Customer Questions and Answers for Bake Element (Lower Oven) by Frigidaire

The bake element is the lower oven heating element that produces heat during bake cycles. Replacing a failed element restores proper preheating and even baking performance when your range no longer heats correctly in bake mode.

• Provides bottom-up heat in bake mode to reach and maintain set temperatures
• Typical symptoms include no heat in bake, excessively long preheat, or uneven/undercooked results
• Visual clues of failure may include blisters, cracks, or burnt spots on the element
• A shorted element may trip a household breaker when energized

• Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing; verify no power to the range
• Remove oven racks; unfasten the element from the rear wall and gently pull it forward to access terminals
• Transfer the wires to the new element one at a time; do not let wires retract into the rear panel
• Reinstall and secure the element, ensure connections are fully seated and clear of metal, restore power, and test