If your Frigidaire oven is not working and you would like to fix it yourself, this article is for you. We will show you the possible reasons why your Frigidaire oven won’t work and how to fix them.
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Frigidaire Oven Is Not Working — Causes And Solutions
There are many possible reasons why your Frigidaire oven won’t work. We have listed each one below and what to do about them.
1. Bake Element
If your Frigidaire oven is an electric one and it won’t work, the first component you should check is the bake element. Read this article to test and replace the bake element in a Frigidaire oven. Also read the article in the link if your Frigidaire oven is not working but the broiler is.
2. Broil Element
The bake and broil elements in a Frigidaire oven work together to heat your oven. If the broil element in your Frigidaire oven stops heating, the oven won’t work as well. To test and replace the broil element in a Frigidaire oven, do the following…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall and unplug it from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Take out the racks in the oven.
Step 4: Go to the oven’s rear.
Step 5: Take out the screws which hold the oven’s lower back panel in place.
Step 6: Remove the oven’s lower back panel and set aside.
Step 7: Disconnect the wires connected to the broil element terminals.
Step 8: Go to the front of the oven.
Step 9: Take out the two screws on the oven’s back wall of the oven interior which secure the broil element.
Step 10: Also take out the other screws on the top wall.
Step 11: Pull out the broil element from the oven.
Step 12: Get a multimeter and turn it to the ohms setting.
Step 13: Touch the multimeter probes to the terminals of the broil element. If the display doesn’t change, the broil element doesn’t have continuity. If there is no continuity, get a new broil element.
Step 14: Position the broil element in the oven.
Step 15: Return the screws at the top and back which hold the broil element in place.
Step 16: Return the racks to the oven and shut the door.
Step 17: Connect the wires to the broil element terminals.
Step 18: Reposition the oven’s lower back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 19: Plug the oven in.
Step 20: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the broil element in your oven, watch the video below.
3. Igniter
If your Frigidaire oven is a gas one, the igniter is the first component you should check if it stops working. Read this article to test and replace the igniter in a Frigidaire oven. If you test your igniter and it isn’t faulty, keep reading. Also read the article in the link if your Frigidaire oven igniter is not working.
4. Safety Valve
The safety valve sends gas to the igniter. If the safety valve fails, the igniter won’t receive the gas to ignite. Below are the steps for you to follow in order to test and replace the safety valve in a Frigidaire oven…
Step 1: First, switch off your oven’s circuit breaker or unplug the power cord.
Step 2: Turn off the oven’s gas supply as well.
Step 3: Take out the nut securing the gas tube to the safety valve using a pair of channel lock pliers and a 9/16th inch wrench.
Step 4: Open the oven door and flip the lock on each door hinge with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 5: Push the door closed till it stops.
Step 6: Lift the door off the oven and set on a cloth lined surface. Do not lift the door up by the handle.
Step 7: Remove the screws which hold the oven interior’s bottom panel in place with a flat head screwdriver.
Step 8: Take out the screw which holds the burner shield using a 3/8th inch nut driver.
Step 9: Set the burner shield aside.
Step 10: Pull out the oven’s bottom drawer.
Step 11: Disconnect the igniter wires from the terminals of the safety valve.
Step 12: Take out the two screws which secure the burner tube. There will be one screw at the front and one at the back.
Step 13: Move the burner tube to the side.
Step 14: Take out the screw in front of the safety valve which holds it in place.
Step 15: Remove the mounting bracket from the safety valve.
Step 16: Test the safety valve for continuity using a multimeter. If there is no continuity, get a new safety valve.
Step 17: Position the mounting bracket on the new safety valve.
Step 18: Screw the safety valve into place.
Step 19: Position the burner tube on the safety valve and secure with the two screws.
Step 20: Connect the igniter wires to the terminals of the safety valve.
Step 21: Return the burner shield and the screw which holds it in place.
Step 22: Push the oven’s bottom drawer back in.
Step 23: Reposition the bottom panel in the oven and secure with the two screws.
Step 24: Position the hinges on the door into the slots on the sides of the oven.
Step 25: Open the oven door fully and flip back the hinge locks.
Step 26: Shut the door.
Step 27: Tighten the nut which secures the gas tube to the safety valve.
Step 28: Reconnect the oven’s power.
Step 29: Plug the oven back in.
The video below will walk you through the process of replace the safety valve in a Frigidaire oven.
5. Thermal Fuse
A thermal fuse is used in Frigidaire gas and electric ovens. If the thermal fuse burns out, the oven won’t turn work. Below we show you how to test and replace the thermal fuse in a Frigidaire oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall to access the back.
Step 2: Unplug the power cord.
Step 3: If your oven is a gas one, turn off the gas supply as well.
Step 4: Take out the screws which secure the oven’s lower back panel. There should be about six screws.
Step 5: Remove the back panel.
Step 6: The thermal fuse will be close to the terminals of the bake or broil element. Disconnect the wires connected to it.
Step 7: Get a multimeter and turn it to the ohms setting.
