FGEF3055MFD Frigidaire Gallery Electric Range Oven Won't Get to Temp - oven will only add 100 degrees or so over an hour

[BobNeedsHelp333]

Model Number

FGEF3055MFD

Brand

Frigidaire

Age

6-10 years

Hi, When preheating the oven it won't get to temperature. Say I set it for 350 it might get up to 200 over an hour. I can feel the top element is hot. I tried opening up the back panel and pressing a reset switch back there, but the problem remains. I can hear the convection fan running and see it spinning, top element is hot and it sounds like the oven is clicking periodically which I don't recall it doing before while trying to get to temp. Recommendations?

 

[Jake]

Hi Andrew,

Sounds like either the clock oven control board isn't sending the proper voltage to the bake element which should be 240 volts, or the bake element itself is starting to go out.

You'd need a multimeter to ohm test the bake element.

Did you check for 240 volts across the bake element terminals when set to BAKE 350?

Here's the clock oven control board for your model:
5304495521 Kit


Here's the bake element for your model:
Bake Element 316505500


Here's a video to ohm test the bake element, make sure you disconnect power to your range first.

Oven Won’t Heat? Bake/Broil Element Testing, Troubleshooting | Repair Clinic

Oven won’t heat, won’t bake evenly or won’t turn off or on? This video demonstrates how to test a bake element and/or a broil element on an electric oven. Learn more from the experts at Repair Clinic.

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[BobNeedsHelp333]

Thanks

I got a multimeter and tested both elements and they had continuity.

I am not sure how to check the control board, but did do some other diagnostics and it look like the temperature sensor is broke/when I put the multimeter to the terminals it isn't giving me the beep. Does that sound like it could be the issue/if I replace that?

I am little nervous to test the 240 Volts against the baking elements since I can't really get behind the oven with it plugged in and don't like the idea of it being plugged in with the back open.

 

[BobNeedsHelp333]

Ok update on this. I was able to get into a position to measure the voltage at each of the inputs to the bottom and top elements to the oven. They are all ~120V so ~240V combing the two leads for each element. I also double checked the temperature probe and while it doesn't give the continuity beep it was around 1100 ohms when I tested it using the ohms function. I have seen conflicting information on whether or not the probe should pass a continuity test.

I am not sure if this is the correct way to test the control board but I found the two spots labeled bake and broil on the board. While holding the black lead on the multimeter to metal and inserting the red lead into each of those connects they both read ~122V.

 

[Jake]

I also double checked the temperature probe and while it doesn't give the continuity beep it was around 1100 ohms when I tested it using the ohms function. I have seen conflicting information on whether or not the probe should pass a continuity test.

Normal for that is between 1050 and 1100 ohms at room temperature. So that temperature probe(aka oven sensor) is good.

Ok update on this. I was able to get into a position to measure the voltage at each of the inputs to the bottom and top elements to the oven. They are all ~120V so ~240V combing the two leads for each element.

Did you have each meter probe on each of the BAKE element terminals at the same time? They should give you 240 volts on your meter.

I am not sure if this is the correct way to test the control board but I found the two spots labeled bake and broil on the board. While holding the black lead on the multimeter to metal and inserting the red lead into each of those connects they both read ~122V.

With the oven set on bake at 350--->Measure the voltage between P9 (BAKE) wire and P1 (L2-OUT). Meter should indicate 240 VAC. Make you don't anything else when volt testing, and also when your done volt testing, disconnect power to the range.

 

[BobNeedsHelp333]

Thanks Jake for the reply. I tested voltage across those two terminals and wasn't getting any voltage across the two. I am guessing that means I am going to need a new control board. Looking at the prices and the fact that the range is almost 10 years old I think we are going to replace it since we could also really use a double oven now that our family grown. Appreciate the help and sent a donation. You all also helped me fix my washer last time it broke and part I ordered is still going strong. Thanks again!

 

[Jake]

Ok Bob, I agree with your decision on replacing it with a new double oven range.

Appreciate the help and sent a donation.

Thanks, got it!

You all also helped me fix my washer last time it broke and part I ordered is still going strong

Glad to hear that.