Examine the Element

• Before removing the element, allow the oven to completely cool if it is hot. You can then remove the oven racks by pulling them straight out to the rack stop position. Look at the element for and location where the element is damaged, broken or blistered. These signs point to a damaged bake element that requires replacement.
  
  

Remove the Element

• Unplug the range from the wall outlet, and remove the screws at the base of the element, securing the element to the rear wall of the oven. Pull the element slightly away from the wall, and examine the wires that are connected to the element terminals. If the wires are not securely connected, reconnect them, then retest the element. If the wires are securely connected, pull the wires off of the element and remove the element.
  
  

Test the Element

• Once the element is removed from the range, test it for continuity if there is no visible damage. To test the element for continuity, use a multimeter. Set the multimeter to the lowest setting used to measure Ohms of resistance, then calibrate the meter. Follow the instructions in the owner's manual for proper usage of your multimeter. Touch one multimeter probe to one of the element terminals, then touch the other terminal with the other probe. If the multimeter displays a reading of infinite ohms of resistance, the element lacks continuity and must be replaced.
  
  

Install the New Element

• Insert the new element into the oven cavity, and connect each wire connector to the terminal on each end of the element. Aligning the element with the rear wall, secure the element using the mounting screws that were removed. You'll want to replace the oven racks, and close the oven door. Restore power to the range to complete the installation of the new bake element.