Frigidaire Oven Won't Heat or Bakes Unevenly? Bake Element 318255001 – Fix Bake Element Failure Fast

A Frigidaire electric range or wall oven that won't heat on bake mode, bakes unevenly, takes too long to preheat, or shows a visible burn or break on the lower element almost always has a failed bake element. In most Frigidaire and Electrolux electric ranges, the bake element is the nichrome-wire heating element mounted at the bottom of the oven cavity that provides the primary heat source for all baking and roasting. When it fails, the oven cannot reach temperature on bake mode — though the broil element may still function normally. ⚡ Common failure point in Frigidaire-built electric ranges and wall ovens. Part 318255001 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full bake heat and even temperature distribution immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Your range or wall oven powers on and the control panel functions normally
• ✔ The broil element still works — only bake mode fails to heat
• ✔ Power supply to the range is confirmed at 240V
• ✔ ONLY problem is bake mode not heating — not a control board, temperature sensor, or wiring fault

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Oven won't heat on bake mode — broiler still works normally
• Oven bakes unevenly or has hot and cold spots
• Oven takes too long to preheat — element glowing partially or not at all
• Visible cracks, burn holes, or blistering on the lower element
• Error codes related to bake element failure on the control panel
• Element tests open on a multimeter — no continuity confirmed

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this bake element restores full bake heat and normal oven operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: 318255001
• Type: Oven Bake Element — Nichrome Wire in Steel Sheath, 2,400W 240V, Factory-Attached Terminals
• Replaces: 5303051516, 5303207125, 5303935066 — no modification required
• Brands: Frigidaire, Electrolux, and compatible electric ranges and wall ovens

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Easy — 15–25 min DIY. Disconnect power at the breaker (240V) before beginning — never work on a live oven element. Remove oven racks for access. The bake element is mounted at the bottom of the oven cavity — remove the two rear mounting screws, pull the element forward gently to expose the terminal wires, note wire positions, and disconnect. Reconnect terminals firmly to the new 318255001 element, push it back into position, reinstall screws, restore power, and run a bake cycle to confirm full heat and even temperature distribution.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with TEF242BU5, CFEF272DS7, CMEF212ESE, 79090154305 plus additional Frigidaire and Electrolux models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages

TEF242BU5, TEF242BU4, TEF242BU3, TEF242BU2, TEF242BU1, TEF240PHW2, TEF240PHW1, TEF240PHD1, MRMF2200KM2, CMEF212ESE, CMEF212ESD, CMEF212ES6, CMEF212ES4, CMEF212ES3, CMEF212ES2, CMEF212ES1, CMEF212EQ1, CMEF212EB8, CMEF212EB6, CMEF212EB5, CMEF212EB4, CMEF212EB3, CMEF212EB2, CMEF212EB1, CFEF272DS7, CFEF272DS6, CFEF272DS5, CFEF272DS4, CFEF272DS3, CFEF272DC8, CFEF272DC7, CFEF272DC6, CFEF272DC5, CFEF272DC4, CFEF272DC3, CFEF272DC2, CFEF257CS6, CFEF257CS5, CFEF257CS4, CFEF257CS3, CFEF2425LWC, CFEF2425LWA, CFEF2425LSC, CFEF2425LSB, CFEF2425LSA, CFEF2415LWC, CFEF2415LWA, CFEF2405LWD, CFEF2405LWA, CFEF210CS7, CFEF210CS6, CFEF210CS5, CFEF210CS4, 79090154305, 79090154304, 79090154303, 79090154301, 79090154300, 79090153409, 79090153408, 79090153406, 79090153405, 79090153404, 79090153403, 79090153402, 79090153401, 79090153400, 79090152308, 79090152307, 79090152305, 79090152304, 79090152303, 79090152301, 79090152300, 79090104201, 79090104200, 79090102207, 79090102206, 79090102204, 79090102203, 79090102202, 79090102201, 79090102200, BEC212ES3, BEC212ES2, BEC212ES1