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Frigidaire Electric Stove Control Board Relay Replacement

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What you need

    • Run the bake cycle and listen for rapid relay clicks without any heat from the element.

    • Only continue with this repair after confirming the element, thermostat, and incoming power have all tested good.

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    • Photograph every wire connected to the control board before removal so you can match them during reassembly.

    • Detach the marked wires and lift the control board clear of the stove chassis.

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    • Remove the screws securing the control board housing to the rear panel of the stove.

    • Pull the board assembly out of the stove to gain full access.

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    • Depress the small plastic retaining tabs to free the circuit board from its plastic housing.

    • Using a flathead driver is safer than forcing the tabs by hand to avoid cracking the housing.

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    • Inspect the underside of the board for burnt solder joints, dark spots, or cracked traces around each relay.

    • A completely burnt hole beneath the bake relay confirms that specific relay has failed.

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    • Read the voltage and amperage ratings printed on the failed relay and record its part number.

    • Order a replacement relay with matching ratings; substitutes can be found by searching the part numbers online.

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    • Place the board on a stable surface and heat one relay pin with the desoldering iron until the solder melts.

    • Trigger the integrated vacuum pump to remove the molten solder from the pin.

    • Repeat the heat-and-vacuum process on all five pins until the relay lifts free, which usually takes two to three minutes.

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    • Scrub the exposed pads and surrounding area with a wire brush to remove oxidation and burnt residue.

    • Create a new solder bridge on any damaged trace to restore the circuit path if necessary.

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    • Insert the new relay into the cleared holes, matching the original orientation.

    • Apply masking tape across the relay body to hold it flush against the board while soldering.

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    • Apply fresh solder to each of the relay pins, forming smooth shiny joints that fully wet the pads.

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    • Inspect every joint; add solder and reflow any connection that did not bond properly.

    • Make a final pass with the wire brush to clear flux residue and ensure clean contacts.

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    • Snap the repaired board back into its plastic housing until all tabs lock.

    • Secure the housing to the stove with the original screws.

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    • Reconnect each wire to its original terminal using your photos or the wiring schematic located behind the stove’s back plate.

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    • Power up the stove and run the bake cycle to verify the element heats normally without rapid relay clicking.

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