How to Replace the Heating Element in a Frigidaire Oven

An electric Frigidaire oven uses electricity to heat the lower baking element and the upper broiling element. The element is a metal bar with electric probes attached to it. When you turn on the element, the probes send electricity through the unit and cause it to heat up. When one of these probes stops working, the element stops working. When this happens, you must replace the heating element with a new one.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Disconnect the oven from its electrical outlet and remove the oven grates to allow easier access to the element.

2. Locate the element mounting plate on the inside rear of the oven. The mounting plate has two screws. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.

3. Remove the screws that secure the broiler element to the roof of the oven. If you are only replacing the baking element, forgo this step.

4. Pull the element mounting plate as far into the oven as possible and then pull the connectors off the element. You will not have much room to work. Be careful not to let the wires connected to the element sip back into the oven's insulation.

5. Slide the connectors onto the new element.

6. Secure the element mounting bracket to the back wall of the oven with the two screws and a screwdriver.

References

• Appliance 411: Frequently Asked Questions