Frigidaire Oven Not Heating or Bake Function Dead? Bake Element 316413800 – Fix Oven Heating Failure Fast
A Frigidaire electric range or wall oven that won’t heat on bake, produces uneven heat, or shows a visibly broken coil almost always has a failed bake element. In most Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, and Tappan electric ranges, the bake element is the primary 3500W resistive heating coil mounted at the bottom of the oven cavity — when it burns out, cracks, or develops an open circuit, the oven loses all bake function and cannot cook food. When it fails, the oven may power on and display the correct temperature but never actually heat, or the element may arc, spark, or show visible damage at the point of failure. ⚡ Most common single-part failure in Frigidaire-built electric ranges — bake elements typically fail after 10–15 years of use. Part 316413800 is the genuine OEM replacement bake element that restores full 3500W bake function and even heat distribution immediately.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Your Frigidaire electric range or wall oven powers on and the control panel responds normally
- ✔ The broil element works correctly — only the bake function has failed
- ✔ The circuit breaker is confirmed on and the outlet is delivering 240V
- ✔ ONLY problem is the oven not heating on bake — no error codes related to the control board or temperature sensor
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Oven set to bake but never heats — element doesn’t glow red when activated
- Bake function heats slowly or unevenly — partial element failure
- Visible damage to the element — broken coil, blistering, burn marks, or separation
- Burning smell from the oven when bake is activated — element insulation failure
- Circuit breaker trips when bake is turned on — element short circuit
- Visible sparking or arcing from the element or terminals during operation
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this bake element restores full oven heating immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: 316413800
- Type: Range / Wall Oven Bake Element (3500W, 240V, 7-Loop Configuration)
- Replaces: 316206000, CH413800, TJ316413800 — no modification required
- Brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Tappan, White-Westinghouse
- Specs: 3500W @ 240V AC, ~16.5Ω resistance, 14⅜” W × 16” depth, 7-loop design
Before installing the new element, test the oven temperature sensor (RTD probe) with a multimeter — it should read approximately 1080Ω at room temperature. A failed temperature sensor can cause the new element to overheat or cycle incorrectly, and it’s a $20–30 part that’s easy to replace while the oven is already open. Also inspect the element terminals and wiring harness for heat damage or corrosion.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: Easy — 15–20 minutes. Disconnect power at the circuit breaker before servicing — this element operates at 240V AC. Remove the oven racks to access the bake element. Remove the two mounting screws at the rear of the oven cavity, gently pull the element forward to expose the wire terminals, and disconnect the terminal wires (note which wire goes to which terminal). Connect the wires to the new element terminals, push the element back into position, and reinstall the mounting screws. Restore power and run a bake cycle to confirm full heat output before replacing the oven racks.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with CFEF3017USA, CFEF3019MSA, CFEF3020LWA, CFEF3050LSA, BKEF3048LSB, CCRE3880LSB, 79077552800, 79078502010, 79079382400, 79092302013, 79094152310, 79096182710, 79096212400, 79099122400 plus 500+ additional Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, and Tappan electric range and wall oven models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
A good bake element reads approximately 16.5Ω resistance between the two terminals. An open circuit (infinite resistance) confirms the element is burned out. A short circuit (near-zero resistance) means the element has shorted to ground — which may have also tripped your breaker. Test your old element to confirm the diagnosis, and test the new element before installation to verify it wasn’t damaged in shipping. This 30-second check prevents a wasted service call.
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✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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