Broiler element sparked a flame...help

[dobielvr]

So, I was broiling my red bells, and I noticed a light on in my oven. (i had the door closed) Took a closer look, and the element had a little flame burning on it. Ut oh....I turned off the broiler.

Now, what do I do? Do I need a new broiler element...is that what it's called?

There's an appliance store a few miles away where I can get another, if I can remove it.

 

[Aunt Marg]

So, I was broiling my red bells, and I noticed a light on in my oven. (i had the door closed) Took a closer look, and the element had a little flame burning on it. Ut oh....I turned off the broiler.

Now, what do I do? Do I need a new broiler element...is that what it's called?

There's an appliance store a few miles away where I can get another, if I can remove it.

You did the right thing, Dob.

I have personal experience with this. Yes, I would say 99% you need a new broiler element.

Mine shot sparks and flame out. When hubby arrived home from work, he ran down to the appliance shop, bought a new element, unplugged the stove, undid two screws in the back that held the element in place, swapped out the old for new, plugged the stove back in, and I was back in business.

Please be sure to unplug the stove before tackling.

 

[Murrmurr]

So, I was broiling my red bells, and I noticed a light on in my oven. (i had the door closed) Took a closer look, and the element had a little flame burning on it. Ut oh....I turned off the broiler.

Now, what do I do? Do I need a new broiler element...is that what it's called?

There's an appliance store a few miles away where I can get another, if I can remove it.

They basically just plug in but it depends how old the stove is.

That said, if there was a bit of food on it, it could have caught fire.

 

[dobielvr]

They basically just plug in but it depends how old the stove is.

That said, if there was a bit of food on it, it could have caught fire.

I don't think there was any food on it. They were low enough as to not hit the element. Unless, I did it at an earlier time.

This oven, they're double ovens, are original to the house. So, they've been w/me since 1969!

I'll prob have my handyman fix it, I don't mess around w/that stuff.