Ilve
Bake Heating Element or Relay Failure
Electric oven does not heat in bake, but broil works
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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 heating element, Burned or loose wiring to bake element, Failed bake relay on control board, Faulty function selector not sending power to bake circuit
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Disconnect power before testing elements or removing panels.
- Visual check: Inspect the bake element inside the oven for blisters, breaks, or burn marks.
- Continuity test: Remove the rear panel, disconnect the bake element wires, and test the element with a multimeter. Replace if open.
- Wiring inspection: Check for burned connectors or loose terminals at the element and control board. Repair or replace as needed.
- Control board: If the element and wiring are good, the bake relay on the EOC may be faulty. Board replacement is typically required.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Bake Heating Element
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