Step 8: Touch the multimeter probes to the terminals of the thermal fuse. If the multimeter’s display doesn’t change when you do this, there is no continuity.
Step 9: Get a new thermal fuse.
Step 10: Take out the screw which holds the thermal fuse.
Step 11: Screw the new thermal fuse in place.
Step 12: Connect the wires to the thermal fuse.
Step 13: Reposition the lower back panel and secure with the screws.
Step 14: Plug the oven in.
Step 15: Push the oven back to the wall and turn on the gas supply if you turned it off before.
If your Frigidaire oven is not working after self cleaning or after a power outage, follow the steps above to replace the thermal fuse.
If your Frigidaire oven thermal fuse is not faulty, keep reading to know the other possible reasons why your Frigidaire oven is not working.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace the thermal fuse in a Frigidaire oven.
6. Relay Board
To replace a Frigidaire oven relay board, do the following…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord or switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 3: Take out the screw under the oven’s lower back panel with a quarter inch nut driver.
Step 4: Take out the other screws which hold the lower back panel in place.
Step 5: Remove the back panel.
Step 6: Note where each wire goes on the relay board or take a picture. The relay board is on the right.
Step 7: Disconnect the wires from the relay board.
Step 8: Take out the screws which hold the relay board in place.
Step 9: Remove the relay board.
Step 10: Get a new relay board.
Step 11: Position the board on the oven and secure it with the screws.
Step 12: Connect the wires to the relay board making sure each one goes to the right place. Use the picture you took for reference.
Step 13: Reposition the oven’s lower back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 14: Return the other screw underneath the lower back panel.
Step 15: Plug the oven back in or switch the circuit breaker back on.
Step 16: Push the oven back to the wall.
Keep reading if your Frigidaire oven is not working still.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the relay board in a Frigidaire oven, watch the video below.
7. Control Board
If you have checked all the components above and none of them was faulty, the control board probably is. Below we have listed the steps for you to follow in order to replace the control board in a Frigidaire oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord or switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 3: Take out the screws which hold the upper back panel of the oven in place. There should be six screws.
Step 4: Lift the panel off.
Step 5: Now, take out the four screws which hold the control board to the control panel assembly.
Step 6: Make a note of where each wire goes on the control board. If it’s too difficult to remember, take a picture.
Step 7: Disconnect the wires from the control board.
Step 8: Using a putty knife, carefully pry off the overlay from the control board.
Step 9: Get a new control board.
Step 10: Stick the overlay to the new control board making sure it’s properly aligned.
Step 11: Connect the wires to the control board. Make sure to connect each one to the right place.
Step 12: Secure the control board to the oven with the four screws.
Step 13: Reposition the upper back panel and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 14: Reconnect the oven’s power.
Step 15: Push the oven back to the wall.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace the control board in a Frigidaire oven.
8. Power Problem
If your oven doesn’t work still after checking all these components, there may be a power problem. If your oven and burners don’t work, there is most likely a power problem. Call a technician to fix this.
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Frigidaire Oven Display Is Not Working — How To Fix
If your Frigidaire oven display is not working after a power outage, follow these steps…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Leave it unplugged for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Plug the oven back in after 5 minutes.
If the oven display still doesn’t work, the thermal fuse may be faulty. Read this article to test and replace the thermal fuse in a Frigidaire oven. If that doesn’t fix the problem still, read the section above this one to replace the control board.
Frigidaire Oven Is Not Working Well — How To Fix
Below we show you the two possible reasons your Frigidaire oven is not working well…
1. Temperature Sensor
If your oven temperature sensor is faulty, the oven will heat but not as well. Follow these steps to test and replace the temperature sensor in a Frigidaire oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Take out the screws which secure the oven’s lower back panel using a quarter inch nut driver. There should be about six screws.
Step 4: Set the panel aside.
Step 5: Take out the two screws which secure the temperature sensor to the right side of the oven’s rear.
Step 6: Disconnect the wire plug from the sensor and test the sensor with a multimeter. If the reading is far from 1080 ohms, the sensor is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 7: Get a new sensor.
Step 8: Connect the wire plug to the new sensor.
Step 9: Push the sensor in and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 10: Reposition the oven’s back panel.
Step 11: Secure the oven’s back panel.
Step 12: Reconnect the oven’s power and push the oven back to the wall.
The video below will show you how to replace the temperature sensor in a Frigidaire oven.
2. Broil Element
If the broil element stops working, the oven won’t heat well. Read the “Frigidaire Oven Is Not Working” section to test and replace your Frigidaire oven’s broil element.
Frigidaire Oven And Clock Not Working — How To Fix
If your Frigidaire oven and clock aren’t working, the time hasn’t been set. Follow these steps to set the time on your Frigidaire oven…
Step 1: Press the “Clock” button.
Step 2: Push the button again.
Step 3: Using the up and down arrows or number pad, set the time.
Step 4: Press the “Clock” button again to save your selection. The oven should work now.
Frigidaire Oven Buttons Not Working — How To Fix
If the buttons on your Frigidaire oven aren’t working, follow these steps…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord.
