Quick answer: A Frigidaire oven that won't heat is usually a burnt-out bake element (visible damage at the bottom of the oven). Replace OEM 316075103 — costs $41, takes 30 minutes. If element looks fine but oven still cold, check oven control board.
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Most likely culprit: Bake element burnt out (65%).
Time to fix: 30 minutes.
Difficulty: Easy — visible from inside oven.
If your Frigidaire oven preheats slowly or stays cold when set to bake, the bake element (bottom heating coil) has likely burned out. This is the most common Frigidaire oven failure and easiest to fix.
Cause 1 — Bake element burnt (65%)
After 8-12 years, the bake element develops cracks, blisters, or visible breaks.
How to confirm:
- Turn oven off, let cool.
- Open door, inspect bottom element — should be smooth coil.
- Cracked, blistered, or charred? → burnt out.
- Multimeter test: 15-25 ohms = good. Infinite = burnt.
The fix: Replace bake element. OEM 316075103 or 5303051519. Typical price $40-$50. Difficulty: Easy — 2 screws + 2 wires inside oven.
See Frigidaire Bake Element 316075103 →
Cause 2 — Broil element failed (15%)
Top element. If oven heats slightly but not fully, broil may have failed (some Frigidaire models use both for "bake" mode).
Fix: Replace broil element ($60-$120).
Cause 3 — Oven control or sensor failed (20%)
Less common — temperature sensor or control board issue.
Fix: Replace oven temperature sensor first ($25-$40, easier). If issue persists, control board.
Specs at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compatible models | FFEF3054TS, FGEF3036UF, FFGF3054TS, FCRE3052AS, +30 |
| Typical part cost | $40-$50 (bake element) |
| Repair time | 30 min |
| Tools | Phillips screwdriver, multimeter |
| OEM | 316075103 / 5303051519 |
Frequently asked questions
Q: My oven displays F11/F90 error. Same fix?
A: F11 typically temperature sensor; F90 control lock. Different parts. Element issues usually no error code.
Q: How long should a Frigidaire bake element last?
A: 8-12 years. Self-clean cycles age elements faster.
Q: Element looks fine but oven won't heat. What now?
A: Multimeter test — element can fail electrically without visible damage.
Q: Will my oven heat without the bake element if broil works?
A: Limited — broil is high-temp short-burst. Won't bake at 350°F properly.
Q: My burner drip bowl is rusted. Same issue?
A: No, separate part. See Frigidaire Burner Drip Bowl 316048413 — different fix.
Related parts
- Frigidaire Burner Drip Bowl 316048413 — stovetop drip bowls
- Frigidaire Range Surface Element Receptacle — surface element repair
When to call professional
- Sparks during operation — wiring fault
- Oven won't turn off — relay stuck
- Smoke or burning insulation smell — internal damage
DIY bake element replacement: 95% success rate first attempt.
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