Compare the reading to the resistance values described in the oven s wiring diagram. The volute need not match exactly, but a large discrepancy indicates a short in the element. You can buy a new element from any large appliance dealer. A properly calibrated oven evenly distributes heat at a specified temperature. If your oven begins to burn food regularly, investigate before calling a repair person.
Most ovens have a heat deflector to direct heat out of an element hole in the cook top.
Remove the burners or elements and reflector pans to locate the deflector. Then clean it, the surrounding area and the vent hole. Your oven may now be back to normal. When a refrigerator s coils are dirty, the compressor has to work overtime to keep its cool. Cleaning the coils periodically will reduce the cost of running the refrigerator and make it last longer, too.