Gorenje Bake Heating Element Failure

Electric oven in Gorenje range does not heat in bake mode, but grill may 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 bake element, burned element terminals, faulty bake relay on control board, broken wiring to bake element

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Switch off power at the breaker and verify the oven is cold.

  • Visual check: Remove the oven racks and inspect the bottom element (may be hidden under the oven floor on some models). Look for blisters, cracks, or breaks.
  • Access terminals: Pull the range out and remove the rear panel to access the bake element terminals. Check for burned or loose connectors.
  • Test resistance: Disconnect the element and measure its resistance. An infinite reading indicates a failed element that must be replaced.
  • Check control output: If the element is good, a technician should test whether the control board sends power to the bake element when bake is selected. If not, the relay or control board is faulty.

Note: Always replace damaged terminals or wires along with the element to prevent future overheating.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Oven Bake Heating Element
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