Oven will not heat in bake mode; broil may still work.

Safety first: Disconnect power at the breaker before inspecting the oven interior or rear connections.

• Inspect bake element:
  • Look at the lower element inside the oven for blisters, breaks, or burn marks.
  • Gently wiggle the element; if loose, mounting screws or terminals may be damaged.
• Rear access (advanced):
  • Remove the rear panel of the range.
  • Check that the bake element terminals and wires are secure and not burned.

A visibly damaged or open bake element should be replaced. If the element is intact, the control board or wiring may be at fault and require professional diagnosis.