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How do I tell what model my Frigidaire stove is?
Your Frigidaire stove’s model number is printed on a rating label attached to the range; on the Frigidaire FFEF3016VSG electric range, the label is typically found around the oven door frame area or on the frame behind the storage drawer. Once you have the model number, you can match parts accurately.
Check these common spots (use a flashlight and wipe grease off the label so it’s readable):
- Along the oven door frame (open the oven door and look around the front frame)
- Behind the storage drawer (pull the drawer out and look on the frame)
- On the lower front frame near the drawer opening
- On a side frame edge near the door hinge area
Most Frigidaire model numbers are a mix of letters and numbers. For this range, the model format looks like:
| Example | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| FFEF3016VSG | Exact model used to match diagrams and parts |
- Write it down exactly as shown (including all letters)
- Watch for look-alikes: 0 (zero) vs O (letter O), 1 vs I
- If there’s also a serial number, keep it separate; we use the model number for parts lookup
Using the exact model number helps us match the correct bake element, oven temperature sensor, surface element switch, and other electrical parts so the fit and wiring connections are right.
If you’re identifying the model so you can fix an oven heating problem, a common next step is checking the Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000 and the Frigidaire range bake element 316075103.
Last updated: February 2026
How to replace broil element in a Frigidaire oven?
To replace the broil element in your Frigidaire FFEF3016VSG electric range, we shut off power, remove the mounting screws inside the oven, pull the element forward, transfer the wires, then reinstall and test broil. Use the correct replacement part for safe fit and heating.
- Turn off the range at the circuit breaker (240V); confirm the oven is fully cool
- 1/4-inch nut driver or socket (common for element screws)
- Work gloves and a flashlight
- The correct replacement part: Frigidaire range broil element 316203200
- Disconnect power at the breaker. Do not rely on the control panel being off.
- Remove oven racks for working room.
- Locate the broil element at the top of the oven cavity.
- Remove the mounting screws securing the element to the rear oven wall (typically two).
- Carefully pull the element forward a few inches to access the wire terminals.
- Transfer the wires to the new element:
- Remove the terminal screws or slip-on connectors (depending on your wiring)
- Keep the wires from slipping back into the insulation (hold them with one hand)
- Reinstall the new element, secure the mounting screws, reinstall racks.
- Restore power and test broil for 1 to 2 minutes; the element should begin heating.
- Verify the breaker is fully reset (off then on)
- Check for a loose or burned wire connection at the element terminals
- If the element does not glow at all, test the element for continuity with a meter
- If the element tests good, the issue is often the control circuit (sensor, control board, or wiring)
| Symptom | Most common cause | What we check next |
|---|---|---|
| No heat on broil | Failed broil element | Element continuity and terminal condition |
| Heats unevenly | Element damaged or warped | Visual inspection for blisters/breaks |
| Trips breaker when broil starts | Shorted element or damaged wiring | Inspect terminals and harness for burns |
A failing broil element can cause slow browning, poor searing, and longer cook times. Replacing the element restores proper top heat and helps the oven control maintain more consistent performance.
Last updated: February 2026
How to reset a Frigidaire electric range?
To reset your Frigidaire electric range model FFEF3016VSG, we recommend doing a full power reset first: turn the range off, cut power at the breaker (or unplug it), wait 5 to 10 minutes, then restore power. This clears many control glitches and display issues.
- Turn all surface element knobs to OFF.
- Switch the range circuit breaker OFF (preferred) or unplug the cord.
- Wait 5 to 10 minutes.
- Restore power and set the clock.
- Test Bake and Broil for 1 to 2 minutes each.
- If the display is still unresponsive, repeat the reset with a full 10-minute power-off.
A reset will not fix a failed heating or sensing part. These checks narrow it down:
- Bake not heating: inspect and test the Frigidaire range bake element 316075103.
- Broil not heating: inspect and test the Frigidaire range broil element 316203200.
- Temps are inaccurate or swing wildly: test the Frigidaire range oven temperature sensor 316490000.
- Surface burner not working: a failed infinite switch is common; check the Frigidaire range surface element control switch 316436001 or Frigidaire range small surface element control switch 316436000 (depending on burner size).
| Action | What it helps | What it will not fix |
|---|---|---|
| Power reset (breaker off 5 to 10 min) | Frozen keypad, minor control glitches, odd display behavior | Burned-out element, bad sensor, broken wiring, failed control board |
| Part testing with a meter | Confirms whether an element, sensor, or switch is open/failed | Programming or calibration issues caused by incorrect installation |
A proper reset is the fastest, safest first step for an electronic range because it restores the control to a known state. If heating problems remain afterward, focusing on the bake element, broil element, and temperature sensor prevents unnecessary part swaps.
Last updated: February 2026
