Thermador Bake Heating Element Failure

Oven will not heat in bake mode, but the display and lights work normally.

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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 element, Burned wire at bake element terminal, Failed bake relay on EOC, Loose connection at terminal block

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before accessing the rear of the oven or any wiring.

  • Visual inspection: Look at the bake element inside the oven for blisters, breaks, or burn spots. Any visible damage means it should be replaced.
  • Continuity test: Remove the rear panel, disconnect the bake element wires, and measure resistance across the element. An open reading indicates a failed element.
  • Check wiring: Inspect the wires and terminals for burns or loose connections. Repair or replace as needed.
  • Control relay: If the element and wiring are good, the bake relay on the EOC may be defective. Replace the EOC if it is not sending power to the element during a bake cycle.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Bake Heating Element
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