Test Bake/Broil Relays

Multimeter: Set it to measure voltage in the appropriate range, usually AC voltage for household ovens (e.g., 120-240V, depending on your location).

Safety Gear: Always ensure your safety by wearing appropriate safety gear, including electrical safety gloves and eye protection.

Safety First: This test will show live voltages and is a shock hazard if done improperly. If you are not comfortable handling with live voltages, then it may be better to have a trained technician

Locate the Relay: Open the oven control panel to access the relay. The relay is a small, rectangular or cube-shaped component with wires connected to it.

Identify the Load Side: The relay has two sides: the control side and the load side. The load side is where you want to test for voltage coming out. You should see wires connected to the load side.

Set the Multimeter: Turn your multimeter to the AC voltage setting and select the appropriate voltage range (usually 120V or 240V, depending on your electrical system).

Test the Relay: A. Activate the Bake or Broil Feature from the keypad on the front of the oven. B. Connect the black (common) probe of the multimeter to a ground source (a metal chassis or a known ground point in the oven). C. Carefully, while avoiding contact with live wires, touch the red (voltage) probe to each wire connected to the load side of the relay. D. Check for voltage readings. If voltage is present, your multimeter should display the measured voltage, indicating that voltage is coming out of the relay. Make sure to note the reading. E. If you don't get any voltage reading or a very low voltage reading (close to 0V), it suggests that voltage is not coming out of the relay.

Verify Your Findings: To be certain, you can test multiple wires connected to the load side of the relay to ensure consistent readings. Make sure to test with the oven in a state where it should be supplying power, such as when it's turned on.