How to Check a Broiler Element in a Kenmore Oven

Kenmore electric ovens sold by Sears contain a wire heating element at the top interior of the appliance for broiling food under high heat. If the broiler element stops heating, the part may have burned out. Before buying and installing a new broiler element, test the old part with a multimeter to verify it is the source of the problem. A simple circuit test for continuity lets you know in seconds if the broiler is bad.

Screwdriver
Multimeter

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the fuse from the fuse box, or flip the circuit breaker to the "Off" position to stop the flow of electricity to the Kenmore oven.
- 2
  Open the oven door and pull out the pair of steel racks inside.
- 3
  Unscrew and remove the screws holding the broiler support plate to the back of the Kenmore near the top.
- 4
  Grab the two prongs on the end of the broiler element nearest the back wall of the oven and pull the element straight out.
- 5
  Set the multimeter for an ohms test. The device typically has a selector dial for this purpose.
- 6
  Touch each probe on the end of the multimeter to one of the metal terminals on the end of the broiler.
- 7
  Push the "Test" button on the multimeter. A readout in the range of 20 to 40 ohms indicates the broiler element is working properly. A zero readout or a wildly fluctuating display indicates the element is defective.

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