[lon]

Used 2 days ago but yesterday it wouldn’t heat – tried varied temp settings. Smoothtop elements, broiler and 3 hr. self cleaning all work. We’re sr. citizens with no children and haven’t used oven frequently. Thanks in advance.

[Joe / APP Team]

Originally Posted by lon

Used 2 days ago but yesterday it wouldn’t heat – tried varied temp settings. Smoothtop elements, broiler and 3 hr. self cleaning all work. We’re sr. citizens with no children and haven’t used oven frequently. Thanks in advance.

Lon,

I'm guessing you mean the bake selection doesn't heat ?

Did you look at the element itself , to see if there was any visible damage ?

Do you have a multimeter to check for voltage to the element from the control ?

Part number: AP4101290

There are several other possibilities, but I would start at the element to

determine wether you have a bad element or broken wire or bad control.

Good Luck,

[lon]

Thanks. I should have checked the element - will do. Yes I have a meter. You guys are both great and responsive - we couldn't do without you.

[Joe / APP Team]

Originally Posted by lon

Thanks. I should have checked the element - will do. Yes I have a meter. You guys are both great and responsive - we couldn't do without you.

Great,

Thanks for the compliments,and appreciation.

Let us know what you find,

Glad to be of help,

[lon]

Joe, am unable to find a service manual for removing the bottom housing for accessing the element. Must I disassemble the entire cabinet?

[lon]

Joe, forget it. I just found the access screws in back.

[Joe / APP Team]

Originally Posted by lon

Joe, forget it. I just found the access screws in back.

Lon,

OK,

Once you circuit test the element, if it checks OK(2500 to 3500 ohms).

Attach your meter leads to the two wires, that you took off the element and program a bake cycle and see if you get 240 volts across the wires, that will tell us wether we need to go up to the control, and check for damaged wires or terminals.

[lon]

Originally Posted by Joe / APP Team

Lon,

OK,

Once you circuit test the element, if it checks OK(2500 to 3500 ohms).

Attach your meter leads to the two wires, that you took off the element and program a bake cycle and see if you get 240 volts across the wires, that will tell us wether we need to go up to the control, and check for damaged wires or terminals.

Joe, I ordered a new bake element from APP. The element had a 1" burn-thru! I'm 72 and never had a bake element failure. So much for Maytag quality, esp. since the oven hasn't been used often & is only 5 yrs old.
Thanks.

[Joe / APP Team]

Originally Posted by lon

Joe, I ordered a new bake element from APP. The element had a 1" burn-thru! I'm 72 and never had a bake element failure. So much for Maytag quality, esp. since the oven hasn't been used often & is only 5 yrs old.
Thanks.

Lon,

You're very welcome,

We're happy you've got it diagnosed and on the way to repairing and using it.

Good Luck,

[lon]

Originally Posted by Joe / APP Team

Lon,

You're very welcome,

We're happy you've got it diagnosed and on the way to repairing and using it.

Good Luck,

Joe - (New element arrived) I removed old element slowly but wires came loose anyway falling behind cabinet. Can I "fish" them out or must cabinet be disassembled? Thanks.