Proline Lower / Main Bake Element Failure

Oven not heating in conventional bake mode but grill and fan functions still work

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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 lower heating element, Burnt wiring to lower element, Loose spade connectors, Faulty selector switch contact for bake circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Isolate the oven from mains and allow it to cool.

  • Visual check: Inspect the lower element inside the cavity for cracks, bulges, or burn marks.
  • Resistance test: Access the element terminals from the rear or bottom. Disconnect wires and measure resistance; if open, replace the lower element.
  • Check wiring and connectors: Tighten or replace any loose or heat-damaged spade connectors.
  • Selector switch: If the element tests good, test the selector switch contacts for continuity in bake mode. Replace the switch if the bake contact is faulty.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Lower Oven Heating Element
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