Control check: If the element and wiring are good but no power is delivered in broil mode, the broil relay on the main control (EOC) may have failed and the board will need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Broil Heating Element
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