[Stacey72]

I recently had a small fire in my GE oven. (Spectra, I believe). It was in the element and appeared to be electrical in nature. The spark/ flame did not go out until we turned to breaker off. Once the flame was out we could see the element had burned completely in half. I am wondering if it is possible to replace the element rather that buying a new oven. And more importantly, if so, is that a safe thing to do?

[Gene]

What is the complete model number of the oven?

Gene.

[Stacey72]

IT is GE JBP26W0B4WW

[Dan O.]

Once the flame was out we could see the element had burned completely in half.

That is a common (although possibly frightening ) way oven elements sometimes fail (see the following link).

LINK > How do I test an electric stove element?

is possible to replace the element rather that buying a new oven.

That is usually what's done, yes. You can see the element used in your oven and read some tips about that job at the following links:

LINK > GE JBP26W0B4WW Bake Element

LINK > How do I replace an oven element?

JFYI

Dan O.
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