When your Crosley oven is not baking evenly, the bake element is the most likely cause. In an electric oven, a burned-out bake element can leave the broil element as the only heat source, causing uneven baking. The element should glow red when heating, and holes, blisters, or a failed continuity test indicate it needs replacement. Next, check the relay board, which sends voltage to the broil element. On a gas Crosley oven, a weak igniter may glow for more than 90 seconds without lighting the burner, while a damaged or clogged gas burner can prevent heat from spreading properly. A burned-out broil element can also cause an oven not cooking evenly, followed by a deformed or corroded bake burner tube. These problems can result in an oven not baking properly, uneven baking, or inconsistent oven temperatures. Disconnect power before testing electrical parts, and follow your model's wiring diagram when checking voltage. Enter your Crosley oven model number to find the exact bake element, relay board, igniter, gas burner, broil element, or burner tube for your appliance.
01 - Crosley 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.