When you’ve faced a problem with an oven that won’t turn on. You don’t need to panic. In most cases the solution is simple, and you can fix it by yourself. Viking ovens usually have problems with broil element. First of all you must check it. Often, if the broil 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. Follow our step-by-step guide to replace broil element. But before, some tools that you need to have: nut driver set, pliers, work gloves, new broil element (we highly recommend you to use only manufacturers approved part).
- Shut off the circuit breakers for the wall oven.
- Open the oven door and remove the oven racks. Remove the broil element mounting screws. Remove the broil element support mounting screws and remove the supports. Carefully pull the broil element forward to expose the wires connected to the back of the element. Disconnect the wires, taking care not to let the wires slip through the holes at the back of the oven. If the wires slip through the holes, you’ll need to pull the oven out of the cabinet and remove the back cabinet panel to retrieve them. Use pliers to pull the wires off the broil element if necessary. Remove the broil element.
- Connect the wires to the broil element. Push the ends of the broil element through the holes in the oven cavity and reinstall the mounting screws. Reinstall the broil element supports and secure them with the mounting screws. Reinstall the oven racks and close the oven door.
- Turn on the house circuit breakers for the wall oven.
Solved! Now your viking oven must work like a new one. Make some tests. If this doesn't work, there could be a defective part that requires a replacement, and you may need to consult a professional.
