Indesit Lower Heating Element Failure

Indesit oven base element (on models with lower element) does not heat; baking from below is poor.

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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 circuit base element, Burnt wiring to base element, Faulty selector switch contact for base heat, Failed relay on control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Isolate the oven from mains before removing panels.

  • 1. Access base element: Depending on model, remove the oven from the housing and access the base element from underneath or via the rear.
  • 2. Test element: Disconnect the terminals and measure resistance. An open circuit indicates a failed element; replace with the correct Indesit base element.
  • 3. Inspect wiring: Check for heat-damaged wires or loose connectors. Repair or replace as needed.
  • 4. Check control path: Verify that the selector switch or control board is supplying power to the base element when the appropriate function is selected.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Lower Oven Heating Element
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