Step 2: Leave the oven unplugged for a few minutes.
Step 3: Afterwards, plug the oven back in.
If the buttons on your Frigidaire oven still don’t work, the overlay should be replaced. Below are the steps you need to follow in order to replace the overlay of your Frigidaire oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the power cord or switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 3: Turn the oven around and remove the screws which hold the upper back panel in place.
Step 4: Lift the panel off.
Step 5: Take a picture of the control board. This is to ensure that you connect the wires to the right places on the board later on.
Step 6: Disconnect the wires from the control board. If some of the wires are too difficult to pull out, use a pair of needle nose pliers to disconnect them.
Step 7: Take out the screws which hold the control board assembly.
Step 8: Remove the control board assembly and set on a cloth lined surface.
Step 9: Carefully peel off the overlay from the control board using a putty knife.
Step 10: Get a new overlay.
Step 11: Peel the backing off the new overlay.
Step 12: Stick the overlay to the control board.
Step 13: Secure the control board to the oven with the screws.
Step 14: Reconnect the wires to the control board.
Step 15: Reposition the oven’s panel and return the screws which hold it in place.
Step 16: Reconnect the oven’s power.
Step 17: Push the oven back to the wall.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace the overlay of a Frigidaire oven.
Frigidaire Oven Pilot Light Is Not Working — How To Fix
If the pilot light in your Frigidaire oven isn’t working, it may be because the gas hasn’t been turned on. Make sure there is gas available and it is turned on. If your gas is turned on and the pilot light doesn’t work, it is probably because it’s dirty. Clean the pilot light hole with a wire brush. Wipe off the dirt with a soft cloth. The pilot light should turn on now.
Frigidaire Glass Top Stove Oven Not Working — How To Fix
If your Frigidaire glass stove top is not working, the surface element or infinite switch is faulty. Below we show you how to replace these two components in a Frigidaire oven…
1. Surface Element
Below are the steps you need to follow in order to replace the surface element in your Frigidaire stove top…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Open the door of the oven.
Step 4: Look underneath the front lip of the stove top, there are two screws. Take out the screws to remove the stove top.
Step 5: Pull the stove top forward a bit.
Step 6: There are two clips behind the stove top, bend them a bit.
Step 7: Push the stove top back.
Step 8: Lift the stove top and support it with two sturdy pieces of wood.
Step 9: Note which holes the tabs of the faulty burner’s heating element go on the mounting bracket. You can mark the holes where the tabs go using a pencil or marker.
Step 10: Take out the screws which hold the mounting bracket with the faulty element on it. There will be one screw on each side of the bracket.
Step 11: Lower the bracket carefully.
Step 12: Take a picture of where each wire is connected to on the faulty element.
Step 13: Disconnect the wires from the element using a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 14: Squeeze the tabs of the element which secure it to the mounting bracket using a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 15: Note the numbers where the tabs are screwed to on the element.
Step 16: Take out the screws which hold the tabs to the element.
Step 17: Get a new element.
Step 18: Screw the metal tabs to the right places on the new element.
Step 19: Insert the tabs on the element into the holes you marked on the mounting bracket.
Step 20: Reconnect the wires to the right places on the element.
Step 21: Reposition the mounting bracket on the stove top and hold it in place with the two screws.
Step 22: Remove the pieces of wood you used to prop the stove top.
Step 23: Lower the stove top.
Step 24: Return the two screws underneath the stove top which hold it in place. Make sure the stove top is properly aligned before doing this.
Step 25: Close the oven door.
Step 26: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Step 27: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the surface element in a Frigidaire stove, watch the video below.
2. Infinite Switch
Below are the steps you need to follow in order to replace the infinite switch in a Frigidaire oven…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet or switch the circuit breaker off.
Step 3: Pull off the control knob of the faulty burner. You will see two screws after doing this. These two screws hold the faulty burner’s infinite switch in place.
Step 4: Take out the two screws which hold the burner’s infinite switch in place.
Step 5: Go to the oven’s rear and take out the screws which hold the upper back panel in place.
Step 6: Lift the panel off and set it aside.
Step 7: Pull out the infinite switch.
Step 8: Take a picture of the infinite switch to remember where each wire is connected to.
Step 9: Disconnect the wires from the infinite switch using a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 10: Get a new infinite switch.
Step 11: Connect the wires to the right places on the infinite switch. Use the picture you took for reference.
Step 12: Position the infinite switch in the oven.
Step 13: Hold the infinite switch in place with the two screws.
Step 14: Reposition the oven’s upper back panel.
Step 15: Hold the panel in place using the screws.
Step 16: Push the control knob back in.
Step 17: Plug the oven back in or switch on the circuit breaker.
Step 18: Push the oven back to the wall.
If you would like a visual of how to replace the infinite switch in a Frigidaire oven, watch the video below.
3. Power Problem
If your Frigidaire glass stove top still doesn’t work, there may be a power problem. Call an electrician to examine the outlet the oven is plugged to determine if the problem is not from the oven.