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Estate Oven doesn't bake evenly

If your Estate oven is not baking evenly, the most likely cause is a failed bake element. An electric bake element should glow red hot during operation. If it stays dark, has holes or blisters, or fails a multimeter continuity test, replace it. On some Estate range, stove, and oven models, a defective relay board may stop sending voltage to the broil element, causing uneven baking. For a gas Estate oven, a weak oven igniter can take more than 90 seconds to light the burner, leading to temperature problems, while a damaged, clogged, or misshapen gas burner can distribute heat unevenly. A burned-out broil element can also cause the oven to cook unevenly because only the bake element heats. If those parts check out, inspect the burner tube for corrosion, deformation, or other damage. These checks can help resolve an oven not cooking evenly, an oven not baking properly, or an oven with uneven baking results. Enter your Estate range, stove, or oven model number to find the exact replacement bake element, relay board, igniter, gas burner, broil element, or burner tube for your appliance.

01 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Bake Element

If the bake element is burned out, the oven will only be heated by the broil element. This will cause the oven to heat unevenly. When the bake element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the bake element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it..
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02 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Relay Board

On some range or oven models, a relay board will be used to send voltage to the broil element or the igniter. If the relay board is defective, the voltage may not be sent to the component and the oven broiler will not work. You can inspect the board for signs of damage or a shorted component. You can also use a multimeter to test for voltage reaching the broil element or igniter after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
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03 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Igniter

The igniter draws electrical current through the oven safety valve bimetal to open the valve letting gas into the oven burner and igniting it. If the oven igniter weakens it can take longer than normal to open the safety valve causing oven temperature issues. To determine if the igniter is defective, observe the igniter when the oven is heating. If the igniter glows for more than 90 seconds without igniting the gas flame, this indicates that the igniter is too weak to open the oven safety valve correctly. If the igniter is weak, replace it.
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04 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Gas Burner

Examine the gas burner tube to see if the metal has deteriorated, or if the holes in the tube are clogged or misshapen. This can cause the heat produced from the burner to not be distributed evenly resulting in unsatisfactory baking results. If the gas burner tube shows any signs of damage, it should be replaced.
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05 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Broil Element

If the broil element is burned out, only the bake element will heat the oven. This will cause the oven to heat unevenly. When the broil element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the broil element for holes or blisters. To determine if the broil element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the broil element does not have continuity, replace it.
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06 - Estate Range/Stove/Oven Burner Tube

If the bake burner tube is deformed or corroded, it may not be able to heat the oven evenly. Inspect the tube for corrosion or damage and replace if necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Estate oven not cooking evenly?
How do I test an Estate oven bake element that is not heating evenly?
What should I check if my Estate gas oven is not baking evenly?
Can a bad broil element cause my Estate oven to bake unevenly?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Estate oven?