Some of the older Frigidaire ovens had a double break relay to handle the high amp loads of the elements. Most likely your failure is there.

Thanks for the suggestion jakvis, I will do some searching for break relay information. Being so old there is very little information out there.

I've found the Fridigaire service manual from 1960 for ranges with built in ovens. And while slightly different the wiring diagram has so far matched closely, minus the range top. Just different pinout names on the thermostat.
There is nothing about a double line break in the wiring diagram, but it may have had a different name back then. Or maybe 1960 was prior to double line breaks.
It looks like power goes through the "cook master" which is the clock and timer control, then into the thermostat, out to "rotisserie connector" (which I am not sure if my model has that option as i dont see any connector for a rotisserie), and then into the two bake and broil elements. I'll pull it out of the wall tonight to see if there is a rear access panel for the wiring

I believe you have a 61-62 model, mine is a 64 and I wouldn't trade it for
any modern unit.

The relay sounds like it could be the problem, check with the folks at
automaticwasher.org, they know these old Frigidaire's inside and out.

For parts, try Modern parts in Parma Ohio, also Dave's Repair.

he has tons of old parts from his fathers old shop.

I have some good news, it was much simpler than I thought. One of the two wires connecting to the lower element had become brittle at the end and broke off. Scary part is that if it was touching the oven body, one of us could have got a good shock including my 16mo daughter ;(.
I stripped off about an inch and out on a new connector, did both wires just in case.
So now my 50 year old oven can live on for another turkey day or two.
Thanks for the suggestions! I've been meaning to sign up for automatic washer.org, as I have an old GE range and whirlpool dishwasher from about the same era. I would love to give them a new home, we have no plans to use them. If anyone is looking for a vintage range or dishwasher, they are free to someone that can remove them and haul them

Yes, your GE cooktop (or an actual range) might be of significant interest. The dishwasher even more so!!! Please join us.

I have a Frigidaire Imperial double oven. The bottom element on both ovens is not working. Model RBE397U. Does anyone know where I can get a manual and what the problem may be?

I have a 1960"s frigidare double wall oven that looks perfect. The bottom works great but the top needs a thermostat which i have two. Does anyone know of someone that would like to buy this oven?

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I also have installed in my Kitchen Island is a Char Glo CG29E Indoor Grill and I would like to have it repaired or where I might purchase a new one and I also need to know about the ventilation. See attached pictures.

I have a 1963 delux cookmaster and the broil light comes on but no heat. Could it just be the elements . wherewhere do I find these? Pbg94

I have a couple they work great and id like to get rid of them