Hansa Bottom Heating Element Failure

Hansa oven bottom heat function does not work; top and grill heat normally.

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.

Possible Causes

Open bottom element, Loose or burnt bottom element terminals, Faulty mode selector contact for bottom heat, Broken neutral connection to bottom element

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Disconnect power and let the oven cool.

Access bottom element: Remove the oven floor panel (if removable) to expose the bottom element.
Inspect and test: Check for visible damage and measure resistance. Replace the element if open or damaged.
Check terminals: Tighten or replace any loose or burnt connectors.

When to call a technician: If the element is good but still does not heat, further electrical diagnosis of the selector switch or control board is required.

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Bottom Heating Element

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