Has your Roper oven element stopped working or do you want to learn how to test it? In this article, we will look at Roper oven element problems and how to fix them.
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Roper Oven Element Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your Roper oven element is not working and what to do about them…
1. Element
If your Roper oven element is not working, it is most likely faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Roper oven element…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Get a Philips head screwdriver and use it to take out the screws which hold the oven’s lower access panel in place.
Step 4: Set the access panel aside.
Step 5: Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the element using a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 6: Test the element with a multimeter. If the element doesn’t have continuity, it should be replaced.
Step 7: Open the oven door.
Step 8: Slide out the racks in the oven.
Step 9: Set the racks aside.
Step 10: Using the same Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws on the oven’s lower back wall which hold the element in place.
Step 11: Pull the element forward and take it out of the oven.
Step 12: Get a new Roper oven element.
Step 13: Take the element to the oven and insert the terminals into the holes in the back wall.
Step 14: Secure the element to the oven using the two Philips head screws.
Step 15: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 16: Shut the door.
Step 17: Go to the oven’s rear and connect the wires to the terminals of the heating element.
Step 18: Reposition the lower access panel.
Step 19: Hold the panel in place with the screws.
Step 20: Plug the power cord back in and push the oven back to its usual position.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace a Roper oven element.
2. Damaged Wires
If your Roper oven element still won’t work still after replacing it, you should check the wires next. Remove the oven’s lower rear access panel. Inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the bake element. If the wires appear to be burnt or damaged in any way, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to fix or replace the wires.
3. Control Board
This is the final possible reason why your Roper oven element won’t work. The control board sends voltage to the bake element. So, if it fails, the element won’t receive voltage to operate. If both the bake element and wires aren’t faulty, read this article: Roper Oven Igniter [Issues & Proven Solutions] to replace the control board in your Roper oven.
Roper Oven Broil Element Not Working — Causes And Solutions
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your broil Roper oven element won’t work.
1. Broil Element
If your Roper oven broil element won’t work, the broil element itself may be faulty. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Roper oven broil element…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven. Do this by switching the circuit breaker off or unplugging the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Slide out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 4: Take out the two screws on the oven’s upper back wall which hold the broil element in place. Do this using a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 5: Take out the other three screws at the top of the oven which hold the broil element in place as well. There are two screws at the front and one at the back.
Step 6: Carefully pull the broil element towards yourself.
Step 7: Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the broil element using a pair of needle nose pliers. Make sure the wires don’t fall through the holes in the oven’s rear.
Step 8: Remove the element from the oven.
Step 9: Get a broil element for your Roper oven.
Step 10: Take the element to the oven and connect the wires to the terminals.
Step 11: Push the element in and return the two screws on the back wall which hold it in place.
Step 12: Return the other three screws which hold the broil element in place as well.
Step 13: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 14: Shut the oven door.
Step 15: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the cord back in or switching the circuit breaker on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the broil element in a Roper oven.
2. Damaged Wires
If your broil Roper oven element still won’t work even after replacing it, you should check the wires. Inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the broil element. If you see any burns or cuts on the wires, they may be the cause of the problem. Contact a technician to fix the wires.
3. Control Board
A faulty control board is the final possible reason why your Roper oven broil element won’t work. The control board sends voltage to the broil element in order for it to heat. If the board fails, the broil element won’t work. Read the “Roper Oven Igniter” article in the “Roper Oven Element Not Working” section above to replace the board in your Roper oven.
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How To Test Roper Oven Element
Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to test your Roper oven element…
Step 1: Get a multimeter.
Step 2: For an accurate reading, isolate the element from the oven.
Step 3: Turn the dial of the multimeter to the lowest ohms setting.
Step 4: If you are using an analog multimeter, touch the two probes together while adjusting the needle on the display to 0.
Step 5: Touch the two multimeter probes to the terminals of the element.
Step 6: Look at the multimeter’s display. You should see a reading anywhere from 0 to 50 ohms if your element is still good. If the multimeter doesn’t show a reading or the needle on the display doesn’t move, the element is faulty and should be replaced. Read how to replace your faulty element in the “Roper Oven Element Not Working” section above..
The steps above for testing a bake element also apply for a Roper oven broil element.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to test your Roper oven element.
Roper Stove Top Element Not Working — How To Fix
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your Roper stove top element won’t work.
1. Element Coil
If your Roper stove top element won’t work, it is most likely faulty. Follow the steps below to replace the element coil of your Roper stove top…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 3: Lift the fault element coil off the drip pan.
Step 4: Pull the element coil terminals away from the receptacle.
Step 5: Test the element coil using a multimeter. If there is no continuity, the element is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 6: Get a new element coil and insert the terminals into the receptacle.
Step 7: Lower the element coil and position the tab in the drip pan.
Step 8: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace your Roper stove top element.
2. Receptacle
If your Roper stove top element still won’t work after replacing it, follow these steps to replace the receptacle…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord.
Step 2: Lift the element coil up.
Step 3: Pull the element coil away from the faulty receptacle.
Step 4: Remove the drip pan as well and set it aside.
Step 5: Open the oven door.
Step 6: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the stove top in place. The screws are underneath the stove top.
Step 7: Take out the screw which holds the receptacle to the stove top.
Step 8: Lift the stove top.
Step 9: Using a pair of pliers cut the receptacle wires four inches away from the terminal block.
Step 10: Get a new receptacle.
Step 11: Match the receptacle wires to the wires in the stove top.
Step 12: Secure the wires using ceramic wire nuts.
Step 13: Screw the new receptacle to the stove top.
Step 14: Lower the stove top.
Step 15: Hold the stove top in place with the two Philips head screws.
Step 16: Shut the oven door.
Step 17: Place the drip pan back on the stove top.
Step 18: Insert the element terminals into receptacle.
Step 19: Lower the element into the drip pan.
Step 20: Plug the oven’s power cord back into the outlet.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace the receptacle of your Roper stove top.
