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I cant get the broiler element on my oven to heat up (the bake element works fine).
I replaced the element - no luck
I sent the control board in for repair and re-installed it, still not working.
I checked for voltage at the oven, 240V and 120V. I also checked the themp sensor - 1000 ohms @ room temperature.
The problem appears to be with the relay that sends power to one side of the broiler element.
If I put me finger on the case of the bake relay, I can feel the contacts open and close when I turn on/off the bake function, but when I turn the broil function on or off I don't feel the contacts in the broiler relay moving. I also checked for voltage at the relay and I have 120v on one side.
I'm wondering if the repair place didn't fix the board (I can't see any visible signs of work being done) or is there some other sensor that would prohibit the broiler relay from turning on?
Thanks for any help, this is getting frustrating!
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Im having a similar problem you had back in February. Glass top Kenmore oven and broiler element tests good, but there is only voltage to one side of the element. Sensor also tests good. What did you finally resolve with yours. Thanks
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It turns out the company never fixed the control board when I first sent it in.
I sent it back again and this time it worked.
It was the broiler relay on the control board.
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by: Steemrlr  Im having a similar problem you had back in February. Glass top Kenmore oven and broiler element tests good, but there is only voltage to one side of the element. Sensor also tests good. What did you finally resolve with yours. Thanks Yours sounds like a bad relay too. It takes 240 volts to power the bake or broil elements. Many ranges/ovens have 120 volts to one side of the element all the time and they switch the other 120 volts with the relays on the board. That's why you always want to shut the power off before you mess with the elements or wiring.
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