How to Replace a Frigidaire Oven Element

Frigidaire ovens contain two elements for baking, roasting and broiling. The top element activates when the Frigidaire control is set to broil, and the bottom element is used for all other types of cooking. Electric heating elements gradually wear out with use and may burn out. When that happens, the part must be replaced before the Frigidaire oven will heat. This simple repair can be completed in less than half an hour for the price of a replacement element, saving you the cost of a service call. New elements are available at appliance and hardware stores.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdrivers

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pull the circuit breaker lever controlling the Frigidaire to the off position to shut off the electricity.

   • 2

     Open the Frigidaire oven to remove the two metal racks.

   • 3

     Take out the screws in the steel plate that holds the element to the rear wall of the Frigidaire.

   • 4

     Hold the part by the edges and pull straight back to unplug and remove.

   • 5

     Plug in the new element to the power socket and reattach the metal plate surrounding the element with the screws you removed in Step 3.

   • 6

     Slide the metal racks back into the Frigidaire oven and close the door.

   • 7

     Restore power at the circuit breaker.