Hotpoint
Oven Heating Circuit Failure
Electric oven will not heat at all; bake and broil do not work, but cooktop burners may still function.
Advertisements
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.
Advertisements
Possible Causes
Open bake element, open broil element, tripped thermal cutoff, failed EOC bake/broil relays
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker before accessing elements or rear panels.
Steps to check:
- Element inspection: Visually inspect the bake (bottom) and broil (top) elements for breaks, blisters, or burn marks. Replace any visibly damaged element.
- Continuity test: Disconnect one wire from each element and test for continuity with a multimeter. An open reading means the element is bad.
- Thermal cutoff: On many Hotpoint ranges, a thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat is mounted on the rear of the oven cavity. Test for continuity; replace if open.
- Control output: If elements and thermal devices are good, the EOC may not be sending power to the elements. Check for 240 VAC at the element terminals during a bake command (only if you are trained and equipped to work safely with live voltage). Replace the EOC if no output.
Warning: Live voltage testing is hazardous. If you are not experienced, have a professional perform these checks.
Advertisements
Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Advertisements