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

Replace a burned-out lower bake heating element to restore consistent heat and even baking. This part is the primary heat source during Bake cycles; when it fails, the oven may not heat, preheat slowly, or bake unevenly.

• Provides bottom heat for the oven during Bake cycles
• Common symptoms: no heat in bake mode, very long preheat, uneven or undercooked results, element not glowing
• Replaces elements with visible cracks, blisters, or breaks
• Restores consistent temperature recovery and even heating

• Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the oven to cool completely
• Remove racks; unfasten mounting screws; gently pull the element forward and move one wire at a time to the new element
• Prevent wires from slipping back into the insulation; support them as you work
• Do not overtighten screws or bend the element; restore power and test Bake