Are the bake and broil elements in my Frigidaire oven interchangeable? [closed]

We ordered a replacement element and realized after installing it that we installed what appears to be the bake element in the broiler element location. Will this be a problem as in a fire hazard?

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Best Answer

You do not list any product model so there is no way to provide a definitive answer.

All I can say is that the majority of bake heating elements are a single large loop around the bottom of the oven, while the broil element is usually densely looped back and forth with support struts holding the loops together.

There is likely no overheating safety hazard as the shorter length bake element is going to be of lower wattage than the longer broiler element.

The main concern I would have is if the bake element has any support hanging from the top vs setting in the bottom. It was not designed to hang from the top, so if it is unsupported except at the back, over time the metal may droop down into the oven cavity and create a contact burn hazard.

For cooking purposes, the lower wattage bake element will fail to be an effective broiler element because of the large empty area in the center of the single loop.

Broiler elements are used for browning and so you will get browning only in the area where the bake loop passes close, but everything else far from the loop will not brown. It will be an annoying experience requiring food to be constantly shifted to be near the bake loop.

Just buy the correct broiler element and do it right.

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Are bake and broil elements interchangeable?

Broiler elements work the same way as baking elements. The only difference is that the broiler element is secured to the top of the oven compartment with brackets, while the baking element usually just rests on the bottom of the compartment.

Are oven elements interchangeable?

The answer in most cases is yes but only within the manufacturing company and for specific models. Let's take a look at baking and broiling heating elements.

Are all Frigidaire heating elements the same?

The oven bake element is on the Amazon.com website. The owner's manual can be used to find your product's model number. It is important to buy parts that fit your model, even though parts may look the same.

Are bake elements Universal?

The bake element is a reliable replacement part for an old or broken element. It features a universal design that fits most 30" stoves.

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