Café Bake Element Circuit Failure

Oven will not heat in bake mode; display and lights work but temperature does not rise or only broil element glows.

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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 bake heating element, Burned wire at bake element terminal, Failed bake relay on main control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Turn off power at the breaker and verify the oven is cold before touching elements.

  • Visual inspection: Remove oven racks and inspect the bake element at the bottom of the cavity. Look for blisters, cracks, or burn-through spots.
  • Continuity test: Remove the rear panel, disconnect the bake element wires, and test the element with a multimeter. It should show continuity (typically 15–40 Ω). Replace if open.
  • Check terminals: Inspect element terminals and wires for burns or loose connections. Repair or replace damaged wiring with high-temperature oven wire.
  • Control relay: If the element and wiring are good but no voltage is supplied during bake, the bake relay on the main control (EOC) may be defective and require board replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Bake Heating Element
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